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[kikiturbo2]

I agree. However the relationship between pedal and torque is important and FBW enables this relationship to be uniquely defined for each rpm band.

 

Ok, but my right foot will quickly learn the characteristic of the engine and will adapt.. The problem is when the car has 2 or 3 settings for throttle mapping.. then I have no idea what it  will do..

 

I am just driving a pug 308 hatchback with 200 hp petrol, and first thing I would throw away is selectable throttle mapping..

 

I used to have a pug 206 RC.. their first sports hatch with FBW throttle.... and it was diabolical when it started lightly oversteering.. the light throttle controll was cr#p and it would quickly go from oversteer into understeer and back...  No wonder Renault offered a special "Ragnotti" pack for its clio 182 (that had electronic throttle too)... it consisted of a different ECU and a cable throttle body...

[Canuck]

  I'm not sure it will be a fair test with the old BMW though as they cared less about emissions then so could squirt a load of extra fuel in which probably acts to make the car feel more lively.

 

Rachael.

It's also 3100 pounds, give or take to the Expedition's somewhat optimistic 5800. Almost half the weight. The Lexus, not to be outdone, is a stout 4500. I blame the batteries.
My experience with new non-FBW is non-existent I'm afraid so the old BMW remains the meter stick.