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Originally Posted by tully_mars
No, but I thought it would still have more low end torque over my motor. It is after all a bigger engine with more intake and not just a higher revving engine.
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I can't argue with that. None of the BMW straight sixes have much low end torque. They are all made for high revs.
Actually the ///M has two torque bands, the first is from about 4500 to +/-5700 RPM, then it flattens out (and you think "Wow, that was fun") but kicks in again around 6200 RPM (and scares the crap out of you the first time you try it!).
If you ever get a chance to drive one again you should try it at high rpm. It's certainly interesting.
I'm sure with the added engine weight and ///M suspension it felt a bit sluggish in the "handling" department, when I first test drove one it did to me. But through twisties and on the track it will surprise you.
To me all Zeds are amazing cars as far as handling (owned a 04 3.0i prior to the ///M) and acceleration. Everyone I've driven (in either car) has been amazed. Nobody seems to think these cars will handle as well as they do.