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Originally Posted by jpa74
At around 50 mph in 6th gear, the engine RPM is around 1300.
The car has so much low end torque, this is not a problem for casual driving.
With such a good engine, BMW could have done okay with just 5 gears.
I guess the 6th is useful when I'm hitting 150 mph going to get my groceries.
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With 5th and 6th being over drive, 150mph just brings the rpm way down for a relaxed 150mph experience.