Wednesday, September 17, 2008

World's First 8 Speed Tranny... man that sounds wrong

Lexus recently introduced the world's first 8 speed transmission. Or tranny. Hah- Tranny. Yes the autoblog made the same joke twice.

Lexus' new transmission
Now, we here at the Autoblog are all for the comfort and shit, but 8 speeds? Is that necessary? Why? I don't get it- someone explain why not 6, 7 but 8 is what is sufficient?

Anyway, you avid readers probably noticed why the Autoblog is now...Das Autoblog. Why? Well, why the hell not? German words look cooler, sound cooler and are cooler. Except for Schnitzal. That word is not cool. Just say sausage. Anyway- The Autoblog would like to ask you, the avid readers what do you think of this newfangled 8 speed tranny? (hah that never gets old). Use the comments section! We want feedback! We work to serve you! Ok thats bullshit, but comment none the less!


4 comments:

Joe Arena said...

What about Schneeball?

Burcu said...

Yes i agree with you about the opinion of Das Autoblog:)it sounds quite good!!!

Daily Driver said...

8 speed? i dont think so...i'll come to next corner even before I can reach 5th gear

Savemybenz's Autoblog! said...

To Mr. Arena:
Snowballing is acceptable in Munich, but not here my well hung friend!

To Burcu:
I am glad you agree with Das Autoblog- after all, we are the greatest thing to hit the automotive world since the Mustang II and Geo Metro after all!

To Daily Driver:
Yea- but I doubt the Lexus will be running hot laps at the Laguna Seca anytime soon- that is just my guess though.