Transmission question

[noslorob]

I am going to buy a new 4 liter car but am curious about a couple of things.
#1 Is the 5 speed auto the same as the V-8 cars?
#2 Is the 5 speed manual faster?
Thanks in advance.

 

[glewis29]

#1 I'm pretty sure the V8 and V6 use the same auto transmission

#2 Typically a manual tranny is faster with a good driver. I believe you have to get to some pretty high end cars before the auto starts beating the manual.

 

[shooterm1]

#2 Typically a manual tranny is faster with a good driver. I believe you have to get to some pretty high end cars before the auto starts beating the manual.

Automatics drain RWHP at between 15%-25% / manuals are slightly more efficient.