On Mon, 4 Oct 2004 08:36:45 -0500, Josh Battles <josh@omg-stfu.com> wrote:
> Maybe I'm missing something, but how is engine torque output in any way
> effected by the transmission? Maybe the numbers at the wheels could be
> higher, but the engine's output will remain the same regardless of what
> transmission used.
The tranny can't handle the torque, so they have to de-tune the
engine. There's a new BMW V12 (I think, will have to re-check Car &
Driver) that has the same issue - they couldn't turn the engine loose
w/o killing the tranny.
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