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Originally Posted by Twt
So my dreams of a more powerful and LIGHTER M2 are fading:
If there's a potential downside to the M2 Competition, it's the fact that the coupe weighs more than the existing version. Revisions to the cooling system for the more powerful engine reportedly causes the weight to increase by 121 pounds (55 kilograms). Since the upgraded powerplant produces 39 hp (28 kW) and 62 lb-ft (84 Nm) more than the stock example, the performance should still improve, despite the additional pounds.
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I've met them, and unfortunately that's exactly what the BMW M division guys say.