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Since BMW used the Z4 engine for the 1M, I looked for articles on the next gen Z4 for clues as to an engine that might be a candidate for the M2.
2/11/2013 Left lane News reported that BMW was developing a "new V6 hybrid system for the Z4 that will generate 400hp."
That would give the M3/M4 some competition but so be it. When the e46 M3 debuted in 2001 it was quicker than the existing M5 and most everyone doubted BMW would ever do that.
I am not familiar with Leftlane news so I do not know if they engage in wild speculation. I read all the posts on this thread and didn't see this hybrid mentioned. I assume this would address the mpg standards.
I like the idea but I hope the M engineers give it a final tweaking before it gets the M Power designation.
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