Not sure if its been mentioned but the M235i could just be one of the best performance bargains released by BMW on par with the 1M, with such a tunable engine (N55) in such a lightweight car its potential for a super car power/weight ratio is tremendous.
M135i weight = 3168lbs (lets assume M235i weighs the same)
M235i weight = 3168lbs
M5 weight = 4114lbs
M235i = N55 tuned with ~$2K in modifications (tune, dp, ic, meth/e85, etc) = 400whp = 7.9lbs/whp
New M5 = 527whp = 7.8lbs/whp
Ferrari 458 = 450whp; weight = 3274lbs = 7.3lbs/whp
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