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      12-11-2013, 08:24 PM   #75
GregW / Oregon
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DCT vs. manual tranny weight

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW View Post
What is the weight difference between 6-M and DCT? I think "someone" could make that cal. given the power/weight ratios for the different trans.
If this has not already been posted, I ran the simple calc.

Manual M4 = 1,497 kg/317 kW = 4.72 kg/kW
DCT M4 = X/317 = 4.84 kg/kW
Solving for X, 4.84 x 317 = 1,534 kg

So, DCT is 37 kg or 81.6 lb heavier than manual tranny. Sounds about right.
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