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      01-26-2012, 12:16 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by advantage20 View Post
A smart remark. The N20 is gradually replacing all previous naturally aspirated inline-6 while keeping same power level, and since the previous 330i for instance delivered 272ps, the next 130i, 330i and 530i should all get the N20 at 272ps. So a 272ps ///M130i xDrive does make sense indeed since its designated rival Audi S3 currently offers 265ps.
Good point about the Audi S3, yes.

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However 2 round separated exhausts usually mean inline-6...
Another good point. I did consider that too, but on the other hand a dual exhaust N20 would also be a nice feature to help justify the ///M badge and M Performance branding.
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