ffdc@alien.topB to Cars@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year agoArticle in Slate advocating for Intelligent Speed Assist asks “Why would an automaker manufacture a car with so much engine power that it requires an eight-speed transmission?”slate.comexternal-linkmessage-square39fedilinkarrow-up10arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up10arrow-down1external-linkArticle in Slate advocating for Intelligent Speed Assist asks “Why would an automaker manufacture a car with so much engine power that it requires an eight-speed transmission?”slate.comffdc@alien.topB to Cars@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square39fedilinkfile-text
minus-squareUnlucky-Carpenter-69@alien.topcakeBlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoNASCAR Cup Series cars were at 900 horsepower with a 4 speed for a couple years. Even now, they’re at 670 with a 5 speed. Number of gears ≠ power
NASCAR Cup Series cars were at 900 horsepower with a 4 speed for a couple years. Even now, they’re at 670 with a 5 speed. Number of gears ≠ power