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      03-26-2019, 07:38 PM   #75
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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel View Post
I think you overestimate how much it can help on a car that is already so powerful. Low 2s is extremely fast. Even the P100D, with a full electric drivetrain, can't hit low 2s on normal conditions. The M5 would need to add a bit more weight for a small motor and battery pack and the S63 already makes a ridiculous amount of torque at low RPM. The car is launched already at peak torque though with AWD, it probably could handle a bit more. But I doubt that you could improve the 0-60 time much more with a mild hybrid type system.
BMW can mount an eMotor right where the starter is just like McLaren does w/the P1, it's very simple and very effective.

Clearly BMW M has mastered their M-xDrive to get the power to the ground with little to zero fuss.

I am excited to see BMW-i and BMW-M bring together their knowledge.
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