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      04-09-2018, 09:35 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by gsrbri View Post
Does anyone know if AMG begins with a modified platform, as BMW does, versus the same platform with modifications. BMW M cars are usually only the unibody from the base car, and all the subframe, suspension, drivetrain, sheet metal, etc are basically all new for the M version.

It's an expensive route but makes a great car that you just can't duplicate with modifications to a base car (in the BMWs case)
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Originally Posted by gsrbri View Post
Does anyone know if AMG begins with a modified platform, as BMW does, versus the same platform with modifications. BMW M cars are usually only the unibody from the base car, and all the subframe, suspension, drivetrain, sheet metal, etc are basically all new for the M version.

It's an expensive route but makes a great car that you just can't duplicate with modifications to a base car (in the BMWs case)
Maybe back in 2001. The new M5 shares many elements from a standard 5-series. It's not only the frame as you make it seem.
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