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      08-15-2012, 01:00 PM   #85
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Originally Posted by Sumithb13 View Post
N55 is superior to the N54 in every way except tuning ability to unsafe levels. Automobile Mag did a dyno test between the two and the N55 puts out more torque("kick in the pants") then the N54 while the N54 put out more horsepower.

So, it's a wash in terms of performance. N55 is also a more fuel efficient engine due to the addition of Valvetronic and implementing a single twin-scroll turbocharger. The judges were misinformed

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews.../photo_01.html
Yes, you are obviously well informed and clearly know more than even the M division that chose the N54 to power their pet project last year.
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