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      04-20-2018, 05:41 PM   #62
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I remember a while back someone told me BMW’s published hp and torque figures are the absolute lowest produced figures on the worst days/conditions. It’s in their best interest to provide figures that can and always be attained. I guess to cover their ass from lawsuits from customers who complain their car isn’t putting out what was advertised. I’m sure there have been instances where a customer had sued due to this. I doubt there’s anyone who sued because their car was was “overpowered” 😁

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Originally Posted by Bobby P View Post
Dinan's website (who post numbers at crack) show it making 369 HP and 414 FT-LB of torque. So, what is the manufacturer legally required to publish? Power numbers a Wheel or power numbers at Crank/Motor?? Is there a industry wide standard on this? Does it vary from manufacturer to manufacturer??
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