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Old 04-15-2009, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Fraser
Pre X-Drive E53s indeed had a 38% front/ 62% rear torque split. With the introduction of X-Drive the torque distribution went to 50/50. This, of course, only applies on a high-traction surface under normal operating conditions.
I went and looked it up (since my memory may be fading). BMW websites I checked state that it is 40/60 F/R nominal torque split, but variable depending on traction. This preserves the RWD feel.

Do you have a source that states differently?
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