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      05-12-2013, 11:46 PM   #83
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Originally Posted by stefan
Does 315hp seem a little weak to anyone for a supposedly sporty car with a 3L i6 twin scroll turbo? Hell, the new A-class AMG is a 2.0L 4cyl turbo making 360hp.

I'm sure the i6 is quieter, smoother, etc. But.. who wants that in a sporty car?
I have seen reports of the current 135i doing 0-60 in sub 5 seconds. Acceleration is the absolute last thing this car will have a problem with. Anyway we all know that 315 number is complete bs. I just saw a dyno of a stock M135i that was at 340hp at the crank.

It will be interesting to see what automakers start doing about this power corner they have backed themselves into. Because its getting to the point of stupidity.
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