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They make larger profit margins outside the US. Why go through the effort of developing a special product to sell it for a diminished return in a more competitive market?
I wouldn't blame them for not bringing it over. If It flops you can guarantee they'll never bring over anything else. Last edited by MasterP; 09-10-2014 at 01:55 PM.. |
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I could be wrong, but the likely reason you're seeing the new front lip now, is because it improves airflow to what is surely a tuned S55. |
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Also to people complaining about the wing, it's much easier to test a modifiable wing's downforce than fabricate a new one for every adjustment. I doubt the final version will have a boy racer wing, but will probably retain the most optimal adjustment angle.
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And BMW just doesn't have the depth of lineup behind them like Mercedes (Daimler AG) and Porsche (Volkswagen AG) so it's more difficult for them to adhere to CAFE standards when their lineup consists of only sport oriented drivetrains.
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09-10-2014, 02:29 PM | #51 |
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Its progress on the M4 - More Carbon , More power and increased dynamics.
But Less weight.
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yup, holy wing Batman!
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That wing is ugly. In reality the only thing I want out of this car is the higher output motor.
But I would take a competition package - lower ride height, new wheels, exhaust and 30hp/tq more. |
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Chevy can get a Z28 and Z06 to pass Mercedes can get 3 versions of their C63 to pass Porsche can do the GT3RS and ~300 units of the GT3RS 4.0 I don't see a good excuse for BMW. Its competitors do it. This is not some wonderful 5.8L NA V10 that revs to 9500rpm, it is clear BMW does not have what it takes to give us that, unfortunately. AMG can build an SLS... BMW gives us an i8. This is a boosted version of the S55. The lack of weight will make MPG/emissions be the same as the regular M4. I hope this thing has a solid 500hp, carbon doors, Ti exhaust, race seats and no nav crap. Should take 200lb out of the car! |
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However, the GT3RS is sold over here. The cool euro seats are optional and not road legal, but they still manage to sell the car here! |
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