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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
The new Mclaren MP4-12C has a twin turbo 3.8L V8 with an 8,500 rpm limit (600 hp). Obviously this is a supercar that is not in the same league as the M3, but it can be done on road cars.
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The 8500RPM number was pre-release. Official redline is 8000RPM, which is still very respectable for a turbo motor by any measure. Plus I suppose its unclear whether the fuel shutoff is also at 8000RPM or perhaps is set at 8500RPM.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/m...any-unveiling/