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I would be really disappointed if the next M3 is simply a shrunken version of my F10 M5. If they simply slap a 3.5 straight 6 with twin turbo and call it a day, it would be underwhelming. I am expecting some new goodies like a tri-turbo setup or something innovative to help eliminate turbo lag. Lag while minimal, is still present in the M5. For a large executive sedan like the M5, it's still within tolerable limit, but my sense is that buyers would be a lot less forgiving when it comes to the M3. Somehow, my hopes are not high now as BMW seems to be more interested in cost cutting these days.