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      06-01-2018, 05:43 PM   #449
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Originally Posted by DanG View Post
Even the article you quoted stated that DCTs shift faster. It just seems with M5s 600 hp the clutch plates can’t take the power. It is also why there is no 6 speed on the M5.
Can't speak of the MT tq capabilities but, ZF8 is known to be more robust than DCT, hence why aftermarket clutch plates are required when running ~600 HP F80x.
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