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      08-15-2021, 11:07 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by CanAutM3 View Post
Yes, definitely. Since the G8X and F8X 6MT share exact same gear ratios, it shows that the S58 has a higher boost threshold than the S55. This is to be expected as the greater power was mainly achieved through bigger turbos and a lower compression ratio.
I actually kind of like that because as C/D found, in the comp at 75mph you can stay out of boost and get 32mpg.

Ill take a small penalty on top gear passing to get that kind of mpg in a 500 hp car. If i want to pass faster ill just drop a gear down.
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