Mazda6 6-Speed Manual

Donny Boy · 10-19-2002, 06:16 PM

Shouldn't Mazda offer the V-6 6 with a 6-speed manual. Then it would truly be devilish, yaa.

This would really make it more drivable and more enjoyable.

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danger · 10-20-2002, 03:42 AM

i agree... i would like to see more cars (like the mazda 6) coming out with a 6 speed manual....

the rx8 is going to get a 6speed manual right?

Donny Boy · 10-20-2002, 08:30 AM

Right!!

Grimace · 10-21-2002, 06:28 PM

IMHO, it doesn't really need a 6-speed. 6-speeds are fine on high-winding cars where most of the poop is on the upper rev range, like the S2k, for example. On a torquey V-6, one more gear could just add to the confusion. The Audi A4 3.0 V6 has a 6-speed, and most testers have questioned the need for it. Not that I'd complain if it had a 6th oar, but I don't think it is necessary.

Hercules · 10-21-2002, 08:29 PM

*nod*, I agree with Grimace on this one... the LOOK of a 6th gear is nice but in all actuallity if you look at the power and torque of the 6, it really doesn't warrant a 6th gear.

BMW has similar specs on their engine and they don't offer a 6 speed on their 3 series, only on the M3.