Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z?

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT I disagree. The Z does 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. If you know how to shift, this car is not sluggish in the lower gears

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Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z?

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01-21-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I disagree. The Z does 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. If you know how to shift, this car is not sluggish in the lower gears at least for a M6.

I think you're missing the point. There's no argument that the car is quick when you actually get on it, but we're talking about regular driving where things slow down a bit with an MT due to clutch operation from a stand-still.

In that case an automatic tends to feel quicker.

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