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Originally Posted by burnsniper
While I understand the limited timeline for the 1M, I think an a tuned N55 is the only engine that makes sense given the future line up:
M235i - 315 hp I6 N55
M3/4 - 450 hp I6 S55
It just doesn't make sense from a marketing standpoint to slot an I4 between the N55 M235i and the M3/4 S55. Also, I don't believe there is a financial case to be made for developing a third turbo charged I6 engine for one car (design, multiple country emissions testing and certification, etc.). All M cars are relatively small volume cars.
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I mostly agree, but could see a case for an M2 being a lighter, non F8x based car that could get by with a 320-340 hp version of the N20. If they made it 100-200 pounds lighter than the M235i it would potentially be faster and better handling.
Or you could just toss in a detuned version of the S55 and call it a day.