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Originally Posted by Dackelone
The newer car designs (F2x/F3x) are so much stiffer than the models they replace. A stiffer(structure) car will handle better. Its just that simple. Better handling equals faster lap times.
Dack
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To add on to what Dackelone said with regards to why the M235i has better laptimes, the 1M isn't setup all that great for getting best times on a track. The car has understeer at corner entry and oversteer at corner exit. These characteristics doesn't make for an easy car to drive and can cause a driver to be more cautious (even a pro driver).
The 1M suspension is setup for more of a fun in a loosey-goosey manner. Also, the BMW M CEO mentioned that the 2-series has a longer wheelbase, something that helps with mid-corner and long sweeper stability.