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Originally Posted by Captain comic
Thanks! I'm looking at 335 to buy and I was just wondering how come AT is faster than MT according to some reviews? Also, if RWD is better for track - how come then AWD is faster on acceleration? I thought acceleration was a important portion of track time
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335i is turbo charged car. When MT every time you press clutch to shift boost drops thus being slower than AT that will hold boost during gear changes. 335xi will accelerate better from a dig, from 0mph, compared to RWD 335i because of traction. During rolling start, let say 50 to 100mph, RWD will be faster because of less parasitic power train losses. 0 to let's say 150mph again RWD will be faster. In turns, at the track, XI will be slower because won't rotate as easy from added front end weight and power delivery to steer wheels that will make the car want to go straight. Also XI is handicapped for engine builds as the XI transfer case is weak. Front suspension too, selection of race inspired control arm and coil overs is scarce. Additionally, front suspension on XI travels less. Over all, 335i is superior to 335xi.