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The development of a 6 speed manual version of the new M5 for the US market made me think about speed differences.
Surely the shorter gearing of the manual will mean that it's top speed is significantly less than an equivalent SMG equipped car since the SMG is a 7 speed gearbox. This assumes, of course, that the limiter is removed.
Additionally, using launch control I experienced insane shift speeds (much quicker than I could manage with a manual). This automated shifting combined with closer spaced gearing should mean a faster 0-60 time for the SMG as well.
Any thoughts on this?
Surely the shorter gearing of the manual will mean that it's top speed is significantly less than an equivalent SMG equipped car since the SMG is a 7 speed gearbox. This assumes, of course, that the limiter is removed.
Additionally, using launch control I experienced insane shift speeds (much quicker than I could manage with a manual). This automated shifting combined with closer spaced gearing should mean a faster 0-60 time for the SMG as well.
Any thoughts on this?