The combination of a more powerful, higher - revving engine and
shortened gear ratios produces impressive acceleration figures, allowing the 2007 911 GT3 to reach 60 mph from a standstill in 4.1 seconds (0 - 100 km / h, 4.3 sec.)
This gearbox features
shortened gear ratios to better complement the engine's power.
To produce the power increase Bentley has increased boost from the turbochargers and developed new engine mapping, whilst
shortened gear ratios emphasise this car's focus on acceleration (as opposed to long distance cruising much like the standard car).
No doubt the GLA45 is a riot in Race mode, foot to the floor, the turbocharged engine riding a torrent of jowl - rippling boost, as the seven - speed dual - clutch runs through
its shortened gear ratios with the zeal of a skittish squirrel climbing a tree.
There are small power and torque increases (up by 8bhp and 18 lb ft),
shortened gear ratios and a Torsen - type limited - slip diff and a host of chassis revisions.
Not exact matches
The
gear ratios and final drive have been
shortened by around 15 per cent on this model to give punchier acceleration, which helps to drop the 0 - 62mph figure to 6.7 second, down from 6.9.
You might also want to add the # 1495 sports
ratio pack, which
shortens the top four
gears, and the forged alloy wheels (# 1495), which save 3 kg per corner and are said to make the car's responses even crisper.
First
gear in the seven - speed DCT gearbox has actually been lengthened, but seventh
gear and the final
ratio have been
shortened.
The
gear ratios have been
shortened for more urgent straight - line acceleration, while a Torsen limited - slip differential has been fitted to better manage the power and torque at the front wheels; it's the same unit that serves in the RCZ - R.
The final drive
ratio has been
shortened to sharpen in -
gear acceleration, though it also drops the top speed to 185mph.
The rear suspension geometry was revised for better handling, and the final - drive -
gear ratio on manual transmission cars was
shortened from 4.444 to 4.777 for improved off - the - line performance.
Changes include bonnet, roof, doors, boot lid and rear wings made from lightweight carbon fibre; carbonfibre reinforced plastic bumpers, wider front wings and rear diffuser; windows made from polycarbonate material, TRD driver's bucket seat,
gear shift knob, ignition button and oil pressure and water temperature gauges; Momo steering wheel, Takata seatbelts, a TRD mechanical LSD replacing standard Torsen limited - slip differential, coil over suspension kit, final
gear ratio shortened to 4.8:1, an oil cooler for the engine, a TRD mono block brake calliper kit with racing spec brake pads, TWS 18 - inch wheels with Yokohama Advan tyres, stock Toyota GT86 engine.
The first, second and third
gear ratios have all been
shortened for punchier acceleration and for motoring in built - up areas.
For starting acceleration, the close
ratios of the low
gears and the
shortened shift time enable a rhythmical and exhilarating acceleration feel.
The gearbox is a seven - speed dual - clutch, which AMG has
shortened the
ratios of the top 5
gears to increase acceleration.
The Tremec TR6060 six - speed manual transmission has been improved with a shorter throw shifter, closer
gear ratios and a final drive
ratio that has been
shortened to 3.55 from 3.07.
To take advantage of the extended - rev characteristics of the engine, the 2007 911 GT3 features a revised six - speed manual transmission, with lower
gear ratios for 2nd through 6th, as well as
shortened shift - lever throws.