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      11-13-2011, 12:19 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by 96LTWM3 View Post
The first M3 was a true Motorsport vehicle.

However BMW is not known for their I-4 technology, Honda is.

The 3 series has always been BMWs bread and butter, it's always had an I-6.

I-6 defines BMW, it's the engine they used in the M1, first M5, M6, and 2 M3s.

Now they are using turbos to add power and efficiency, but still stick to the ideals of what defines a 3 series, an I-6
My point exactly. The E30 homologation special was race bred first, sales and ///Marketing second. Form follows function.

All the ///M3's since have been a ///Marketing focused endeavor. As will the next one be.

Until they need to build another version to homologate, the true ///M3 heritage is dead.

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