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Originally Posted by FSETH
I have not driven one, but I find it hard to believe BMW has truely eliminated the lag. It IS there on the 335 (and every other turbo engine they insist doesn't have it). I know they have done a good job minimizing it, but I don't believe they have eliminated it in any of their turbos. Although the torque is much better, these turbos still have lag compared to the N/A M engines.
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The Motor Trend review I linked says zero turbo lag. BMW had to address the turbo lag issue if that's what they will be using in all ///M cars. I am sure the new M5 has no lag either.
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So how does it run? Matching the last-gen M3 Competition coupe's weight-to-power ratio with more torque than today's V-8 M3, the 1 M moves out smartly indeed with zero turbo lag and a healthy snarl that's dominated by mechanical and induction noise.
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