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      08-13-2015, 03:50 PM   #39
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Originally Posted by Haywood View Post
N55 engine? Has that definitely been confirmed? If so, that's a deal breaker for me. I don't understand why they can't use a de-tuned S55?
Because it would undoubtedly eat into M3/M4 sales. The M4 has a starting price of $65K in the US, offering an M2 with "detuned" motor for almost $15K less would not work in BMW's favor monetarily. The 1M used an N54, no one complained, I suspect it will be similar with the M2.
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