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Originally Posted by Wilson
Seriously if they can get 400 out of a 2Lt IL4 then they can get at least that out of a 3Lt IL6. And yes I expect the standard punters will reply and say its not about outright power, its about low weight and balance, well I want both high output and low weight.
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BMW's ability to extract higher specific output from the 3.0L I6 turbo is not what will keep the M2 below 400 HP. The M3/4 at 425 HP is the limiting factor. BMW is a company first and a car maker second. Having a less expensive M2 that out-performs the M3/4 is bad business.
We can wish for a 385+ HP engine in the M2 all day long, but it would be a coup of epic proportions if the M2 team were to sneak that by the brass and in to the market.