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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
What has been touched on in several posts is that the S65 does not have a really high peak torque number (though ~300 lb ft is not bad), but it has 85% of that from 2,100 to 8,400 rpm--that's pretty amazing! The bottom line is that it's no S200 or RX8; you'll have torque everywhere in the power band. That will make it fast and enjoyable in daily use.
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I have an S2000, and not only does it not make low end (2K-4K) torque, it also does not make any midrange torque, either (even with a supercharger).
So in 1st gear you need to be going 30 MPH before Vtec kicks in and it starts to really boogy. This hurts its DD fun factor. I can't even break the rear tires out at a right turn like I can on my less powerful E36 M3.
Torque rules in the world of daily driving.
But don't worry: 295 lb ft is PLENTY to have fun as a DD.