close-ratio

Subaru has for the most part left the greasy bits alone — still the same air-shredding turbo flat-four with high-volume intercooler (305 hp at 6,000 rpm and 290 pound-feet at 4,000 rpm); the same high-tech AWD system; the same close-ratio six-speed manual transmission.

Fanboys in Flight: Subaru Roars In on a Wing Dan Neil 2010

Prepared by Vermont SportsCar, performance modifications include 400-hp and features Group N competition rally dampers made by EXE-TC and a KAPS 5-speed close-ratio dog-engagement gearbox.

TRAX STI Snow Car 2009

The Mini JCW also requires a bit of gearshift rowing through its close-ratio six-speed transmission, but the engine is just a tad more forgiving, and that'll probably spell the difference between a car that's fun for the reformed "boat" driver and a car that convinces said buyer to just go back to steering around a giant hunk of metal.

Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works Michael Frank 2006

If I snick through the close-ratio five-speed gearbox quickly enough we can get from 0-60mph in 4.9sec, and just listen to those aggressive snarls, pop and bangs from the barely silenced exhaust.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

A race-inspired clutch with upgraded friction materials transmits power, while a short-throw, close-ratio six-speed manual handles gear change duties.

unknown title 2011

A close-ratio version of this gearbox is also currently under development for the even more sport-focussed driver.

Top Speed Simona Alina 2010

A close-ratio version of this gearbox is also currently under development for the even more sport-focussed driver.

Top Speed Simona Alina 2010

The engine is backed by a choice of an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with available magnesium paddle shifters or a responsive close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.

AutoSpies.com News 2010

With a responsive cOntents unDeR pRessuRe 197-hp engine, low stance, 17-inch alloy wheels and close-ratio

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The engine is backed by a choice of an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with available magnesium paddle shifters or a responsive close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.

Autoblog 2010