My friend just ordered a '21 Redeye. It has a 8 speed auto and some weird ratio like 2.62:1. The low geared option is a 3.09:I guess the transmission is geared to provide quick quarter mile times.
The 2.62 gears gives it plus 200 mph capability.
Eight speed tranny gives it 3.5 second 0 to 60.
In the old days of my memories, you could get one or t'other. But not both. That's why a lot of guys had two differentials, one for race day, and one for the street.