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Road/Track already tested a 35i with DCT at 4.7 and Motor Trend did it in 4.3. That means the 35is should be between 4.1 - 4.4. This should come as no surprise, since the Boxster S best test runs have been 4.3. There is absolutely no reason why the 35i would not be as fast as the Boxster S. It has a considerably more Torque to compensate for extra weight and the 20 less HP. Pehaps more favorable gear ratios too, I don't know for sure. Whether they were conservative with the 2008 Z4 M figure of 4.9 or not, I don't know. That would involve researching it's best test times to see if they are better than the BMW claim of 4.9. It would seem that there would be better test runs than that. |
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When in the world did MotorTrend get a 4.3 for the 35i? I have been looking online and i can't find it anywhere. Are you sure about this?
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12-17-2009, 09:25 AM | #28 |
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thanks for the information mapezzul - I will be waiting to buy the BMW power upgrade for my wife's 2009 Z4 35i; do you know when this will be available from US Dealers?
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12-17-2009, 09:36 AM | #29 | |
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12-17-2009, 10:43 AM | #30 | |
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When: A couple months ago, probably Where: At the Hyundai Kia Proving Grounds Link - I see Memphis already provided it. |
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