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      01-16-2014, 10:42 PM   #126
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Originally Posted by chiphead View Post
Weight reduction was one of the goals of F30 compared to E90. M4 takes it a step further with CF bits. F22 is a slight mod of the E82 and weight reduction reduction costs $$$ and unfortunately there isn't much you can do with the limited budget.
Weight reduction was "not one of the goals". The current 328i is heavier than the old one. Only the 335i is slightly lighter than the old one.

Had weight reduction been a serious goal, they wouldn't be using a 2L aluminum block turbo four over a magnesium/aluminum block NA 6.
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