Howard,

I agree 100% with your views on modern auto boxes.
The Plus 8 has a 6 speed box, but only uses 5: in normal Drive it starts in 2nd and gets to 6th as quickly as possible. In Sport it starts in 1st and doesn't use 6th.
Even 5 gears are 1 too many.

The AMG C43 has 8 or 9....I forget. I never know what gear it is in: its choice of gears is dependent on which of the 4 modes you have selected.
The trick is to use the rev counter. Keep below 2000 and the car is economical and easy to drive. From 2500 to 5000 it is quick and from 5000 to 6500 it is an animal. I'd suggest the same applies to the PlusSix.

Last edited by Peter J; 05/09/19 05:04 PM. Reason: Typo.
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...