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Originally Posted by 5against8
I read it as that there are no plans for M to be involved with the platform at any time, but I guess plans could change at some point during the life cycle.
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Sure, but since we usually see M3, M4, M5, M6 and the M SAV mules well before production of the series model starts, this isn't necessarily a good sign. On the other hand, the M2 bucked that trend by not even reaching final approval until after the 2 Series landed, and it still hit before the LCI.
So we'll see. I'd love to see a Z5 M with a V8 - the model name does end in a 5 after all, and the M5 and X5 M get V8s - but SCOTT says that isn't in the cards, or at least right now. Things could change, I suppose. But even if we get an I6 with say, ~450hp, that could be a fun car. An M iteration of the rumored coupe (named Z6, possibly) would be awesome too.