Originally Posted by Chris L.

On a flat surface (or even a slight incline) you can literally start out in 1st or 2nd in the Crossfire without depressing the gas pedal at all. Just at idle.....you don't have to rev it at all......there is no slip...

The net effect is ...lower RPMs when you start out...you save a little gas & get a less jerky start.. you never do this when you want accelerate briskly though.