E11 G6 Vs. 5 Speed Gear Ratios

[Rasto]

Hi guys.

I'd appreciate your little help.

I'm qurreling with few friends whether E11 G6/G6R gearbox has just additional 6th gear with previous five gears with ratios like in classical 5 speed gearbox, or there are absolutely different gear ratios in G6 gearbox and if there is any difference between US and EU models of G6 gearboxes.

[dvdmeister]

I don't have any idea on specifically the G6 models - I think traditionally the 6th gear is pushed a little bit lower ratio wise than the 5th gear in the same model of car, with 5th gear a bit higher ratio on a 6spd than on the 5spd, 4th similarly higher on the 6sp, etc etc. although 1st and sometimes 2nd on a 6spd would be the same on the 6spd and 5spd boxes. But it all depends on the engine characteristics as these determine the most sensible gearing choices.

The easiest way to check it is to find out what the manufacturers 0-60 times are for the G6 and the closest equivalent (weight and equipment wise) 5spd model - if they are the same, then the ratios for the first 3 gears are likely to be the same, and if not they will be different :)

[knowlson]

The g6 is 1.3 and the g6r is 1.6 both engines are 4afe the SR 1.6 has the same engine 4afe also but 5 speed. The G6r & Sr both have the same 0-60 times.