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Originally Posted by soooma
So DCT is that noticeably faster!
I came from 550i ZF transmission and that was really impressively fast too ...
I can't feel the difference in shifting but I am no pro by no means but actually I noticed that between D and R is a lot faster in ZF like a lot faster which is frustrating to me in parking lots!!
Does it feel sportier and more spirited shifting... yes that i can feel... but faster not sure!
But the engine itself I'd a lot more powerful with obvious superior capabilities that no tuned 550i should aspire to!! And if they are head to head on a race it must be 550xi so traction and offline... but
Trade will always be 115 or 116 max on 550xi
And quarter mile will always be above 12 sec
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The DCT shifts are indeed faster but the biggest gain in the DCT is the LACK of parasitic loss. It effectively transfers more of the hp to the ground (less DT loss) than convetional tq converter automatics.
Thats why E92 M3's could run with cars with more hp and how a GTR with that 3900lb curb weight was/is so efficient.