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Originally Posted by 96LTWM3
I don't agree with any of this.
Although I can agree that a V6 may offer overall better packaging and balance.
The problem with a V6 M3 is pedigree.
911=flat6
Vette=pushrod V8
M3=I-6
Lambo=V12
AMG=V8
Some cars just wouldn't be what they are today without pedigree (racing history plus sticking to what defines THE car.)
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Many people just care about the balancing of the engine. I see not too many people caring about the heat issue. It is hard to make an I6 engine over 400 ponies without adding force induction. Look at the E46 M3, almost the last drop of juice had been squeezed out. Heat issue is the problem when adding a turbo charge on I6 engine, 335i was a good example and it ran lean mode on the track all the time. M3 is a pure racer on the track, heat is the big issue to concern when using I6 twin turbo engine. The heat problem in the fifth and sixth cylinders are the big headache. Therefore, I see no surprise BMW going to use the V6 turbo on the New M3. I think this is the main reason, I guess !