This seems to be the best case (win-win) scenario as far as balancing sales objectives, letting the G8x reap the fruits of labor from the F90's R&D, while still being able to cater to the "purist"/enthusiast crowd that will undoubtedly receive the idea of the RWD Manual M3 with a warm welcome.
Flasch makes a good argument for using the "foundations that we laid with the M5" since not only are development costs shared, but that will now make the M3 argument a stronger contender for those previously on the fence who live in harsher climates while still keeping the Manual RWD option open for those who live in dry/warmer climates and/or intend on using the M3 as a weekend/fun car.
Overall, it's good news to know that the concept of a manual, RWD M3 has been spared the death penalty, at least for now...
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