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Originally Posted by rvacha
I second your guess minus a few seconds. I think the M-DCT will be heavier, it is possible the diff has a different ratio, and limited grip of the rear tires may give up a little of the potential gain.
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The DCT should be in the neighborhood of 40 lb heavier than the 6MT. I posted this estimate some time ago. The closer ratios and extra gear should HELP acceleration, certainly not hinder it. Either way the tim/distance gained on the shift will be the biggest effect, the closer gears second and the weight penalty third.
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Originally Posted by ruff
I believe Cup tires are an unfair way to test any car against it's competition because the vast majority of cars don't come with cup tires.
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Pretty much agee with that. At least we have learned that BMW will deliver cars in EU from the factory on Cup+ tires. That makes the comparo a bit more legitimate. As long as we have times from cars tired both ways and keep the two numbers in perspective it is all good IMO.