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Yes, that is part of the evolutions I mentioned, what I meant essentially was saying that a two speed gearbox (electrically/hydraulically operated) reminds me m
by jaclaz 7y ago
Yes, that is part of the evolutions I mentioned, what I meant essentially was saying that a two speed gearbox (electrically/hydraulically operated) reminds me more an overdrive box (which is actually a two speed gearbox electrically/hydraulically operated) than an actual 4/5/6 speed manual or automatic gearbox.
The actual use of the old overdrive was to lower revs of the engine (please read as save fuel) at a given speed, or (I know, not the actual intended use) to increase top speed, which is exactly what the new Taycan gearbox seemingly is used for (automatically, not manually, of course).
I remember a diesel Volvo station wagon (must have been a volvo 240 or 244) where in order to overtake someone at 120-130 kmh, the procedure was:
1) turn A/C off
2) accelerate as much as possible in 4th gear
3) push the override button
that gave just a little more speed.