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      09-30-2013, 09:31 PM   #164
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Originally Posted by CanAutM3 View Post
I think this will be a key point in figuring the actual performance of the F8X. On the F1X M5/M6, the DCT ratios were clearly not established for maximum performance. However, if on the F8X, the DCT allows keeping the revs always in the power plateau (which most likely means short shifting every gear as Swamp mentions), it will be a hell a of a performer .
I wonder if BMW will adjust gear ratios with some thought for fuel economy and not just performance.
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