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      12-22-2010, 02:19 PM   #128
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Originally Posted by mkoesel View Post
Then you can pretty much rule it out right now.

The thing is, no other car in the class will have a high revving motor either. The upcoming (current in ROW) RS5 will, but that will probably be gone just about the time the the F32 M3 arrives on the scene. Doesn't make it non-viable as an alternative, however, the current M3 is besting it in just about every comparison test. The new one will likely decimate it performance wise.

That said, at least some other cars in the class will have V8 power. Even when the high revvers are all gone, I am still inclined to choose a V8 over an I6, assuming closely competitive performance in other areas of course.
That's what I am afraid of:

1. low redline
2. no 6MT
3. increased weight

I guess sticking to my S65 will be ok!
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