autobahn_ambition

What does a US model 4.5 with a 3 speed auto do from 0 to 60 mph?

How does that compare to a 4.7 with a 4 speed auto?

Kevin Sims

hlee96

My '79 auto is pretty slow off line, but midrange torque is pretty good from 30-50 mph or 50-70. Not sure about 4.7l, 4 spd car though.

mkriete

I have an 80 3speed. It's not quick off the line, but quick in the midrange. I've driven 4.7 L cars and there is not much difference. There is a 0.3 second, or so, difference in the 0-60 time IIRC.

autobahn_ambition

Thanks you for the feedback.

I just bought an 82' 928 with 3 speed auto and am having it shipped to me. I am wondering how to adjust my expectations.

Does anyone have any 0 to 60 numbers?

Kevin

Adamant1971

According to this site 8 seconds. Not sure if that's for a 5 spd or auto.

http://www.zeroto60times.com/vehicle...-60-mph-times/

Your not going to win any stop light races, but you will look and feel way cooler.

medipedicman

In order to properly adjust your expectations you should forget about 0-60 times.

If that is your measurement of happiness you picked the wrong car. As Hoi mentioned, at 35 mph you can quickly zoom past whatever is in your way. At 70 mph you can do the same. It is a great car with superior handling. Your fun won't be from stop light to stop light, it will be out on the open road or in the twisties.

Congratulations on your new purchase. The auto transmission is very sensitive to fluid level. Also the filter kits are very inexpensive and easy for a hobbyist to change out with a fluid change.

I would put a few hundred miles on it before you got excited one way or the other.

autobahn_ambition

Thank you all for the input.

I am not a 0 to 60 person. For this car, I am looking for a grand touring machine to take on long drives and some mountain work. But, I was wanting to have my expectations in line with some reality.

I was hoping to hear that it was a good "at speed" performer.

Kevin

Imo000

Rent a Ford Focus and you'll get a feel for what the 0-60 is in that car.

waynestrutt

4.5l 16V 928
Performance Manual Automatic 3 spd
Maximum speed 143mph 230km/h 140 mph 225 km/h
Acceleration 0-62mph 0-100km/h 7.5 seconds 8.5 seconds
Time for ¼ mile 15.5 seconds 16 seconds
Time for 1 km 28 seconds 29seconds
CLIMBING PERFORMANCE
Approximate values at curb wt. 1st gear 62% 39% 58%
and half capacity 2nd gear 41% 21% 35%
3rd gear 28% 11% 21%
4th gear 18%
5th gear 11%

James Bailey

mostly depends on what you normally drive...... but do not expect to be spinning the tires !

Red Flash

But don't worry, my well-running stock GT is also not a 0-60 car.

It is however good once moving and "at speed," and that's enough for me.

mkriete

O-60 is similar to a modern sedan, but feels more effortless. I like driving back roads in 2 gear. No need to shift and plenty of power out of the turns Running in the power band the whole time.

2002M3Drew

See the thread just posted where the Infiniti mini sport ute "spanks" a 1987 928 S4 automatic at Willow Springs. The automatic 928s are not fast, but they are special.

Daniel5691

Just remember, the 1977 Ferrari 308GTB did the 0-60 in 8.10.

And the 1981 Gagliano Especiale Veloce' did the 0-60 in 8.2 !

That's pretty good company in my book....

The Forgotten On

I will say this, first is good for 85 mph if you bury it into the redline.

Off the line the car is slow due to the 2.20 gears in the rear end ******* it down.

When you hit its torque curve starting around 3500 rpm the car is plenty quick, especially at highway speeds as others have mentioned. Passing at 80+ feels effortless for the car.

I have an 81 3 speed auto and an 89 4 speed auto and the 81 feels more exciting and engaging to drive in the twisties and around town. Plus it gets better mpg for some reason even though I thrash it...