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Old 01-08-2007, 01:00 AM   #317
Angelus897
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Default Re: Official 2008 Ford Focus Pics and Information!

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Originally Posted by Cameroon
The Duratec 20 and 20E are available with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic. For 2008, the transmissions have revised final drive ratios, which let the engine turn at a lower rpm rate during highway driving and get better fuel economy. For instance, the automatic transmission final drive ratio decreased from 3.73 to 3.34, reducing engine speed at 65 mph from 2490 rpm to 2230 rpm.

Both trannys have new ratios, they just specify the auto as an example.

My bad. Hmm, a D20 with a low final drive? That's kinda weak.
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