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      10-23-2013, 03:48 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Tom C View Post


The dyno portion was a little misleading... the M5's trap speed kind of proves that they are making a lot closer power at the wheels than what is being shown on the dyno.
Actually, given the difference in weight and the advantage of the DCT, the delta seems appropriate.

There have been references in numerous threads to drag racing calculators. They've been used to quote power numbers for the F10. The drag calculators are more realistic for something like a 4L60E than a modern 7spd DCT. The 7spd DCT is an incredible tool and really optimizes the performance for a given power level. Hence the very strong trap speed for the given power:weight for the bimmer.

I don't like these testers either... seems like someone consumer reports should hire.
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