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Originally Posted by Bönz
M6- You know I respect you, but common. The difference in static weight distribution amounts to 7 pounds. This is equivalent to about a gallon of gas in the tank, or a slighter heavier driver. Compared to the weight transfer under hard acceleration, it is fundamentally irrelevant.
I do agree that the MT is great fun in the snow. Loved finding big snowy parking lots when I had my M39 M5.
Beautiful car Igor. I ordered the same color. Although your pics are great, I'll be happy to take delivery in the Spring.
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Bonz, I do respect you too and I know you have good technical knowledge.
M5 MT is 33 lb lighter and has better weight distribution. (52.3/47.7 for MT and 52.5/47.5 for DCT)... also has longer gear ratio ( thanks for letting me know that higher number is called shorter ratio
) in first 4 gear where the major traction issue of M5/M6 is appeared;
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...fications.aspx
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so a little better weight distribution and lower torque at wheel cause the better traction which was my concern in post #13