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Old 08-04-2008, 03:17 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Silverado View Post
I was meaning more that the Lexus could have a much shorter first gear giving it a better launch while still having the much taller high gear for top speed.

Also noticed that the Lexus is rated at 16/23 for mpg with the 8 gears. The AFM apparently offsets those extra gears in that aspect, since the Camaro is supposed to get 23mpg highway.
Those estimates are intended to be conservative, just like horsepower numbers. Expect GM to squeeze another mile per gallon out and maybe a couple horsepower. It will be a very lucrative V8 in comparison to those already out.
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