BMW M235i Will Beat 1M Coupe Around Nurburgring and Have Limited Slip Differential |
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07-23-2013, 03:38 PM | #67 |
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Tuned M235i with an LSD will be a monster on the track!
M135i weight = 3168lbs (lets assume M235i weighs the same) M235i weight = 3168lbs M5 weight = 4114lbs M235i = N55 tuned with ~$2K in modifications (tune, dp, ic, meth/e85, etc) = 400whp = 7.9lbs/whp New M5 (stock) = 527whp = 7.8lbs/whp |
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Wow...All this sounds great. I just hope they don't make it a limited edition with only 100 production models that sell out in the first month.
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Finally an LSD! Thank you BMW for listening. Let's hope its a real option and not just an expensive M Performance dealer add on. I can't wait until they are ready for delivery in U.S..
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And it will be a beast.
The true succesor to the E46 M3 imo.
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I am a bit confused, so there is going to be a "M Performance option" in a M235i? aren't you already paying for the M Brand name?
anyway, the M235i is supposed to have 320 hp standard, so what is the performance kit going to make it? 335hp? 340hp? plus the LSD. if that is true, then there really is no room for a M2, the M3/M4 will only have 415 HP, BMW isn't going to want a lighter weight M2 with say 375-380 hp to perform better than the higher priced M3/M4. But I wouldn't rule it out in the future, as others have said maybe it will be a 2-3 year offering at the end of the new cars life cycle, very limited production type thing... Which also probably means no M2 GC which I was looking forward to. |
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Guys,
What do you think of this price sheet? This is my own personal guess...
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With a DCT or is that going to be for Ms only soon?
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We definitely need an M2!! Any clue as to what the power levels will be? 350hp? 360? 360hp in a 3100lb car, perfect car on paper for me.
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07-23-2013, 04:43 PM | #77 |
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The full article said no M2.
But then the article from FN said they want to do an M2. I expect it'll be like every other series; M and M Performance models not released near each-other time-wise to prevent cannibalising sales. In the same way no M performance F30 series whilst all the hype about the impending M3/4 proper. |
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07-23-2013, 04:52 PM | #78 |
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Also what is this about M Sports Performance package? I thought this already was the M Performance Model.
So am I to believe that with the LSD this will be the M235i M Performance M Sport Performance model? Urgh head spinning. Too many M's and not real ones at that. |
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Great news on the LSD. I hope they make it standard not optional. Personally, I couldn't care less about the ring time. Make the car fun and joyful like the 1M and people will line up to buy it.
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07-23-2013, 05:30 PM | #82 |
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That is indeed some good news. They should make that happen across the board. The M-sport pkg should come standard with limited slip. The price of M-sport pkg should be reasonable.
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The name is dumb but you can't deny the performance.
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BMW may be late to the party but when they arrive they will not add extra entertainment but they intend to crash the party by bringing exactly what is expected in this segment. The 2er Gran Coupe will be RWD with optional xDrive so they know exactly what customer they are aiming for. M2 will be the flagship and the pinnacle it will again be that entry point to the M Division. One thing is abundantly clear and that is the M235i with its optional M Performance accessories which add extra dimension to the sportier look of the M235i with swathes of CFRP and aero appendages. Will not be a poor relative.
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Any confidence on an M Performance 3 or 4 series model (for those of us whom cannot justify a company M3 or aftermarket bits for a 335i)? |
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I have heard ideas of M Performance diesel for BMW 3er , 3er Touring , X3 and X4 using detuned version of the Tri-Turbo found in the current M Performance cars.
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