Guest Northerly Guests Posted 09/07/03 11:17 AM Share Posted 09/07/03 11:17 AM Latest news in August edition of Motor Mag is that performace Fords will get a six speed auto in early 2004 that can handle 630NM of Torque. The auto is lighter and smaller. Claimed 10% improvement to accleration.Will be available in GT model. Not sure if the XR6T will get it, but if Ford want to increase boost and produce a 300KW Turbo with auto transmission this auto will enable then to do so. I think the writing is on the wall.Motor mag also claim that Ford is evaluating a high pwered XR6T. Apparently the Ford entered a protype hotted up XR6T in the Targa Tasmania race.I think the writing is on the wall for a hotter XR6T B) . Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 10m 20d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 09/07/03 11:54 AM Share Posted 09/07/03 11:54 AM What does this mean for the XR8? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/#findComment-34806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniken I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Donating Members 4,316 Member For: 22y 5m Gender: Male Location: Sydney, south west Posted 09/07/03 11:59 AM Share Posted 09/07/03 11:59 AM Either the V8 gets even more power, or they develop a limited edition turbo for the GT range. My money is on the second option. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/#findComment-34808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MavSS Guests Posted 09/07/03 01:20 PM Share Posted 09/07/03 01:20 PM I reacon 6 speeds is a waste in a manual, let alone an automatic. There are hardly any roads you need them for which the 4th or 5th gear couldn't adequately handle.On a positive note, the new slush box is lighter which is just what the BA needs at the moment. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/#findComment-34821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordboy1981 Donating Members 2,075 Member For: 22y 4m 2d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 09/07/03 01:53 PM Share Posted 09/07/03 01:53 PM I think you'll find that a well built 6-speed (auto or manual) will have the same top and first gears as a 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto just the gears will be closer stacked....and yes that is a stab at the 6-speed in the holden, that 6th is just ridulous!!!Dave. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/#findComment-34829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 22y 24d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 10/07/03 06:51 AM Share Posted 10/07/03 06:51 AM Quote What does this mean for the XR8?If you flick a few more pages in that motor mag you have oin your hand you will see a supercharged CAPA XR8! I like the turbo as much as the next guy but 310 rwkw, 0-100kmph in 4.87 and 13.21 quarter mile! Oh mumma!!! Just park it over there thanks guys!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/#findComment-34922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 10/07/03 07:35 AM Share Posted 10/07/03 07:35 AM 6 speeds,just dig in around "Motor mag" a bit more & you'll see the article on the new Jag (one of Fords little off shoot companies) featuring the new ZF six speed auto. This will enable lower diff ratios & sixth gear to be used often.Scotty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/#findComment-34933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra potty trained Lifetime Members 1,938 Member For: 22y 25d Gender: Male Posted 10/07/03 08:28 AM Share Posted 10/07/03 08:28 AM Ford appear to be indicating a 6 speed auto for the LTD 220 ...the bit about the extra 2-3psi causing heat problems is abit funny .... going from 6psi to 16psi .. yeah sure then there is a heat problem ... but 6 to 9 ... oh well .. the "fear factor" again ...personally I like a single rail 5 speed manual ... with 4th straight thru , a 4 speed auto is plenty for me too ... it is a muscle car remember ... :D Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/#findComment-34947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mals BA XR6T Member 381 Member For: 22y 5m 17d Location: Sydney Posted 11/07/03 02:49 AM Share Posted 11/07/03 02:49 AM With so much torque already, is a 6 speed box good??? If you assume 1st gear is the same, or higher ratio, and 6th is the same, or slightly lower than 4th (Auto), or 5th (Manual) now, is 6 gears going to improve acceleration? I mean 1st gear in the Auto ends so damn quick I couldn't imagine how quick it ends now in the 5 speed manual let alone a 6 speed box.And what if you increase torque further, put in a stronger gearbox, wouldn't less gears be better???? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/#findComment-35131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 11/07/03 03:06 AM Share Posted 11/07/03 03:06 AM well mal,if you compare it to a crummydore, they're flat out getting 65 k's outta 1st. Where as we're going over 80. So if we've got a lower 1st gear & lower diff ratio we'll be in max torque band much quicker & that's where it all happens on the street. Plus we'll be able to cruise 120-130 kph & stay below 2000rpm which will really add to the cars appeal, to me anyhow.Scotty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4268-new-six-speed-auto/#findComment-35135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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