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      09-01-2020, 06:44 PM   #132
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Originally Posted by CanAutM3 View Post
The 8-series has a shorter wheelbase and a wider track than the 4 for more agile handling. Go with a light high-power I6 with TERS technology, trim massively on the luxury pampering of the regular M8, a lighter rear DCT transaxle and you can shed significant weight to make for a very engaging car to drive. The prospect of the G8X is leaving a bit meh, but if BMW would make such a beast
While that sounds nice, I just don't have any confidence in BMW/M making anything that good, their track record as of late (aside from M2) isn't the best. Not to mention the 8er is already overpriced, a CSL will drive it into Porsche GT prices and we all know which car we'd rather have...
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