Quote:
Originally Posted by STR8-6IX
how do you know this SMG was not modified? because i can guarantee you that an SMG built to work with 260 ft/lb of torque cant just be swapped into the e39 m5 making 270 ft/lb just like that without modifying the transmission.
why else do you think BMW did not include the SMG for the e39 m5?
|
It's physically the same transmission as the 6-speed (which asides for the bell housing, is the same between the E46 M3 and E39 M5). Handling the torque isn't the issue. Don't forget there are 1000whp cars using that transmission.
They probably didn't do it because they figured there wasn't a market for it.