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      11-22-2021, 04:37 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by TupperBMW View Post
^ That's kind of what I was feeling too. If the M340i is not a "true" M car, it is still way closer to being a "true" M car than it is to being a "sporty" 3 series. I mean, if you look at the real numbers as you put it: HP figures, 0-60 times, suspension and other mods, it has had some serious hardware upgrades added beyond just the superficial stuff.
I would say it's closer to a sporty 3 Series than an M3/4. There isn't much difference, other than the engine, compared to a 330i with the M sport package. It's an awesome car don't get me wrong, but straight line speed doesn't make something an M car.
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