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      09-06-2013, 12:19 PM   #125
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Originally Posted by Race 1 View Post
I am a bit confused as well as to why BMW did not just throw a turbo on a v8 and call it a day. The motors would probably be around the same weight it seems

Ultimately what I am hoping is that BMW did not max this motor out, I would love to be able to throw on some catless down pipes and a chip (or actual dyno tune) and have the car put down an extra 50hp/50tq to the wheels. It would be a huge disappointment to gain only minimal power because the motor is already significantly maxed out stock by BMW.
here's two big reasons (among others):

1. $$$
2. would have been too much power, and would have cannibalized the M5/6's sales and market positions. the lineup wouldn't make sense. same reason as why Porsche holds back on the Cayman
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