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Originally Posted by joelk
a 335i was out prior to the m3
if a 335i and m3 can co-exist then a 135i and M1 can certainly co-exist as well.
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The engine in the M1 would probably be the 3.2L from the E46 M3 /Z4M, which isn't such a leap from the 3.0L TT engine, as the 4.0L V8 in the new E92 M3.
However, I agree that they could co-exist, but only if the M1 shed at least 100Kg (which would make it CSL-ish), and had the M-diff, no RFTs, mechanical power steering. Otherwise - what significant differences would there be except for an NA ~340hp Vs FI ~300hp (easily tuneable beyond the reach of the NA engine).