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      07-04-2019, 04:42 PM   #76
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Originally Posted by nirvanayoda View Post
I don’t understand the argument that they have to move to the ZF because the higher TQ engine requires it. The S58 won’t have more torque than an F10 M5 will it? The DCT was fine with the TQ levels of that car.
It's an excuse , nothing more . They made the move for cost savings ( using one cheaper trans in all their awd M cars ) . Ford and Chevy using DCT in their upcoming highest performance cars shows that the American companies are valuing performance and driver experience above all else . You know like BMW used to do ....
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