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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 car with RWD, aren't there some components that have to be shared, and thus over engineered for that base car?
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There are really only three configurations.
Base with a stick.
Comp with automatic.
Comp with automatic and AWD.
That’s it. You can’t get the non-comp with an automatic, or any comp with a stick, so even with two power levels, two transmissions, and two drivetrains, you only have three combos to choose from. The decision flowchart is pretty simple:
Stick, yes or no?
If no, then AWD yes or no?