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      07-23-2013, 05:06 AM   #71
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Not to say that it won't be capable in final guise, but I didn't hear 8000rpms on the track.
I'm not gonna claim exactly 8000rpm, but it is at a fairly high revs @ 0:24-0:25 and 0:58-1:01 and 2:04

As regards the sound, it's the same discussion that was when the E9x M3 came with it's "muscle car" soundtrack. And with the F10 M5. Not how an M should sound... Today I prefer the sound of the F10 M5 over the E60, didn't in the beginning though. As human beings we adapt to change, but often resist it. Same will happen here, exhaust will sound different in person. Akra et al will come out with aftermarket exhausts that will make it sound even meaner. All will be good

And the cracks on upshifts sounds better in person. The A45 AMG has ignition cut on upshifts that creates the same effect. F1 and Formula Renault 3,5 has ignition cut on upshifts that create explosions (unburnt fuel in the exhaust manifolds)!!! On a stock exhaust you obviously have to keep it tolerable to the average buyer, but with an aftermarket exhaust...



Those cracks on upshifts is just amazing in person

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