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      10-07-2023, 12:40 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by Tag View Post
The MT is not going anywhere. The limiting factor to offering a MT is torque not hp. They're giving it the same hp as the G80/2 base models, but the torque remains unchanged at 406 lb-ft.

As a rule of thumb, if you see any G8x with more than 406 lb-ft of torque it will only be offered with AT. If it has 406 lb-ft it will still be offered with a MT. As an example, take a look at the M4 3.0 CSL. It's rated at 553hp and has a MT but its torque is still only 406 lb-ft.
Given that “up against the edge” of torque spec, any concerns with long term reliability?

Point heard, I think I’m going to be patient and assume it’s not going away and potentially get the color I want (blues and yellows are my fav and I don’t love MY24 offerings personally)
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