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Originally Posted by jbraslins
Agreed. I think M3 was always about being the car that does it all.
What makes a world class engine? Is it peaky top end that makes you want to ring it's neck out every time it? The high rpm howl of a NA V8/I6? The direct, instant and linear throttle response?
All those things are amazing, but they are only one side of the coin. I loved my E90 M3, and my E46 M3. Both were amazing on track and as daily drivers. But I will be first to admit there were so many times I just wished for more mid-range for daily driving. When I test drove C63 I realized how different power delivery can also be fun. I've asked myself many times what an engine that is somewhere in between v8 AMG from C63 and S65 would be like? Would it be a better "do it all" engine? And I think BMW asked themselves the same question.
I am certain that new engine is exactly that. I think it will be a gem, just like all M engines always are.
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Best post I have read about this by far. Spot on IMO.