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Torque Vectoring Diffs
I've seen a couple of writeups on this ZF innovation, which BMW introduced. Here is one:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/22/automobiles/autoreviews/22bmw-x6-m.html?hpw |
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11-22-2009, 03:56 PM
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That X6 M is a ridiculous vehicle. It's too big to be a sports saloon yet too small to be a real workable SUV.
And it weighs 5300 lbs. 'F-in noooo.
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11-22-2009, 04:24 PM
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My pickup truck weighs 5,300 lbs.
And I can carry five people AND fill the bed with crap AND tow a 9,000 lb. trailer...
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11-22-2009, 04:38 PM
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Prodrive's Active Torque Dynamics (ATD) system has been around for years now. There's a demonstration on youtube, which is quite impressive.
I wouldn't own something like the X6, but if you wants the commandeering seating position of an SUV, speed, good vehicle dynamics, and "the latest thing" - it's your vehicle. The X6 is quite popular in Shanghai (more so that the X5), though not quite on par with the Cayenne.
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The Cayenne Turbo S is just as quick, holds more cargo, and can tow more I'm sure.
And is much more macho SUV that that bastardation of an M badge.
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11-22-2009, 05:25 PM
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...and costs $40,000 more.
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11-22-2009, 07:48 PM
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Disregarding things like practicality, performance, tow capacity, etc, I like the looks a lot. I think I am the only one too. Its nice to see a larger SUV/crossover that is using similar styling as smaller sports cars. Nice lines and well proportioned. Not that I would ever buy one.
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11-22-2009, 07:53 PM
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it's the diff. I want, not the Bangle butted car
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