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      10-17-2012, 08:02 PM   #9
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Sorry, typo. But my point is that the RS5 is still a V8, along with other competitors. So either BMW is leading the pack in this segment by switching to a turbo V6 or they're going to miss the boat.

I guess time will tell... if sales for the next-gen M3 don't live up to expectations and Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, Caddy all continue to have success against the M3 then I wonder if BMW will bring the V8 back?
Consider the E90 328i & F30 328i. BMW went from NA 6cyl to FI 4cyl but performance/potential was dramatically improved. Don't worry, have faith in the new M3
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