[Shotimes] Maybe OT- Gm/Ford 6 speed Auto

[Carl Prochilo]

This got some mention on CNN too.  It depends on how you define
sports sedan.  But that article talks about all types of vehicles. 
I just think of it as a slushbox with 6 speeds instead of 5.  They
cite improve fuel economy as the main reason.  The development of
that transmission will cost $720M.

If you want to talk sports sedan, then have a look at the Alfa Romeo
156 sedan.  It uses an F1 style paddle shifter that operates a
sequential gearbox using an electronically actuated clutch instead
of a torque converter.

Up until last season in Formula One, that type of transmission was
actually governed by an automatic shifting program that basically
made an F1 into a big fast go kart.  FIA decided to remove the
automatic shifting capability but still left traction control in
place (Except for start of race).
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
1992 Ultra Red Crimson

Shylo McKinsey said:
> Anyone else seen this today? What could this mean for
> future sports sedans? Or is this just a fuel economy
> thing?
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