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      11-28-2012, 11:56 AM   #54
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Originally Posted by jphughan View Post
Not at all. I'm arguing that the S63 is more than just an N63 with a different tune, and thus that even in the new FI era you can't turn a regular series engine into an M engine with a simple tune. At least that's how it's been thus far with the sole exception of the 1M, and I hope that's how it continues. The 1M is a great car, but its engine doesn't feel as special as full-on M engines; I think they just got away with it because the N54 is such a great engine in the first place, but still not up to full M standards.
Oh, I agree with all of that. I think this car will have a lot more interesting than just an N20 with more boost. I've had a few I6 BMW's and one I4 and am excited to see the trend towards more fours for the US market and the potential for another S series four banger.
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