Thread: More N55 info
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      03-30-2010, 05:35 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by ennislaw View Post
If it's like the N54, the power will peak at 1200 but the power curve stays flat until it drops (and HP takes over) at much higher rpm, about 5200 rpm for the N54. It means you have full torque available throughout an entire rpm range, quite a feat for BMW! I love driving the 135i, even with MT it's a treat to use that broadband of torque around town.

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What are you talking about full torque through the whole powerband?

This engine doesnt have a 5200 RPM redline it has a 7K redline...I hate the cliff that the torque jumps off of after 6K.
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