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I test drove the 135i when they very first came out in the BMW sponsored Autocross... I loved the car but never bought knowing that one day an M version of the car would come out.
Firstly, 335hp? Seriously? 33 extra horsepower is the best BMW can do?
Secondly, I hope to hell it is not a turbo and is naturally aspirated.
Thirdly, I cannot believe that BMW didn't call it the M1... what a cop out.
That last point only leads me to believe that the entire car is one giant compromise; basically an effort to out-do the 135i... but keep it under the M3 bar. Considering how good the 135i was there is not much wiggle room for dramatic improvement, I really wish BMW would just make the best damn car they could instead of pussy footing around the political issues. Detuned engines and long convoluted names are BS.
I will be waiting eagerly on more details, although I don't have a lot of confidence at this point.
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