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Theoretically speaking, if Mercedes is able to develop a 2 liter 4 cylinder turbo capable of matching or exceeding 1M output (at least on paper and at least for the kw/hp rather than tq) than BMW should be able to do that as well. With less weight it should better 1M and M135i straightline performance (it may remain a slight improvement) which will be good enough for most potential buyers to go with the new M2. I am not expecting a huge power/tq difference between M135i and M2 but they sure will be differentiated enough in every other area to make M2 as appealing. In a way, the same story between a 2011 135i and a 1M will likely repeat.
I believe a detuned S55 with interim output between next M3/M4 and a M135i will be the wrong choice for M2.
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"The mark of a great car is one whose overall competence exceeds what you should expect from its individual components and the 1M does just that", Chris Harris.
BMW 1M-SOLD-: TECH: Evolve Race+N55mids, Evolve IC, Michelin PSS, ER cp, aFe filter, CDVx, Vorshlag camber plates, BMS OCC EXTERIOR: trunk spoiler, blacklines, black grills, IND goodies INTERIOR: Alcantara steering wheel, steel pedals, custom mats, MPower e-brake.
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