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Originally Posted by FormulaMMM
The Pure is the only M3/M4 offered with a manual gearbox because BMW has no stickshift that can handle more than 480lb ft – which higher-grade versions will exceed.
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No pure anymore, just base and comp. Base rwd and manual(option), 480ps like the article said. Comp is getting the awd with 510ps and auto only due to drivetrain choice(not increased power). Notice how the X3M and X3Mcomp have same 442tq rating while having different hp ratings(473/503)
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Originally Posted by SunnyD
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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Why, because customers shopping these special models are asking for it. Porsche heard the crys and is again now offering a manual in the 991.2 GT3. The M4GTS isn't a RS competitor, it is an attempt at a GT3 competitor. Watch when the M2CS is lauched, it will sell at or above msrp just because of the manual option. Unlike the M4CS/GTS that was eventually sold at large discounts to move inventory collecting dust on lots.