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Keep in mind is that BMW will probably under rate the output. First of all they don't want to lure away anybody currently planning on buying an M3. They also don't want to provide competitors (i.e. Audi) with a target to aim at. So they might be leaking an output of 335-340 while intending something closer to 360.
The other critical question is weight. If the output is truly 335-340, but they shave off 50-100kg, then I won't complain. Scott has previously suggested that M engineers have been happy with the amount of weight savings, suggesting the vehicle is at least no heavier than the current 135. We know there will be a carbon fiber roof, and as this article indicates, there may be additional carbon fiber elements. So I am hopeful the power to weight ratio will be favorable.
Last edited by HERR FSTIR; 07-31-2010 at 02:17 AM..
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