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Old 05-09-2012, 02:23 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by rez333 View Post
I understand that launch control can compensate for a lot of things, but I don't understand how it can compensate for 4340lbs of weight. The CTS-V has launch control, is lighter and has more torque. Can someone explain the physics of how this M5 achieves what seems impossible?
My first guess would be short gearing, followed closely by stickier tires, then under rating the engine.
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My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors......
........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!!
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