Simon 0 Posted October 17, 2003 [align=left]Have just bought a VR6 auto, appart from being less fun to drive I was wondering if there was any other performance differences compared to the manual. All stats I have looked at say the 0-60 and top speed are the same, but I find this hard to believe as the gearing is different. Anyone know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 17, 2003 You'll probably find the incremental acceleration times are faster because slush boxes have awesome kick-down, especially when allied to a big, torquey engine. My old 325i BMW auto would mince a manual in kick-down. Just be careful with the box, don't over do it when pulling away as you'll bend the torque converter's blades and you really don't want to know how much a new torque converter costs. Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 0 Posted October 18, 2003 I thought the car seemed quick with the kick down, but as i had never driven a manual I had nothing to compare it to. Thanks for the info though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 18, 2003 Manual would be faster point to point but in everyday driving, the Auto would feel just as quick. Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
