New 4.7 engine thoughts...4-spd

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Thu Dec 10 1998 - 15:49:31 EST


>- - with the new four-speed automatic, the engine has more pulling power,
>faster initial acceleration, and three miles per gallon better economy.

>Now they say "four-speed" automatic. Well, Chrysler, is it "4" or "5"?
>Bill

I saw somewhere that it's a 4-speed but that 2nd gear has two ratios ...
one for normal shifts and another for kickdown. Apparently, this was
done to compensate for the lesser torque.

B.T.



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