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Originally Posted by CanAutM3
I just test drove my buddies E90 M5 yesterday. One of my disappointments with the car is the 8AT. I test drove it back to back with my M4cs and his new 992 C4. The shifts feel much less crisp in the M5 compared to the DCT and PDK. The 8AT can't handle an all-out power shift and cuts engine power on upshift (yes, 4WD DSC off). The downshifts are not as immediate and smooth. It definitely feels less sporty. It feels heavy and sluggish in comparison. Traditional planetary automatics have come a long way, but they have not yet quite matched the sportiness and all out performance of a good dual clutch. There's a reason why all super/hyper cars are still DCT equipped  . |
Did you do the test letting the M5 shift by itself? Granted the engine is a complete monster but the times the F90 is capable of on the strip and 0-whatever doesn’t seem to point to any significant losses. Just curious if the paddle shifting could be slower?
Now I’m curious, what did you think of the 992 C4 vs your CS?