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Old 08-16-2020, 04:41 PM   #372
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Originally Posted by brillo View Post
Don’t underestimate the potential of a 30ft lb bump in torque, revised gearing and a flatter torque curve on acceleration. Ask BMW about how average power wins races.

Exactly. BMW used to be very meticulous about getting ideal torque curves, and therefore good power under the curve. This is how a 225hp BMW was faster than a 225hp Audi in the early 2000s.
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