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      09-15-2007, 10:42 AM   #41
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Originally Posted by rvacha View Post
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.
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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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.
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.
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