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Old 27-04-2018, 20:44   #1
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Question How to figure out if my tow vehicle has enough power?

I just bought a Chaparral 310 Signature. She weights 10,600 lbs dry.

I currently drive a 2005 BMW 730: Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 3 litre/liter naturally aspirated 6 cylinder engine, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 254.5 bhp (258 PS/190 kW) at 6600 rpm and 300 N·m (221 lb·ft/30.6 kgm) at 2500-4000 rpm respectively.

A 6 speed automatic transmission transfers the power to the rear wheels.

It's claimed weight (car) at the kerb is 4045 lbs.

I am not in the USA, so I do not have to follow any laws about the width of the tow vehicle vs. the trailer/boat. All I need to know is will I be able to tow that much weight with the motor I have?
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