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Originally Posted by JRobUSC
That's what I don't understand. BMW has a platform there just ITCHING for a high performance version. It looks amazing, it's lightweight, and even in current form with bicycle tires it handles well. Imagine it with 520+hp (M version of the B48 2.0L I4 boosted to 350hp with 190hp electric motor from the upcoming i3s), real brakes, suspension by M, and a set of Pilot Sport 4S tires of appropriate width. Start it at $170k and they'd have a legit competitor to the 911 Turbo, NSX, R8, etc. It's the halo car they need but refuse to build, and they already have all the parts. But no, instead we get a 15-20hp LCI bump. That car is such a missed opportunity for BMW.
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You said it better than me.
That kind of car could compete with the best from the other luxury brands...too bad...