2011 6 Close Gears

[nolig2278]

Hey can anyone confirm that the NA mazda 6 for 2011 changed gear ratios to a close gear setup? Does anyone know if higher speeds will now run at lower rpm in 6th?

Thanks

[DynoBunny]

Not sure about the previous years but I just bought a 2011 with the 6sp and the gearing is close. That transmission really boosts the cars fun factor for me.

[6-spd]

Hmm, I havent read anything about any kind of an update. I did read that the final drive gearing was made taller to accomplish slightly improved fuel economy......... again this was something that is just written in passing in one magazine that I read.

[6-spd]

Here are the gear ratio changes for 2011 vs 2009/2010 for the 6-speed manual:

2011
1st Gear 3.454
2nd Gear 1.842
3rd Gear 1.310
4th Gear 0.970
5th Gear 0.795
6th Gear 0.680
Final Drive: 4.388

2010
1st 3.454
2nd 1.842
3rd 1.310
4th 1.030
5th 0.837
6th 0.717
Reverse 3.198
Final Drive 4.388

Compare away! This took some research!