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In the US, the first fully automatic transmission in a car was produced by Oldsmobile in the 1940 model year.
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What cost more a automatic or standard car?
If by standard you mean manual (one you shift yourself), it would be automatic. It is cheper for the car manufacturer to make manual transmission than automatic. However, since automatic cars have become so prominent many manufacturers don't charge extra for an automatic transmission.
Are Aston Martin cars stick shift or automatic?
They are stick shift.
Does anyone know if a 1970 Ford Mercury Capri has a stick shift or automatic Thanks in advance.?
Majority will be automatics, but standard transmission is an option in most cars/trucks.
Are Aston Martin cars manual transmission?
If you buy a standard then it will be a manual transmission. If you buy an automatic, then it will be automatic.
Do NASCAR race cars use automatic transmissions?
No, they do not. Manual transmissions are used in Nascar race cars.
How does a semi automatic car gearbox work in comparison to a auto or manual?
A semi automatic would allow you to shift manually when up shifting for performance. A lot of cars appear to let you do that but, a semi automatic will shift into that gear instantly. Not when it wants to.
Where can you rent a stick-shift car?
Car rental firms have a choice for stick-shift cars or automatic cars. A potential customer can always give more specifics about the transmission types preferred.
Why does your reverse lights come on when you turn the egnition over but it will not start?
Depends on if it's a standard or automatic, If it's an automatic the shift linkage may have slipped forcing it to be stuck in reverse. Also causing it not to start, since cars are only supposed to start in neutral and park.
Where can you find a list of classic cars with automatic transmissions?
The first fully automatic car available in the US was the 1940 Oldsmobile. From aprox 1950 many cars were available with your choice of an automatic transmission or standard transmission.
How many gears does an average automatic car have?
Automatic cars offer drivers much greater convenience as they no longer have to manually clutch in to shift gears. Most automatic cars available come with 4 gears, plus an additional reverse gear.
What is automatic transmission?
An automatic transmission is a type of car transmission that shifts gears on its own. Therefore, cars with automatic transmissions will not have a clutch pedal and will have a selector lever as opposed to a shift knob.
Could you still race with an automatic car?
why sure, most street race cars today are automatics as no one can shift a manual tranny as fast as an automatic.
