Simple physics cant explain why a car accelerates faster from a complete stop (0-60mph) than a "rolling start" (5-60mph). Can somebody explain? For all you skeptics out there who say this isnt true I have gathered this data from Car & Driver.
0-60 mph 5-60 mph
2004 Acura TSX 7.2 sec 7.7 sec
2006 Corvette Z06 3.6 sec 4.3 sec
If you still dont believe me I challenge you to look up these stats for ANY car in ANY magazine!
2006-08-30 13:59:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
With a manual transmission, it will be quicker from 5-60 than 0-60. However, if the car is rolling at 5 mph with an automatic transmission, it will be in second gear and will not have the same torque to the wheels that it would in first gear. And it will take a heartbeat to shift down to first gear for maximum acceleration.
2006-08-30 14:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The gearing of the transmission doesn't give as much punch/acceleration when in higher gears. Also, downshifting at certain points can be slowed by the synchronizers in the tranny. When in a lower gear for an extended period, the auto can optimize the use of the engine power for the speed range of that gear before it changes to the next gear.
2006-08-30 14:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
does a corvette ZO6 not have a manual transmission?!?!!?!
2006-08-30 14:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by John S 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋