Though, remember the E9x was an 8:0x car.
Back in 2007 when the car hit, that was a very respectable time. But the bar has moved quickly in the last few years - and further than ten seconds. A 7:5x time is well and good, but the fast cars are getting *very* fast. Mid 7 min range is being hit by cars under $100k. And BMWs own M235i (or M135i perhaps) is in the 8:10 range if I recall.
That being said, we have seen what AWD does for the GTR, so a good system can overcome its weight penalty and then some, or so it appears.
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Originally Posted by ///M235i
So if the f80 is already TEN WHOLE FRICKIN' SECONDS faster around the n-ring than the e90? ... and the added weight from an xDrive will make it only 5 seconds faster instead of 10? That is not a bad compromise at all. And the xDrive will likely make up for some of the added weight in part due to quicker launches and corner exits. Do it BMW. Do it. xDrive M cars please!
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