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Originally Posted by CanAutM3
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Originally Posted by dmboone25
I think it's a foregone conclusion that we will see the AWD system from the M5 in the M3/4 at some point, especially if BMW continues to counter new models' weights with additional power.
I have a buddy who told me he got to spend some time with some M engineers a while back, and that ~400 BHP is about all RWD can really handle. My F80 ZCP definitely has trouble putting all of the power down (although my understanding is that this has gotten better over time with the F80/82).
Unless they find a way to drastically reduce weight, it's just a lot easier to add more power and AWD. We shall see...
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LOL. Tell that to Porsche with their latest GT2RS  |
I'm with this guy. Although the RR layout adds traction under power, it's still 700HP on a pendulum.
Even if you could turn off the AWD you can't turn the extra mass it's carrying off. I already have an X5M I don't need another two ton M car.