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The Elio Automatic Transmission

mumblemouth

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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 )
 

Double D in Ohio

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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!
 

Double D in Ohio

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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
 
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