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      12-16-2012, 11:05 AM   #137
Jake C
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Originally Posted by RPM90 View Post
The render looks very nice.
If BMW builds this and offers it with a 3.0 NA or turbo then it WILL be my next BMW.
If not a 3.0, then at least a higher tune N20 2.0T, I'll still take it.

BUT, if they price this 4 door at the same pricing as a current 3 series, then no.
I am interested in the engine options as well.

Because all of the indications and hints seem to be that the M2 or 2M will be a high strung 4cyl. See below:

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26 View Post
Although work has commenced on the "Downsized" M, The M2 or the replacement for the most admired 1er M Coupe.
It is known as the "Downsized" M because BMW M are investigating the concept of a completely reworked N20 based four cylinder in terms of the successor to the 1M offering the same recipe as before but with lower weight but still offering the entry to M ownership with the key of precision rather than outright power.
I think some buyers would have a tough time psychologically accepting that the 4cyl is better (more powerful) than the 6cyl. But I would welcome a Tri or Quad Turbo 4cyl for the model topping M2 Coupe. I think the N20 in the current 328 is a good base and since we won't see an M2 until around 2015 or so. The engineers have plenty of time to tinker.

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