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manual transmissions use a clutch to transfer power from the tranny to the fly wheel. this connection is completely mechanical in a manual tranmission vehicle making the car faster then an automatic... automatics use someting called a torque converter that uses a liquid connection to transfer power from the fly wheel to tranny... this liquid connection used in a torque converter causes some of the power coming from the engine to be wasted.... this is alos why manual transmission cars are more fuel efficient. if you have any questions just ask me. thanks
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Were early cars automatic or manual transmission?
They were manual transmission's Automatics did not really hit the scene until the late 1950s
What transmission came in a 1989 Pontiac trans am?
There were two, manual cars were equiped with a T5, and the automatics were 700R4s.
Cars transmission automatic or manual faster?
tacos ok manual is faster and if you want to know why just ask me
Are cars with manual transmissions faster than cars with automatic transmissions?
No, automatic transmissions may shift faster than a manual transmission because it takes a lot of skill to race and change gears using a manual with a clutch, however, the manual transmission allows you to decide exactly when to shift for more speed at the times you need it and for better engine performance when done by a skilled, practiced, professional racer.
What is faster standard or automatic transmission?
depends on are good you are at shifting, if you know what your doing a Manuel is fasterI disagree:A properly tuned automatic will always be faster than the manual gear box over the 1/4 mile drag race. The basic numbers come down to an automatic will never stop applying power to the wheels while a manual will for a split second.The problem comes in when we get to truly fast cars (8 seconds and faster) there are no automatics that can take this abuse and the manual box becomes the only choice.
Where do you check transmission fluid level on a Saturn with manual transmission?
I dont think manual transmission cars use transmission fluid.
Are Aston Martin cars manual transmission?
If you buy a standard then it will be a manual transmission. If you buy an automatic, then it will be automatic.
Why are manuals cheaper than automatics?
because they are harder to drive less people want them since the demand is lower the cost has to be lower #EditedByAnotherUser : Also, it depends on the location. US have more auto cars whereas France for example has more manual cars, so the price vary. Manual cars take less gas than auto, and if you analyze correctly, you'll notice manual cars are faster than auto (when using same model of cars and same engine. For example, take 2 Kia Spectra, same year, same engine, one auto, and one manual: the manual one accelerates and goes faster than the auto.)
Are manual transmission cars still produced?
Ummm yeah! They are usually cheaper than cars with an automatic transmission
What type of transmission do most cars have in Ireland?
Manual
Did ford make the 1997 Taurus SHO v8 manual transmission?
NO.....any 96-99 Taurus SHO with a manual transmission was a conversion. There were no factory manual transmission cars.
Are there any American automobiles with manual transmission nowadays?
Yes, there are. You can choose from many makes when you prefer cars with manual transmission.
