HP reduction for the automatic trans... unprecedented?
10-02-2007, 01:39 PM
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HP reduction for the automatic trans... unprecedented?
Based on the info from the thread on the HHR SS automatic, this reduction in horsepower for first and second gears with the optional auto. transmission got me to thinking, has there ever been anything like it with any other car? Seems like GM is breaking ground with this one. I've heard of electronic speed governors, rev limiters, and the like. But never where the engine management computer robs output 15 HP for the first and second gears... then gives it back for third and fourth.
To your knowledge, has there ever been a car with anything quite like this?
To your knowledge, has there ever been a car with anything quite like this?
10-02-2007, 02:44 PM
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10-02-2007, 06:00 PM
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They should follow the good old saying: "If you're going to do something, do it right."
Even if this is a base, affordable car once you start to deal with SS versions it shouldn't be addressed as an affordable vehicle.
I'd pay a few extra bucks if GM spent a few extra bucks developing a more stout tranny for the SS version. Why be cheap and put in what's laying around and have that be the weak link of the vehicle?
Even if this is a base, affordable car once you start to deal with SS versions it shouldn't be addressed as an affordable vehicle.
I'd pay a few extra bucks if GM spent a few extra bucks developing a more stout tranny for the SS version. Why be cheap and put in what's laying around and have that be the weak link of the vehicle?
