Thread: Bmw 1M vs M3
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      04-01-2012, 09:43 AM   #36
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Originally Posted by mlhj83 View Post
Cheers for the work. Yes, it is more complex than just power to weight ratio. I do agree that the S65 with the manual gearbox is a little compromised low down due to longer gearing. Could you possibly calculate for DCT as it would help explain my experience of an even acceleration with the 1M right up to ~60mph despite repeated attempts. Many thanks.
The DCT has a slightly shorter 2nd gear which will keep things slightly closer, though it is heavier. What speeds did you go from? The numbers work out similarly, so the most obvious explanations are either that you were in multiple gears and hence shift speed came into play, or the 1M was not in overboost mode (either due to bad gas, engine not warmed up fully, etc).
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