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      08-26-2019, 10:03 AM   #92
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Originally Posted by hellrotm View Post
No, general consensus now is what was to be the Pure model is now the base, with higher state of tune. Comp model will be awd, so two models in total. Starting with the M2 CS, manuals will be options for special models going forward.
If BMW is truly going to continue building track oriented models a la the GTS/CSL, why would they add a manual option? Same reason why Porsche doesn't add a manual option to the RS models - it hurts performance.
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