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Originally Posted by Penguino
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Originally Posted by gsrbri
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
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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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. |
What is shared? In the case of the M4, it shares almost nothing with the 435/440. Maybe a few interior controls, but not much more. The M5 may not follow the exact design philosophy, but likely quite close. Brakes, suspension, drivetrain, body panels, etc, etc are all M specific - although I think this time the V-8 has some commonality in structure, to your point. Not sure much else though?