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Definitely, not a game changer at all. It will be a delight for people seeking something more than 135 with similar pocket size dimension, but M3 will hold its own against 1M since driving experience is completely different.
It will be heavier than the 135i which is close to 3400 lbs, which will put the actual 1M curb weight around 3500 lbs (1580 KG or so). The car has a souped up N54 x35 engine and identical redline of 7000 rpm so the hugely reduced redline and piston speeds for an M car change the visceral feel of the car.
All the reviews have said the induction, exhaust sound is disappointing for obvious reasons that it is a turbocharged engine. The engine seems to still lose steam past 5500 rpm much like the base N54 engine with similar characteristics.
Throttle response wise, I have read Chris Harris' impressions where he mentioned the throttle response only gets good near redline where the car is in full boost. At low revs, turbo lag is still pronounced.
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""A great sounding, responsive, high-revving, naturally aspirated engine is part of the DNA of a thoroughbred sports car. No two ways about it."
- Lamborghini on turbocharging
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