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The unusually high tow ratings on the euro specs is due to several conditions and circumstances not found in the United States.
1 they install trailer brake controller even in cars, something pretty much unheard-of.
2 They slow down when towing, something else pretty much unheard-of in the United States.
Another thing to consider.
Can you even get a trailer hitch rated for the max rating of the vehicle?
For example my camaro has a 2,000lb trailer and 200lb hitch rating. BUT no one ever bothered to make a hitch rated for that much. The only ones ever sold were rated for 1,000lb of trailer and 100lb of hitch weight.
Apparently this is very common with car trailer hitches.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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