Re: vr6 and the competition

[dieckeaw@plu.edu]

> 
> as for the press reports, it is quite simple to explain.  the original v8
> (car) was not good enough to challenge the big names, because of various
> weaknesses not least its lethargy from a standing start. (the transmission
> really deserves the bulk of the blame) thus, the positive attributes of
> the engine was downplayed. 

What about the 5 speed.  It was imported for 1 year (which one, by the 
way?), but I 've never heard much about it.  Was it any better than the 
auto performance wise?

-Adam