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Originally Posted by chris719
I agree, M1 will most likely be behind the M3 in every metric, and there's nothing wrong with that. I'd say the M1 will be heavier than 135i, as most M cars of late tend to actually gain weight compared to the series model. It will be a fantastic car but I don't think it'll stop people wishing for a purist Cayman fighter.
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Yeah, but of late M cars have larger, heavier engines than the series models.
This M1 seems like it will have a modified N55. The N55 is 44 lbs lighter than the N54.
So even IF they adopt a second turbo to it (like I've just read is the rumor) that second turbo and plumbing shouldn't add up to 44 lbs.
Sure the larger intercooler, probably larger oil cooler and so forth will add a bit of weight.
But I'd also think they will drop some weight in the wheels and possibly brakes.
They may lose a bit of weight in other areas too, especially if they use a CF roof.
My guess is, if they do use a CF roof the M1 could weigh 50-70 lbs less than 135i. If no CF roof the M1 could be 0-30 lbs lighter. However, it may end up weighing a bit more too.
But I wouldn't think it would be anymore than 50 lbs heavier at most.