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Septronic cannot handle the torque.... (archive)
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Posted by sford on April 30, 2002 at 01:39:31:

In Reply to: Steptronic to a e39 m5? posted by Kimi on April 27, 2002 at 06:47:20:


The torque converter/auto tranny will not handle the increased loads the 400hp will place upon them. BMW has never offered an auto tranny on anything above 320 hp..(750i) Even the 380hp 850CSi was not available with an autobox...Also, the lost power needed/lost to drive the torque converter would negatively affect your performance.
Why not just buy a 540iA?

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