Though I really don't see any point in this car, 35hp bump and only 70lbs lighter? Come'on BMW... gtfo

 

While the boost in power is only mild, you do get a limited slip diff, wider track, fatter tires, eclusive interior, and obviously, the body looks a bit different. I think I would have preferred bmw using the 3.2 I-6 (S54) from the previous generation M3. The lack of an M-specific engine is rather a foolish decision in my mind, even though it helped keep the price down.

 

yea personally, I don't think it deserves the M badge that's all

 

I wonder if they didn't want it to take center-stage from their 'flagship' M3.
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agreed it doesnt deserve the m badge :/

 

You guys are awfully harsh. If Mazda had produced an real MS RX-8 with 35 more HP while losing 70lbs, widened the track, and wheels and tires, tightened up the shocks, improved the brakes, etc, you've be singing praises to heaven ...

 

hahahahah how true That car at Daytona had a loooot of eyeballs on her. Good looking ride.

 

I guess he is right haha...


Sad that it'll never happen...

 

im just saying that, as a bmw enthusiast but still i hold the same thing against mazda