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Picked up an ATS 2.0T AWD this week
I picked up our new ATS 2.0T (AWD Automatic) test mule this week. I can confirm that it is using a a new flavor of the E39 ECM (E39A).
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This car definitely has all the right ingredients to be an extremely popular platform for performance tuning - the handling is exceptional and there appears to be a considerable amount of performance left on the table by the GM calibrators, presumably to avoid cannibalizing on the 3.6L sales.
The acceleration performance is respectable in stock trim -For our AWD automatic I have observed an average 0-60 mph time of 6.30 seconds and best time of 5.975 seconds, but keep in mind that the gearing and transmission tuning in this model is not optimal for 0-60 performance (the car currently shifts from 2nd to 3rd at 58 mph, adding a few tenths to the 0-60 time). I can confirm that is is using a T43 controller and we can presently tune the transmission with EFILive.
Attached is a 0-60 mph data log from the stock engine running 93 octane fuel.
I will post updates as we begin upgrading the power output.
Cheers,
Brian