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Originally Posted by e92_m3
+1!
I didn't know that dropping the N55 engine from the 335is coupe into a 135i will turn it into an "M" car? Not really feeling the M135i name for some reason.
I know a lot will say that this is BMW's way of following Audi in the "S line" of cars, but IMHO exclusivity for the "M" vehicles are getting tarnished since the "M" badge is being used too much on a lot of BMW's new vehicle lineup nowadays.
Just because the 135i acquired the N55 engine from the 335is, it does not mean it deserves the "M" name. They should call it a 135is.
Just my $0.02.
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Look at what benz does.. they have a AMG version of each class. Why not BMW? I think they do a good job keeping the M badge alive in each of those cars.