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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
It's not just about numbers.
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Agree ... an M3 was never about numbers, but much about engine fascination, but if I get to the opinion that ~430hp is enough für an new F8x M3/M4 then I stay with the great and unique N/A S65, look if I can get the fuel consuption a little bit lower and market the car over the great and unique and special engine ... and the lower weight.
In this case no one would care about numbers ...
and don´t forget an M3 was also never about torque numbers!
BUT if I decide to bring an new engine, than I must orientate this decision also on the cars I will compete with - not hp wise but concept wise! So in my opinion an 4.0ltr.V8TT based on the S63Tü - bore and stroke like S55 and with the same "lightweight" features was the way to go.
If the base C205 gets really ~100kg lighter and the C205 AMG C63 even a little bit more ... and than this car gets an V8TT with ~500+hp than I fear this car was the first AMG that beats an M3(M4) also on track ... and than the last and best argument for the M3 as the "best trackcar in its class" will be gone ... with little chance to react because of the engine limitations.
Than it would be clever if they could argue with an more racier engine like the S65 ...
and that an M3 is nothing about numbers.
Greetings BMW M3 CRT