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Having owned an E46 M3 with a 8000RPM redline and now owning a 1M with a 7000RPM redline, I can honestly tell you I don't miss the extra 1000RPM. There's nothing like revving to 3000RPM in the 1M and mashing the throttle and having that extra torque plant you in the seat. The extra torque is especially appreciated on the highway in 6th gear when you want to pass someone without downshifting. My 1M accelerates so hard in 6th gear that some passengers that I have had in the car asked me if I was in 4th gear..