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      07-19-2019, 03:11 PM   #87
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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan View Post
I understand your logic, but the reason why I stated it the way that I did is because our current transmissions in the F8X can easily handle more power/torque (...safely to the 500 horsepower mark). The 6MT version of the G8X is only supposed to be rated at 444 HP, so from an integrity standpoint, the transmission should hold up.
I think it'll happen, but topics 2 and 3 still apply. That may be their holdup

If they make the 6MT they have a completely captive market. Their on paper competitors like the C63, RS5 and Alfa Quad don't have 6MT so the hardcore manual lovers will always buy the M3
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