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Old 11-24-2006, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by asawadude
The 6-speed is probably hindered by an extra shift on its way to 0-60, losing ground to the 5 speed. Stretch the distance out to a 1/4 mile, and the N62 Valvetronic beats the older M62 hands down. It's also possible that C/D tested an out of tune '04 X5 - the press pool cars tend to get thrashed by the motor journalists.

where are you getting the extra shift from?
both setups should make it to 60 by 2nd gear at worst, i.e. 1 shift...
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