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Originally Posted by seis-speed
Some numbers that stood out to me....
Size
5.2" longer, 1" wider, .5" taller (only 2" longer than 3 series)
Weight
430i 3,578lbs, 430Xdrive 3,708lbs, M440 Xdrive 3,977 lbs
Quick thoughts
A manual will weigh ~ 70-100lbs less.
Xdrive is going to add a lot of weight.
The 4 door version looks better in the new dimensions.
The weight is not as drastic as 991.2 vs 992.
Added size is not as drastic when comparing to former 3series, but we need to see how the G80 dimension come in.
3 series has grown, so Mcar derivitive will grow, if you want a smaller car get an M2.
Can't wait to get specs on the G80 lineup.
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A reminder too when using the US press release curb weights that the weights for the different versions (430, 430x, m440x) are probably not perfectly apples to apples.
US curb weight rules require manufacturers to include in the listed curb weight options that are expected to be ordered often.... there are going to be many more loaded exec pack m440s than 430 rwd. So the m440 curb weight is probably closer to the heaviest possible iteration for that version than the 430