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      07-06-2012, 10:35 AM   #114
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Originally Posted by Mako View Post
so a 335xi with 300HP is 0-60 in 4.8 seconds
but a M135 with 320HP which should weigh much less is 0-60 in 4.9 seconds

does BMW just pull these numbers out of a hat?
first of all, the weight difference is not that much at all - max 250 lbs. the f20/21 is heavier than everybody thinks.

second of all, the M135 will be available with xdrive and that will launch 0-60 in about 4.6s, gear ratios are the same. It's just a traction issue to launch that gives xdrive the advantage. At speed an RWD M135 will blow by a 335xi.
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