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      11-21-2017, 10:12 AM   #18
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The unsprung mass is always a huge advantage and even more-so this time than last generation. The specs indicate 50.7lbs (last gen i believe was 43) and it's even more of a big deal when all 4 wheels are driving power opposed to just the rear. Now to say this is worth $8500 is in the eye of the buyer.
I completely agree....Unsprung weight and rotational mass are factors. I just don't see it affecting the average M5 driver who won't be concerned in tracking it.

If it's a GT3 or something, I can see that being a consideration.
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