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      09-01-2009, 09:50 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by marcel b View Post
nono, the N55 with a single turbo is the successor of the N54. It delivers the same HP, the same torque (but at 100 RPM less) It is variable turbo (comparable to the turbo Porsche uses) eliminating the need of 2 small turbos. It has (even) less turbo lag, a better fuel economy and... it is cheaper to produce.
Where did you read it has variable geometry turbo ? I didn't read this anywhere. I read that it is a twin-scroll turbo, but not variable.
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