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Originally Posted by Jonas
In my opinion for a high performance sport sedan/coupe in this class the the M F8x drivetrain is the winner versus the current C63 and the speculated new C63. If you have two turbos, 3.0l and 6 cylinders is enough engine. No need to add the weight that two more cylinders brings.
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Good point, but obviously we don't know details of the M177 yet so it's too early to say for sure. The word is that the engine is very compact. With some concerted effort it should be possible to design a V8 that is only a little heavier than the I6. Remember, this is an AMG-specific engine and not the corporate go-to V8 like the VAG 4.0L turbo. Also, the V8 layout potentially presents the opportunity for better weight distribution.
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I think the BMW wins with the M-DCT or manual transmission options and the active rear differential as well.
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DCT in particular is a huge plus for the BMW, no doubt.