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Why are we comparing an M5 to 2-door mid-rear/rear-rear sports cars weighing ~800lbs less?
A rwd 911 S has a peak of ~400 torque to put down through 305s to push a measly 3400 pound car. That 911 also has a *much* shorter wheelbase, so in addition to (I'm assuming) better starting weight distribution, it will also transfer a greater percentage of its weight to the rear wheels when launching.
And of course, as others have mentioned, the huge torque starting so low makes it trickier to launch. Personally, I wish they had toned down the gear ratio in 1st and just a smidge in 2nd.
Last edited by vafan13; 05-19-2020 at 08:45 AM..
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