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11-14-2012, 09:57 AM | #1 | |
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11-14-2012, 01:21 PM | #2 |
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Because a torquey v8 with a 6000 RPM rev band needs more gear intervals... yeah, right.
With the advent of "flappy paddles" Why do automatics still have joystick selectors? It is no different than a game console controller... electronic switches. Might as well be PRND buttons near the steering wheel rim, and flappy paddles behind the wheel. Use the console real estate for something else. |
11-14-2012, 01:52 PM | #3 | |
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2012 BMW 328i 8AT (240 hp/255 lb-ft) 0-60 mph in 5.5 sec 14.1 @ 98 mph 23/33 mpg 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0T (272 hp/260 lb-ft) 0-60 mph in 6.0 sec 14.4 @ 97 mph 20/30 mpg 2013 Cadillac ATS 3.6 (321 hp/275 lb-ft) 0-60 mph in 5.5 sec 14.0 @ 102 mph 19/28 mpg The 328i probably puts out closer to 270 hp in the real world, but it's pretty obvious that the ATS would benefit from a better transmission. |
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11-18-2012, 11:51 AM | #4 | |
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11-18-2012, 07:28 PM | #5 |
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Are they going to keep the LS block?
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11-19-2012, 08:19 AM | #6 |
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Not technically. It was posted a couple weeks ago here. It's the "Gen 5" block, but they're calling it an LT1.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2424303 |
11-19-2012, 09:22 AM | #7 | |
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11-19-2012, 09:32 AM | #8 |
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Probably better to discuss it in that specific thread, but I think it's technically just a GM small block (Gen 5 variety). I don't know for certain, but I think the LS/LT designation may have more to do with how the engine is built up and spec'd out. Slight difference to a bore or stroke or perhaps a difference in bearing sizes may lead to one version or another, but the general design of the raw block casting is the 5th generation small block.
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