6spd/Auto Rumor?
08-15-2006, 11:52 AM
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6spd/Auto Rumor?
Has anyone else heard that the 6.1 version is going to have a 6spd/auto set up like the BMW SMG?
Just something I heard, but not 100% verified.
Just something I heard, but not 100% verified.
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RE: 6spd/Auto Rumor?
I saw that in one of the magazines at one point. I doubt it due to the fact that they don't have a real 6 speed auto that can handle that level of torque, nor one that is designed for rear wheel drive applications. The 62TE is only FWD applications. I doubt they would put the upcoming 68RE (no matter how bad I wish they would). They will most likely use the MB sourced W5A580. If they choose the W5A580 over the 545RFE in the cars, then they will surely not use a Chrysler Group designed transmission on a MB designed (Chrysler Group modified) platform. I think what they meant was a six speed manual.
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RE: 6spd/Auto Rumor?
i have also heard rumors of an auto with the 6.1L, but not a six speed...
when i worked for Dodge, there was information about how all models were supposed to get 5 speed autos and 6 speed manuals within the next few years...
when i worked for Dodge, there was information about how all models were supposed to get 5 speed autos and 6 speed manuals within the next few years...
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RE: 6spd/Auto Rumor?
It only makes sense it would be this way. They will just carry the SRT-8 powertrain over and make a 6-speed manual an option. The 5WA580 will most likely stay with this engine. It makes the most sense.
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RE: 6spd/Auto Rumor?
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The Charger R/T 5.7 has a manual tranny currently correct? and the srt-8 does not.
The Charger R/T 5.7 has a manual tranny currently correct? and the srt-8 does not.
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RE: 6spd/Auto Rumor?
That is unbelievable. Dodge is hurting itself by not selling manuals tranny's in its most powerful cars, except the Viper. How sure can we be that the LY platform will have a 5 speed included? Don't Rams have a 5 speed for there 5.7 hemi applications?
Why make the concept a manual if your not planning to make production include a manual option?
Why make the concept a manual if your not planning to make production include a manual option?