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Originally Posted by antzcrashing
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I got the weight figures from the label located at the bottom of the B pillar.
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As others have said that figure is not the vehicle weight but the max possible gross weight.
For US spec cars, BMWNA has to publish official US weights (incl. full fluids, all standard equipment for US and all options expected to be equipped on more than one-third of M3/M4 sold). Those values show for the DCT F80 vs ZF auto G80 that there is a 300lbs weight gain by the G80. 3540 lbs for the F80 versus 3840 lbs for the G80. |
Ok so if I math correctly, the G80 M3 comp would be 10 percent heavier than the F80 (sounds terrible). But if I math correctly again, the G80 M3 comp as 20 percent more powerful (510 HP vs 425 HP). That would seem to be moving in the right direction power-to-weight-ratio-wise, although we would like to see cars slim down vs add weight of course. |
I worry about this rationalization of the car's weight being okay because it is neutralized by the additional engine power. Does it have magic suspension also neutralize the weight gain in weight transfer on the turns? Would love to see a comparison of the past three gen M3's on an average track to see how it all plays out.
Hope the M2 starts coming in 4 doors for a lighter, smaller alternative akin to the E46 M4 four door of yore.