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      12-28-2012, 11:20 AM   #81
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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster View Post
320 hp N20 twin turbo 4cylinder
335-345 ft lb torque
7500 rpm
3100 lbs
$46,000


BMW already eschewed the Single Turbo n55 for the N54T in the 1M, and giving a 4 cyl the secret M sauce treatment would make the car a hoot.


The lighter N20 motor is a massive step in reducing weight. the 4 cyl motor will be powerful, torquey, and also more fuel efficient. hopefully it's also inexpensive to make since its already in cars like the f30....

....There is no reason the 2m should run more than 1M and should be under 50K price point as much as possible as a reasonably affordable M car in comparison to the STI/EVO/A5/R32.

I honestly believe your numbers will be close to what the M2 will have. Except for two things: 330 hp/360 ft/lb (overboost), and unfortunately the price will likely be around $55k. Again, I believe it will have it's own designation for the motor, not an N20 but S20, hopefully with more displacement. ::fingers crossed::
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