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      02-08-2021, 04:06 PM   #1
SlwG20
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M2cs vs M3cs VS M4cs Longevity

I haven't seen much discussion on this topic but I wanted to hear some thoughts.

Seeing the recent uptick in desire for the E30 M3. Made me wonder what will be the next M car to potentially be come a future classic in the next 20+ years.

So I Simply narrowed it down to the most limited and powerful M cars to date.
M2cs, M3cs & M4cs.

Before I give my opinion and why I wanted to lay out some specs.

M2cs
Production #'s: Only 2,200 units
Engine: S55
HP:444
Torque:406 lbs/ft
0-60mph:3.8
Transmission: Manual
Upgrades: reduced weight
dual branch exhaust
Adaptive M Suspension
CF Front splitter
CF Sideview mirrors
CF Rear spolier
CF New rear diffuser
CF roof
CF Center transmission tunnel


M3cs
Production #'s: Only 1,200 units
Engine:S55
HP:453
Torque:443 lbs/ft
0-60mph:3.9
Transmission: DCT
Upgrades:265/35ZR-19 front
285/30ZR-20 rear
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
M Adaptive Dampers reprogrammed
CF Front splitter
CF Rear spolier
CF Driveshaft
CF New rear diffuser

M4cs
Production #'s: Only 3,000 units
Engine:S55
HP:454
Torque:442 lbs/ft
0-60mph:3.9
Transmission: DCT
Upgrades: lower and stiffer springs, dampers and anti-roll bars from M4C
265/35x19s front
285/30x20s rear
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
M Adaptive Dampers reprogrammed
Electronic power steering reprogrammed
CF reinforced plastic hood (25% lighter)
CF Front splitter
CF Rear spolier
CF Driveshaft
CF New rear diffuser
Lighter Front seats
Naked Door cards
OLED Tail Lights

Im Sure I missed a few things. However, even tho the M4cs Has the highest production numbers I think it will age the best. It is the 1st ever M4 produced by BMW along with it has some M4 GTS parts. With the M3cs having the lower production numbers and the M2Cs Being Manual its a toss up for me for the #2 spot.

What do you think?

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