Is the m140/240 considered an M car?
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Billy_Whizzzz said:
No. Its not an M car and doesn't fall under the M Power section. And I say this as an owner of an M140i (and also a proper M car) . That doesn't mean they're not good. But M cars are:
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M635i
Z3M
Z4M
1M (only just, however good it is)
Not included:
M535i
M140i/240i
X5 M50D
One more added that I have (having had a proper M previously )M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M635i
Z3M
Z4M
1M (only just, however good it is)
Not included:
M535i
M140i/240i
X5 M50D
Billy_Whizzzz said:
No. Its not an M car and doesn't fall under the M Power section. And I say this as an owner of an M140i (and also a proper M car) . That doesn't mean they're not good. But M cars are:
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M635i
Z3M
Z4M
1M (only just, however good it is)
Not included:
M535i
M140i/240i
Why is the 1M only just? M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M635i
Z3M
Z4M
1M (only just, however good it is)
Not included:
M535i
M140i/240i
Billy_Whizzzz said:
True. But it's properly breathed on with M parts - whereas the 1M wasn't much different from the 335
I think the Z4 35is had the same/identical turbo donkey as well? ETA: admittedly it did sound rather good in that recent 1MvsM2 comparison CH did, albeit it with a fancy exhaust.As for the suggestion that the X50M diesel should be considered as a true M car
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Edited by MOTK on Tuesday 6th December 00:29
MOTK said:
I think the Z4 35is had the same/identical turbo donkey as well? ETA: admittedly it did sound rather good in that recent 1MvsM2 comparison CH did, albeit it with a fancy exhaust.
Yes correct - the 1M shared its engine with the Z4 35is. And that certainly isn't an M car. And an M car should have an engine that ideally has an S number (M2 and 1M aside) and isn't shared with another non M (1M aside). Confusing for many people isn't it! Particularly with the M635i being an M car but the M535i not!Edited by MOTK on Tuesday 6th December 00:29
Billy_Whizzzz said:
True. But it's properly breathed on with M parts - whereas the 1M wasn't much different from the 335
Except for the massive hike in front and rear track compared to the body width and the fantastic E92 LSD and thicker ARBs to suit. That makes a huge difference.IMO, without an LSD, a BMW is nothing.
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