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      11-19-2013, 01:52 PM   #75
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Originally Posted by Boss330 View Post
Sure, that is a different characteristic to the S65, similar to what happened when the F10 M5 came after the V10 of the E60.

Doesn't seem that owners of the F10 M5 complain about the engines power or power delivery (nor the fact it leaves the E60 M5 behind ).

Obviously, the M3 is a different car from the M5 and it will be interesting to see if the S55 is a good match for the M3.
Bolded part is key. The M5 is a different car, driven differently than M3 owners. The M5 is a freeway missile, the turbo V8 works very well in that car.

The S65 engine characteristics you mentioned are exactly what makes the M3 an M3 (or at least it use to). A lot of owners track their M3's, smooth predictable power delivery is key. The S65 has that in spades. Honestly the S65 is one the best engines I have ever enjoyed at the track.
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