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Originally Posted by Remonster
Making high RPM power with a turbo motor is easy if you don't mind turbo lag, the problem for M is satisfying both the people who want instant throttle response and low-RPM torque and the people who want huge turbos that can flow plenty of air and maintain 18psi of boost at 8,00RPM. I don't know if you've experienced an HPF car in person but they have some serious turbo lag, much more than most M drivers would be willing to put up with and waaayy more than an N54 or N55.
Search the web and you'll find some complaints about the MP4-12c's turbo lag, too. I read a forum post from an owner who said it felt pretty boring below 3,000RPM
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the e46 m3 was fast enough without boost. the boost is just a bonus.