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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls
Can I ask a question, and I'm being genuine here.
On the E92, there was one engine power rating and just real wheel drive. Simple. Like every M3 before.
Now we're here. 2 power options, 2 transmissions, 2 drivetrain options. Doesn't it cost more to develop a platform that can handle all these options? Yes it does I know, but isn't there some weight penalty for engineering everything together?
Even on a stick with RWD, aren't there some components that have to be shared, and thus over engineered for that base ?
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I'd presume the over engineering would remain very limited. On the MT, you'll probably share drive shafts/(lsd) diff of the AT that is capable to handle 650Nm but you'll want this over dimensioning for the MT torque peaks. For the AWD, there is no more strain to the rear, but seen it can put 100% of the torque on the rear, there is no over engineering here either.