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Originally Posted by Markus03
Although BMW has given a lot of effort in weight reduction, i'm still a little disappointed  about the torque...the whole thrill of taking off from a standstill is the feeling of being thrown back into your seat and feeling the rush and adrenaline; if the 335i offers 300 lb-ft of torque, i expect more from the M3; however, having said that, I believe in the end the overall package will surely favor the new M3 (taking into consideration the suspension, chassis and handling)  |
Torque = Weight
Weight = bad
It is all about the torque curve and not the absolute number. This engine delivers the flatest torque curve I have ever seen for an atmospheric engine. You will be push back into your seat and it will keep you there.