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Originally Posted by M-SP0RT
It's a naturally chosen evolutionary path  |
I'd say it is more of a break than an evolution.
The common thread of all M3(4) since the inception with the E30 was to provide a dual use car, a practical daily driver and track toy. While the recipe to achieve this has evolved throughout the years, that basic philosophy behind the design and marketing of the M3/4 has remained constant. Folks debated over the recipe, but the intent remained. The F8X was an evolution, as it was able to expand on both extremes, being the best daily driver and most track ready M3/4 of all generation. Quite a feat IMO.
However, it is pretty clear that they have broken away from that common thread in the marketing of G8X. We'll have to wait and see how the car drives on track, but but from a design/engineering standpoint, weight went up significantly, they moved away from DCT and downgraded on other aspects such as the rear brakes, which also indicates a departure from that original thread.