Ah, I guess I never really thought about active computer management limiting torque the way it does and at the point that it does. That is pretty impressive. I guess what impresses me the most now is that there really isn't a measurable (seat-of-the-pants) improvement with valvetronic versus without.

In essence, they seem to have actually RESTRICTED the engine in order to improve driveability.

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2007 BMW X5 4.8i - Sport Package, Wife's Car

2001 BMW 325i - My Car.

2005 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4, 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel. My first "grown up" car.