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Originally Posted by CanAutM3
My guess: AWD vs RWD and 3,986lb vs 3,827lb for the M440iXdrive and M340i
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Thanks CanAutM3. Poorer reading on the M440iXdrive with only 159 lbs more despite its construction being "sportier" (wider and lower track). Seems like this is a substantial point to check between the G8X RWD vs G8X AWD. Does the G8X have the same AWD system as the M440iXDrive?
Just found this article
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/the-202...s-car-letdown/ 53.8% front for the 4 series. Same for the G8X AWD?
"Although it is a rear-biased AWD system, it could still potentially upset the platform’s overall balance. Given that it is an M model, the M4 will likely receive other tweaks to counter any potential understeer." Not sure whether this will mean more weight or merely tuning. The G8X RWD engine bay is packed to the brim ... I know this is not being scientific.
Perhaps BMW will
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Originally Posted by CanAutM3
IMO the AWD will need the staggered wheels even more than the RWD to curb the understeer due to the even greater front weight bias and front wheel traction.
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