The results are mixed, but the idea is that it behaves a lot like a hydraulically - activated manual transmission once you're moving, but gives you the advantages of slushbox
torque multiplication from a dead stop.
More torque from the V - 6 would be nice, but with a bit of patience and a lot of
torque multiplication from the Active Drive Lock system's low - range mode, the 171 available pound - feet of torque goes a lot further than you'd think it does.
The six - speed brings a new low gear for
torque multiplication from rest and a taller top gear for more relaxed and fuel efficient highway cruising.
Not exact matches
In other words, when pulling away form rest, first gear is lower for more
torque multiplication and when climbing hills or passing the transmission can select
from three or four ratios instead of two when downshifting.
The
torque converter will produce a peak
torque multiplication of around 2:1 so that means the 6R60 can handle approx. 300 ft / lbs
from the engine while the 6R80 can handle approx. 400 ft / lbs.