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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kuntakinte" data-source="post: 545314" data-attributes="member: 15653">the max torque peaks at around 2800 rpm and tapers off very sharply after 3500 rpm.  Beyond that, it feels a little breathless.Since I do not do jack rabbit launches (but smooth, progressive acceleration), I leave the auto box to shift optimally for me during acceleration.  Depending on my urgency, the D or DS mode does a wonderful job throughout the torque range.It is in the sweeping bends that the Manual mode shines.  Knowing that the max torque is between 1800 - 2800 rpm, You want to be in this sweet spot by down-shifting going into the turn so that you can slingshot just off the apex curve whilst exploiting the RWD, 50:50 balanced chassis to derive maximum driving pleasure.  Pure joy!</blockquote>