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Old 06-07-2012, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Codifex Maximus View Post
In the 300D, if I manually work the automatic selector, I can get to 60mph in approx 12 seconds. If I let the automatic shift itself, closer to 16 seconds.

When the turbo kicks in, it really moves.
My experience, too, in my '85. Haven't checked the NA '79, but it's kinda slow.
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