How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways
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See signature. It's a great total package and the engine has its merits for sure, but also its drawbacks. Like the fact that it makes ~400 BHP but not even 300 torques.
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I drove my friends '10 M3 with DCT, I never felt it lacking in low-end grunt. Is it an LS1? No. But the extra gear certainly helps it move around just fine.
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Yes, Cadillac built cars with 500cu in engines for several years. The V10 in the Viper is "only" 488cu in.