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Originally Posted by solstice
I wish he had said "Significantly more lightweight". Maybe just a bad choice of word and that he meant significantly.
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Yes, good observation, that stood out to me as well. I think it is factually correct. The new M4 will will be larger than the current E92 M3 and thus even given a good dose of weight reduction shaving anything off it countered by the growing size. Also electronics and wiring keep growing and safety components the same. The only way to achieve weight reduction beyond the large effort in the E92 M3 is money and BMW is more about profit than anything else. The will lower the weight just enough to maintain class leadership with a likely underrated engine, making the car seem a bit of an overachiever.
I also noted the apologist point of view that clients of the new M5 appreciate the increase and torque at low rpm. Sure what's not to appreciate about that. Of course they don't talk about the similar yearning for a high redline and power all the way to redline and disappointment in the turbo lag.