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Originally Posted by Ilikemike
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Originally Posted by alex2364
Every new M3 has grown in size and weight so I don't see why this new one wouldn't. The G20 330i is heavier than F30 330i.
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Perhaps, but the F82 is ~120 lbs lighter than the E92. |
Half of that was engine weight (eliminating the v8) and I don't see them cutting another 40+ lbs on a turbo inline 6 to turbo inline 6 evolution with comparable displacement.
Another big contributor was composite materials - like the carbon fiber drive shaft that was discontinued due to cost and structural integrity.
Always room for weight saving there but seems like the trend is more cosmetic - what would happen to m performance parts and special edition models (comp package, GTS, CSL, etc) if the car came standard with a ton of light material?