The Elio Automatic Transmission

[DBN477]

I want to be engaged in the experience with this car, so I will get the 5 speed and have no worries....

Make mine a manual too. I have an automatic now, and miss the interaction of a manual trans.

 

[mumblemouth]

they have just announced it will be an AMT as a standard or manual transmission as standard. you will have your choice

 

[jtmarten]

The Geo has a built-in trans? Never heard of an automotive engine/trans being a single entity.

 

[Frosty]

they have just announced it will be an AMT as a standard or manual transmission as standard. you will have your choice

Where is the announcement posted? Can you quote it in this thread so we can all see it? Thanks.

 

[mumblemouth]

was an email received from elio

Yes a standard 5 speed automotive transaxle with reverse ... the automatic is the same transmission with a AMT (automated manual transmission) servos and computers take over the clutch and shifting or you can shift it yourself (minus the clutch peddle )

 

[Frosty]

was an email received from elio

Did they state that either trans choice would be included in the standard base price?

 

[mumblemouth]

Did they state that either trans choice would be included in the standard base price?

from my understanding both were going to be offered as standard

 

[Double D in Ohio]

they have just announced it will be an AMT as a standard or manual transmission as standard. you will have your choice

That will be great.....I have a 5 speed beater Saturn that gets me about 32 mpg with a stick..... I enjoy driving a stick but This one will be an Automatic.... Hard to drink Coffee and keep up with the shifting. If it was a six speed stick, I would consider it....If they went with a six speed stick they would boost their Mpg's too!

 

[jtmarten]

If they went with a six speed stick they would boost their Mpg's too!

Not necessarily. With 60hp and 55tq, the overdrive ratio can only be so tall; beyond a certain point it wouldn't be able to maintain speed at a low enough throttle input to save fuel.

 

[Double D in Ohio]

Not necessarily. With 60hp and 55tq, the overdrive ratio can only be so tall; beyond a certain point it wouldn't be able to maintain speed at a low enough throttle input to save fuel.

Ok , JT I can't disagree I'm not an engineer. Your right about engine size hurting that idea...Not used to thinking about anything smaller than a 1.8 liter engine. Thanks for the mind reset! DD