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Old 03-01-2008, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by AzNMpower32
The new 6-speed ATs from BMW do not disengage when you let off the throttle. The torque converter remains locked up and the revs hang, and you get a similar engine braking as you would with a manual.
The revs still drop, but it might be because the transmission is shifting to a higher gear. Huh. I'd like to get the definitive answer to this, so I'll just ask my friend that works at NA.
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