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That one also didn't have any mid-section cats, right? Not really a fair comparison.
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i'll wait for top gear, lagos, and harris to give their opinions. the most recent reviews didn't dig deep enough imo
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I have. It sounded worse than the Prius video, if you can believe it (surprisingly quiet - I was present during the recording of that video, BTW). The feelings of disappointment were unanimous amongst me and my group. The other guys literally laughed at how bad it was. However, after learning more about the car, I now believe that the valves were closed and that I wasn't getting the full Sport+ sound experience.
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and he's comparing a modded exhaust to stock.. change the exhaust on the new M3 and M4 and it will sound even better. |
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I am missing the S65 engine already, miss my E92 and E90 M3 so much.
M cars are all about the engines!! This car sounds "mehh" (maybe because of Youtube's sound quality but still) |
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Sutcliffe and many others disagree.
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Yes M's have always been about the total package but they have all had brilliant engines to go along with the chassis. There is no excuse for the halo BMW M car to not have a world class engine. All previous gen M's have had universally praised engines. Excuses shouldn't have to be made for this car. It should look and sound the best and have the best engine...period.
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If all you're looking for is sound, you would get a C63. This is NOT what the M3 is known for.
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What makes a world class engine? Is it peaky top end that makes you want to ring it's neck out every time? 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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