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      05-13-2014, 02:35 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by bimmerfile View Post
The 228i is scoring about the same 0 - 60 times as the outgoing 135i.
In the past week I've read test times of 4.9 sec and 5.1 seconds with the auto tranny.
Dunno how they did that with 50 less HP and 42 less ft lb torque than the 135i, but they did it.
Those clever Germans.
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It's all about that launch control and close gearing of the 8AT. If I can break 6 seconds in my 6MT I'm satisfied.
It is also way lighter than the 135i
Its only about 150lbs, lighter but not way lighter
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