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Originally Posted by F32
Yes, it's the nature of any turbocharged engine to have a torque-curve favoring low and mid-range torque.
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Not true....
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Originally Posted by F32
Most out there believe a strong mid-range is what makes a car fast
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Nope.
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Originally Posted by F32
Sure, it's good for passing in a given gear for a small burst of acceleration, but in actuality, it doesn't make for a fast car when time spent at WOT beyond one gear leads to decreasing HP. And since the majority of these cars are equipped with the 8-speed autos, this issue is exacerbated.
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Do tell how the issue is exacerbated by the 8 speed auto.
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Low-end TQ is good if you're towing something, though...
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Or for those of us who spend a lot of time city driving it's nice to have as well.