I just placed my order. The dealers have all the info except for msrp. So I decided to put a refundable deposit for a red one They faxed me a spec sheet along with the sales form. They coincide with what's out there. Here are some of the specs I think I didn't see on the boards.

Gear Ratios (Synchro): 1st=2.928 triple, 2nd=1.950 triple, 3rd=1.407 double, 4th=1.031 single, 5th=.720 single, reverse=3.416 double, and final Drive= 4.529.

Boost Pressure (WOT/3500)= 131kPa
Boost Pressure (WOT/6500)= 112kPa

Turbo=TD05HR-16G6-9.8 Twin Scroll

Compression Ratio 8.8:1

I don't know what this stuff means but hopefully you gearheads can make some sense out of it.

 

That is the exact ratios that were in the VII GSR, RS-II.

 

4.529 is a decently short final drive.
This car is going to be plenty quick.

5th gear at .720 is pretty tall - that's how they're getting the decent fuel economy on the highway.

Here are some comparison ratios:

BMW 330i:
Manual gear ratios (:1)
4.21/2.49/1.66/1.24/1.00/ Reverse: 3.85 Final drive ratio 2.93

WRX STi
Type 6-Speed Manual
Final Drive 3.90:1
1st Gear Ratio 3.64:1
2nd Gear Ratio 2.38:1
3rd Gear Ratio 1.76:1
4th Gear Ratio 1.35:1
5th Gear Ratio 1.06:1
6th Gear Ratio 0.84:1

Suburu WRX:
3.454/1.947/1.366/0.972/0.738:1
Reverse Gear Ratio 3.333:1
Final Drive Ratio 3.90:1

BMW e46 M3:
4.23/2.53/1.67/1.23/1.00/0.83/R: 3.75
Final drive ratio (:1) 3.64

 

The titanium turbo model is the TD05HRA, so if that's right it looks like we are getting the 'normal' inconnel/aluminum alloy turbine model.

EDIT: For those that do not have their kilopascal to psi conversion handy:
19psi @ 3500
12psi @ 6500

 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

i want the titanium looks like after market

....................................sigh another 4g down the drain