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Originally Posted by Karmic Man
I would say performance is more accessible on the AWD model
However with any type of serious track driving the RWD platform will win because of the lack of extra weight (front diff + transfer case) in the front and also less maintenance on consumables due to wear and tear.
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I disagree, the higher corner exit speed enabled by the AWD’s traction advantage (earlier on the throttle with more power) should more than make up for the extra weight. If not I doubt BMW would bother with offering AWD. I think the main reason it is offered is increased track performance, that the competition model seem to be exclusively AWD also point in this direction but we’ll see when the numbers are out and these cars are put to test by magazines how it plays out.