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      06-22-2013, 05:39 PM   #339
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Originally Posted by r3dbimmer89 View Post
It's called the S55 and will be based on the N55. So yes it will be an adaptation of a series engine just like every M engine in the past besides the S65/85. For example the E46's S54 which was based on the M54 etc.

The E9X M3 really made people forget about M's true heritage.
Well yes all M engines had their roots in standard BMW engines
But at least they put in a little effort in making them different
I think the difference between the n55 and the s55 will be much smaller
Both will be turbo
No individual throttle bodies ( which other than the parts bin 1m) was the norm
Now with the m5 and m3
It's basically a stock engine plus a different tune

The problem I see is why am I paying so much more for the m3/4 now?
It's not for bespoke parts anymore
The m3/4 will become a 335 plus a tune
Which I can add to the 335 for less than a $1000
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