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They could simply remap it for little to no cost instead of improving already existing parts, but we'll have to wait and see what the aftermarket experiences with this gen. |
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N54 was last placed in the 2010 335i. The 335is ran from 2011-2013 and had the N54 as well. The z4 had the n54 until 2016. The 1m also had the N54 in 2011.
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However, at least now, BMW is including the same exact electronic LSD from their higher-tier M models, in their standard, M Performance, '40i-line; which adds a sublime layer of traction and ultimate M-like handling. Back in 2007, when the N54 was burning up in the streets and putting down better numbers than a E92 V8 M3, the rear diff ring gears was unfortunately welded shut, preventing any P&P modifications, so all that brute power on tap, was merely vaporized in tire smoke, from a pitiful, one-wheel-peel.. The M LSD in the standard BMW '40i models makes me wonder what's the point of M car now, other than bragging rights, - for whatever little that worth nowadays.. M340i has the identical e-LSD as the F-gen M2: http://www.vacmotorsports.com/news/3...483338466.html |
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Wow, this is the first shot I have seen of the two different generations together. Even with one being an M car and the other a standard line car, the overall designs couldn't be more dissimilar, almost as if they were designed by two separate companies.
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Meanwhile, Lexus seems to be more than a decade behind the times with their latest "high performance" sports sedan. N/A V6 producing 311 hp and producing numbers on par with that 2007 330i.
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To me though — the M340i felt extremely boring when I drove it, but I'll chalk it up to just not being their target customer anymore. It was not very enjoyable to drive, did not feel like a drivers car and was flat out not engaging. Maybe the 440i is better. If I only had the choice of that or the 330, I'd take the 330 and save the money. The X3M however was the opposite ( extremely fun to drive ) but it was $10k more as optioned. To me, that's money well spent and I think it's a good sign for the upcoming M3.
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