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Originally Posted by LemonOne
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS
Advertised HP & TQ are measured from the crank. So factoring in a 20% driver train power loss, the car is actually pushing over 600HP at the crank.
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I'm curious, how do you know there is a 20% drive train loss?
Is there data for this? or is this BMW specific?
I thought cars made these days lose less power loss from the wheel. |
Quote:
Originally Posted by LemonOne
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS
Advertised HP & TQ are measured from the crank. So factoring in a 20% driver train power loss, the car is actually pushing over 600HP at the crank.
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I'm curious, how do you know there is a 20% drive train loss?
Is there data for this? or is this BMW specific?
I thought cars made these days lose less power loss from the wheel. |
It's a guesstimate, but factoring in the AWD system and all the accessories 20% seems plausible.