minus-squarevagabond139@alien.topBtoCars@gearhead.town•Article in Slate advocating for Intelligent Speed Assist asks “Why would an automaker manufacture a car with so much engine power that it requires an eight-speed transmission?”linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoA car needs to be capable of high rpm low speed acceleration and low rpm (relatively) high speed cruising once up to speed. And together you get something that’s capable of high rpm high speed. You can’t legislate or dictate physics. linkfedilink
minus-squarevagabond139@alien.topBtoMechanic Advice@gearhead.town•How heavy are these things?linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoYou’ll need to be a fairly strong person or have a buddy help you. linkfedilink
A car needs to be capable of high rpm low speed acceleration and low rpm (relatively) high speed cruising once up to speed. And together you get something that’s capable of high rpm high speed. You can’t legislate or dictate physics.