[4Nines]

After watching the teaser video it looks as though the Slingshot is getting a manual transmission. If that's the case, what transmission do you think it will be?

 

[Dogo X]

A sequential 6 speed

 

[dascrow]

That would be cool. I'm thinking a 6 speed along the lines of this:

 

[4Nines]

Give me some of this!

 

[Tuf-Skin]

hmm,, what will the gearing limit the top speed at???

 

[4Nines]

With a proper manual transmission I would have to assume it's at least 100 mph?

 

[Vantage]

It's a 5-Speed Aisin. Right?

 

[4Nines]

It's a 5-Speed Aisin. Right?

That's usually what is paired with other Ecotec engines. So I think that's probably a good guess.

 

[4Nines]

The AR-5 is a 5-speed manual transmission manufactured by Aisin. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and can handle up to 260 ft·lbf (353 N·m) of torque based on existing applications. [1]

General Motors used the AR-5 as RPO MA5.

Gear ratios (Canyon, Colorado, H3):

12345R
3.752.261.371.000.733.67
Gear ratios (Sky, Solstice):

12345R
3.752.261.511.000.733.67
Gear ratios (Isuzu Trooper):

12345R
3.952.331.441.000.793.92
Applications:

• 2004 to 2008– Chevrolet Colorado
• 2004 to 2008– GMC Canyon
• 2006 to 2010– Pontiac Solstice
• 2007 to 2010– Saturn Sky
• 2007– Hummer H3
• 1998– 2002– Isuzu Trooper

 

[Vantage]

The AR-5 is a 5-speed manual transmission manufactured by Aisin. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and can handle up to 260 ft·lbf (353 N·m) of torque based on existing applications. [1]

General Motors used the AR-5 as RPO MA5.

Gear ratios (Canyon, Colorado, H3):

12345R
3.752.261.371.000.733.67
Gear ratios (Sky, Solstice):

12345R
3.752.261.511.000.733.67
Gear ratios (Isuzu Trooper):

12345R
3.952.331.441.000.793.92
Applications:

• 2004 to 2008– Chevrolet Colorado
• 2004 to 2008– GMC Canyon
• 2006 to 2010– Pontiac Solstice
• 2007 to 2010– Saturn Sky
• 2007– Hummer H3
• 1998– 2002– Isuzu Trooper

While this may be the transmission used in this thing, I was still hoping to put in a higher quality model. Still holding my breath for a Honda powered Slingshot. I didn't like the Solstice/ Sky very well.

 

[the1sen]

While this may be the transmission used in this thing, I was still hoping to put in a higher quality model. Still holding my breath for a Honda powered Slingshot. I didn't like the Solstice/ Sky very well.

100000000000% agreed... I drove my Elise to the Saturn dealer because the guy told me "You'll dump that foreign crap when you try this car out" and I liked the redline look well enough to believe him. Boy was I wrong.

American engine power enthusiasm < Japanese small engine power enthusiasm - and it's VERY real in driving dynamics. Drove the Chevy powered Atom and it sucked giant tyrannosaur ass compared to the Honda powered one... now that's a huge margin considering displacement. HUGE disappointment... My biggest fear when I became emotionally enthralled by the vids and concept was the talk of a GM engine. I kept hearing, "BRRRRR BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH"

HOWEVER - I will say this. If the Slingshot has a WHATEVER drivetrain, but maximizes it with a great tranny mate, weight reduction and fantastic steering geometry, they'll have a winner.

 

[Vantage]

100000000000% agreed... I drove my Elise to the Saturn dealer because the guy told me "You'll dump that foreign crap when you try this car out" and I liked the redline look well enough to believe him. Boy was I wrong.

American engine power enthusiasm < Japanese small engine power enthusiasm - and it's VERY real in driving dynamics. Drove the Chevy powered Atom and it sucked giant tyrannosaur ass compared to the Honda powered one... now that's a huge margin considering displacement. HUGE disappointment... My biggest fear when I became emotionally enthralled by the vids and concept was the talk of a GM engine. I kept hearing, "BRRRRR BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH"

HOWEVER - I will say this. If the Slingshot has a WHATEVER drivetrain, but maximizes it with a great tranny mate, weight reduction and fantastic steering geometry, they'll have a winner.

My thoughts exactly. I agree with you, and the Elise is a fantastic car with its Toyota power, btw. But where it gets even more interesting? The 2.4 Ecotec supposedly going into the Slingshot has been discontinued. Hmm..

 

[the1sen]

Maybe a different one then, I've read a 2.0 turbo, 2.5 caddy engine, and even a 1.0 Ford for this thing. One never can tell!

 

[Vantage]

Maybe a different one then, I've read a 2.0 turbo, 2.5 caddy engine, and even a 1.0 Ford for this thing. One never can tell!

Yeah, the patent images show the 2.4 Ecotec. Which is why it's confusing. The tachometer also shows a redline at 6250 rpm, which is evident of an Ecotec.

 

[the1sen]

Someone's going to drop a Honda S2000 motor in this thing and a 315 tire on the rear and... well... yeah...

 

[Vantage]

Someone's going to drop a Honda S2000 motor in this thing and a 315 tire on the rear and... well... yeah...

I would support that in a heartbeat!

 

[David Wallis]

I just read the patent for this, GM 2.4L Ecotec LE5 (P/N 12619532), Aisin AR5 MA5 (P/N 24240205)

 

[4Nines]

That seems to be consistent with everything else we have seen unless they throw us for a loop at the release.

 

[the1sen]

So, 5 speed?

 

[dascrow]

I don't believe anything has leaked letting us know exactly, but if the patent is correct then all signs point to yes. Has anyone driven the Solstice or Sky before?

So, 5 speed?