Originally Posted by MDS61
Originally Posted by Richard Wood
Originally Posted by MDS61
Interestingly the manual PlusFour is slower than the Auto, the Auto is also lighter, the MPG better and the CO/2 lower in the Auto.

I was surprised by this?

Yes have a look at the thread link above Mark. The interesting discovery I made was that the 255bhp B48 engine variant is apparently not used in any other car with manual option. This may explain the significantly reduced torque characteristics on manual version to suit the engine/gearbox package that BMW offered MMC.


Oh OK did not realise that, thought manual was offered more readily Richard...good spot.

Is the manual "under stress" with the torque, I wonder?


I suspect that the reduction in torque is aimed at ensuring a good long clutch life than anything else.

Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...