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Originally Posted by drgmt
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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan
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Originally Posted by sq86
This is exactly what they're attempting to cover up. It's disappointing but they're afraid to go their own way on with building a lighter car and minimal power increases. The ZF definitely covers up the higher boost more.
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If BMW built a lighter car with modest power improvements, people still wouldn't be happy. The company is in a lose/lose situation when it comes to the smaller, forum-based enthusiast group. If the car was lighter with a modest increase in power, people would complain about how the Mercedes or [insert other manufacturer here] is producing a car with a serious horsepower advantage despite being heavier. People will always find something to complain about.
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Agree.
If Mercedes can manage to put a DCT in an A class AMG hatch surely BMW can put DCT into its most iconic M car?
They won't primarily for cost reasons and It's a shame.
This new car Will Definitely suit those that chase drag strip quarter mile times. That doesn't interest me though.
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It's likely that Mercedes will eventually kill their DCT offerings as well. If their DCT is outshined by BMW's automatic, will the fact that they offer DCT really matters that much?!?!