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The Original Post in this thread was about the 8speed on the Xdrive platform, but ended with this same idea, but worded slightly different. Nothing to this point indicates there will be no manual option. “There could, however, be a rear-drive, manual-gearbox light at the end of the tunnel. In the past, M’s CS models have been the most powerful, quick and focused offerings, but there is a suggestion that a new M3 CS could focus less on performance and more on a purer driving experience. This would be achieved by offering a rear-drive, manual model, whose turbocharged six would produce less torque (and subsequently power, too) to preserve the gearbox’s internals, but would also shun some of the complex – and heavy – technology that burdens modern performance cars. It sounds like an M3 evo would build. Hopefully BMW will, too.ted there will also be a RWD model that is for purists.” |
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03-15-2019, 12:29 PM | #92 | ||
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F80 is a fun car to drive and I'm obviously a fan... But its awful at putting its power to the pavement. AWD will be a game changer. I look forward to it. |
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03-15-2019, 04:19 PM | #93 |
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Since when is an all-wheel drive, turbo-charged, electric steering, active-sound equipped M a "real" M?
Then you have the grotesque cluster panel in the G gen that looks more like a bad attempt at an iWatch than the traditional round and analog gauges? The E92 was the first and last M I'll ever buy. |
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03-15-2019, 06:50 PM | #94 |
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Today i saw the new Z4.
The wheelbase and how low the car is awesome. The stance of the car is awesome. The M3 and M4 next to it are looking like trucks. The new M3 is even bigger. If you see a Z4 next to a M3 you understand very quickly that it has no point to use the m3 or m4 on track. The basis of the new z4 is the perfect size and very low center of gravity for becomming a trackcar. We only need Z4M with a steel roof and a S58 with 400 hp and lightweight panels. No way i buy me toyota! I sell my m2C for it instantly for a Z4M with steel roof coupe! This will be thru competitor for a porsche! New Z4 does lap the ring faster then an M2 M3 and m4 are so big they are fast transportation no more then that! Very good at that though! |
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It's only March, but comment of the dang year right here.
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And take it to a track every weekend
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W.r.t. the upcoming awd/rwd m3/4, I really hope they keep the character somewhat sporting - I would hate it to be a mini m5. |
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I am kind of disappointed to hear about the automatic, but I'm optimistic the car will still be fun when its out... otherwise, I assume the next m2 will cover whats left |
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03-31-2019, 12:47 AM | #105 |
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My 2 cents on awd. In a 500hp car you probably don’t need it (unless you are only focused on 0-60). I enjoy my rwd F80 M3 Comp the way it is. On the other hand, my 700+hp GT-R is a different story. I had the front drive shaft removed and ran the car in rwd for a week and it was scary. Could not put that power down and would get sideways in a hurry, and this was with 315/30/20 Nitto NT01 tires. In awd the car was awesome. So much traction and was able to use all that power (except in first gear where all four wheels would spin). Even 1000hp GT-RS are very driveable with awd (as opposed to a Supra which is quite a handful at 1000hp).
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