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      06-03-2013, 12:00 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by ILC32 View Post
Very interesting. 450 hp is consistent with what I was told quite some time ago by a confidential source. I don't claim to know what the current hp target is, but it will be interesting to see how things ultimately turn out, especially with respect to the actual (as opposed to specified) output .
As discussed quite a few times all of the rumors of; nearly 8000 rpm redline, close to existing power, a torque curve like the M5 and about 400 ft lb of torque are almost an impossible combination, something is inconsistent in this set of characteristics. I think power "about the same" will be the thing that will not be correct from that list (well and as stated about "near" 8000 rpm redline as well).

However, looking at torque per liter in the F10 M5, if it kept its ratio there but had 3.0 liters, it would only about about 350 ft lb, not closer to 400...
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