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Originally Posted by lucid
Yeah, I saw that with the M5, and was surprised actually. Look at the E46 M3, and you'll see a different story that makes more sense: higher losses at higher rpms. I don't know how to explain the M5 hp numbers. Either way, the losses are much less than I would have thought, and that's a good thing.  |
The explanation may be that the M5 is underrated. I never thought it was underrated, but it seems these results mean either very low drivetrain losses or an underrated motor.