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Originally Posted by deladude
I am probably going to take the six speed no matter what, but would taking the manual actually limit modding potential?
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I would imagine so.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_S6-53_transmission
Designed to handle up to 443 lb-ft of torque.
I am no expert, but I assume BMW might apply a buffer to the max torque handled to ensure longevity. An ~8% buffer brings that figure very close to the 406 lb-ft of the base M3 for example.
Obviously, the G8X comp, CS and CSL models all have 479 lb-ft of torque, which is beyond what the manual transmission is rated to handle.
It is also noteworthy that while the M2 is down slightly on power to the G8X base, the torque figures are identical.
That all said, I have a manual G80 on the way! Will gladly sacrifice a bit of power for the added engagement and fun of the manual. But I don't plan on modding it as I think it's plenty of power for the street in stock form.