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So, this means that the Micra at 100 kmh is ~2930 rpm. If you'd go to the UK final drive, it would drop down to 2485 rpm while cruising.

I doubt that much downshifting would be necessary. They should be able to size a top gear for cruising, yet take the compromise that passing and steep hills will require downshifting. This should...

I really dont see a 6 speed being necessary. In this day and age engines are very well developed and have a nice flat torque curve. There isnt much need toreduce the rpm drop between gears which is...

The high final drive will definitely help with peppiness, but it will also hurt highway cruising MPG due to higher rpms.

That is a nice idea. I don't see the Micra getting a 6 speed anytime soon though. Too much cost.

Its supposed to be fun to drive. Check out the power to weight ratio compairison. The Micra is near the top of the list. $10k and fun to drive is the target of the car.

This info was taken from Nissan Mexico's website. Calculations were made using a 603mm tire diameter (diameter of a 185/60R15 tire). Calculations are slightly different for a 185/55 R16 tire.
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