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Originally Posted by solstice
I think AWD and a proper DCT would make the new AMG a lot more interesting. On paper it could be an equal to the GT-R in power to weight and track / drag strip performance...With proper setup it should be able to pulverize the competitions performance in true GT-R style. I'm sure Munich is very happy to hear that it will remain RWD and likely get an inferior gearbox.
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Well, the MCT isn't as quick as the DCT but I wouldn't say it's a bad transmission either.
The current W204 C63 is about 4-5 seconds faster around the 'ring than the E90 M3 despite weighing more and utilizing an "inferior" transmission.
With the W205 having more power, a tweaked MCT (really hoping for a DCT), and a weight savings of at least 110 lbs, I'd guess that the car is going to be substantially quicker than the W204 (which routinely clocked 3.7 second 0-60 times in all of the magazine tests/comparisons).
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...g-coupe-page-2
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz2sTa7FnrR
I'm glad the car is staying RWD simply because I think that, for the type of car that it is, RWD suits it better.