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If BMW wants they can make the M3/M4 a lot lighter with CFRP use. They can also contain the cost side of the equation as can be seen with i3. Problem is that they will not do it. Maybe later they will sell more expensive variants of M3/M4 with greater CFRP use for thousands more as some special edition models.
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Originally Posted by solstice
I think the M chief gave pretty specific details on what areas have been lightened vs the base car. There are many here including yourself though who thinks the car is going to be super expensive with any meaningful use of CFRP as in for example the seats and that just minimum weight can be saved compared to the E9X M3. I'm just saying that BMW has shown with the i3 that they can produce and sell major CFRP constructions to a very modest price. I don't think the dogma that CFRP in any meaningful quantity will make a car like the M3 cost prohibitive is true any more for BMW. They have now invested in tools, technology and supplier chains to the point that it's production ready. The main plant is here in Moses Lake. I know your stance and explanations but I don't share them.
I think the curb weight will start with 33 when configured optimally. We'll see.
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