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      12-21-2007, 06:42 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by JEllis View Post
The lack of a VTEC (VANOS) like hit you are talking is considered a good thing rather than bad. Sure its fun but linear is better and a significant engineering feet especially since the engine has VANOS...

Jason
I do understand that it is difficult for a linear torque curve for a normally aspirated engine but to get there, BMW M engineers made design decisions to affect the engine's volumemetric efficiency to be better below 6000 rpms....decisions from intake runners, cam shafts, timing etc.

I would prefer that they didn't get this linear curve and opt for the VTEC like bump after 5000 rpm as it would be better for acceleration. I would sacrafice drivability (which is best with flat torque curves) to get faster acceleration.
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