I was wondering what ratios all the gears were. So far, Ive done some searching, and the only found out that first gear is 4.00:1 But I'm not even sure that is correct..
Isn't the A6 a 6L80E? If anyone can shed some light on this, please post up!

Thanks

 

Hydra-Matic 6l50 six-speed automatic (LS, LT) w/ TAPshift
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.07
Second: 2.37
Third: 1.55
Fourth: 1.16
Fifth: 0.85
Sixth: 0.67
Reverse: 3.06
Final drive ratio: 3.27

Hydra-Matic 6l80 six-speed automatic (SS) w/ TAPshift
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.03
Second: 2.36
Third: 1.53
Fourth: 1.15
Fifth: 0.85
Sixth: 0.67
Reverse: 3.06
Final drive ratio: 3.27

Aisin Warner AY6 six-speed manual (LS, LT)
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.48
Second: 2.58
Third: 1.63
Fourth: 1.19
Fifth: 1.00
Sixth: 0.75
Reverse: 3.67
Final drive ratio: 3.27

TR6060 six-speed manual (SS)
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 3.01
Second: 2.07
Third: 1.43
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.84
Sixth: 0.57
Reverse: 3.28
Final drive ratio: 3.45

 

I am amazed by how different these are from the 4th gen ratios. I wonder if weight, or the big wheels were the driving force? Probably the big wheels.

 

any truth to the rumor I heard that they changed the 2011 gearing (I'd guess the rear end) to make it quicker out of the hole and compete better against the 'stang? I also heard that the exhaust note sounds better could they have done something there as well?

 

Surely both play a part.