08-02-2014, 03:15 AM | #69 |
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The problem with the E92 M3 GTS was the price- equivalent to over $150000. Great car but in this price range you can take your pick of better dedicated track/ street cars. If I'm spending that sort of money the GTS is not even on my radar.
However, lighten the car drastically and give it an up rated S85 V10 rather than an S55 with power bump and now you're talking a very special car that might be worth the cash.
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08-02-2014, 04:41 AM | #70 |
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As we saw in Evo´s trackbattle between Carrera and M4, the M4 understeer oftenly. I think it is for safety reasons, M4 is not a track focused car as much than Carrera. There is room for GTS- model.
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08-02-2014, 07:02 AM | #73 |
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I vote for an M3/4 lightweight. Track focused with minimal driveline and chassis changes, but much more basic/light configuration, a little less luxury and on a modest price bump a la the E36.
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08-02-2014, 08:29 AM | #74 | |
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In which federalisation cost is not viable if only to sell only a few units. I have no idea if the M4 GTS will come to the USA or remain Europe and Asia only, I do know that a strategy exists for the car of which all details and schematics are not fully known just rumours still waiting to be confirmed along with the next M5 , M6 , returning to an all new V10 , The X1 M with 330PS and and the addition of a G31 M5 Touring due to strong sales of the Audi RS6 Avant in Continental Europe.
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08-02-2014, 11:11 AM | #76 |
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The X1 M ... Performance?! I can see here the engine from M235i with a little tune.
V10 TT for next M5/ M6.. Maybe in 2,5 to 3 years for sale. What about the engine for M2? As for M4 GTS we'll see an increase of ~30PS.. The most important thing here is the weight savings |
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If it happens, I hope that opens the way for the return of a V8 in the G-M3 and M4. (And yes, I did read the report of BMW pondering an I4 in the next M3/M4).
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Quoted for emphasis.
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08-02-2014, 01:15 PM | #80 |
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I'd be first in line for another V8 M3. The sound, the feel, A V8 is something special.
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No way BMW ever builds another NA engine.
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Let's hope the new GTS has both performance and good looks. The E46 CSL was a great looking overall package / car. The E92 GTS not so much.
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...but I bet in time the limited status of the GTS would help with long term value. |
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Pretty special indeed!
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