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This is VERY interesting.

It is a torque/power graph for the engine used in the Plus Six



Note the torque: flat from 1500 rpm to 4750.

I have this engine in the BMW M140i and one reason I'm moving away to a AMG A35 is 4wheel drive. Even with the sophisticated BMW traction control system driving quickly on a poorly surfaced and wet road the back end "dances" and I don't like it.
The BMW is almost 400kg heavier than the Plus Six.
A main part of the reason is that BMW "value engineered" the suspension on the M140i and left out a LSD

I'm confident that MMC's chassis will be better and there is a LSD, but it will still demand respect. I also feel that a manual version would be more than many could deal with.

I'm waiting for the version that replaces the 4/4, with the 1500cc BMW three cylinder motor, effectively half the straight 6.
That in the new platform, could be perfect for us older drivers!!