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      02-16-2006, 06:44 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by matsarge
They had no choice but to downgrade the HP rating, this is just proof that's it's never been a 270 HP engine. It's the same engine from 05, no changes. 15%-20% loss is typical for an automatic (without a roundel on the hood anyway ) which makes 258 more realistic based on the loss through the drivetrain.

drivetrain loss has alot to do with it. Why else would the E46330 with 225 HP be able to keep up if not outperform the G35 which has over 250hp?
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