You have to get to the right engine rpm and right gear ratio to put down the power. It is easier in straight line. it is different story on a road with corners, now mix in the rpm drop in between shifting gear (or heel and toe).
I have nothing against manual as I daily one for 3 years and a...
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CVT is doing exactly what he is describing, thats why it is more fuel efficient. By getting to most optimized gear ratio better than 5 fixed gear. it is a very simple concept.
Here...general perception vs engineering.
It is down to the basic engineering design of the 2 transmission, not theory. It is ok you like more involvement but it will take years for you match what a CVT can do. I do think a Performance CVT is far more expensive and need way more maintenance...
Far from cherry picking, it is down to basic design. having a million different gear ratio is something you can never be done in a fix gear transmission.
or you can keep adding extra gear like what they are doing right now. Or we can get the job done better with 2 drums and a belt :dunno: My...
My vote is on no chance as CVT is great for fuel economy. I know CVT has a lame duck rep but it is actually a very clever design and it was banned in F1 as soon as one team tested it.
https://jalopnik.com/the-ten-most-ingenious-f1-cheats-ever-1465111260