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Grant said:
The higher output motor (~550hp V10) is supposedly being saved for the M6 CSL version with reduced weight. I believe the additional power is to come from increased displacement to 5.5L, so additional torque too...
Same situation with next generation M3:
M3 400Hp V8 4.0L
M3 CSL 440-450 Hp V8 4.5L with reduced weight
Just rumors that I read in some rags...
M6 CSL? I doubt it. And if it is really coming (and I still doubt it
), it would be VERY VERY VERY expensive. Look at the current M6: they had to use a carbon fibre roof to have a lower weight (on the paper) than on the M5.
I love it when you guys rant about lower weight cars but I bet that 99% of the potential M6 customers wouldn't be able to use the M6's full potential, not to speak about a "lighweight" version.
It is only about "beating" Porsche and their cars, this is actually the truth behind all discussions about light weight. Porsche is the only high volume output car manufacturer whose cars still can be somehow called "lightweight".
Let me give you an example: look at the current BMW M3. Or take the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG. And now let's have a look at the 997 Carrera S with PCCB and 20 mm chassis.
Any more questions?
BTW: the 400 HP figure of the new M3 V8 engine has been confirmed to me by my "friend".
And a M3 CSL might not come because the "old" one didn't sell too well. Apparently BMW is planning a more aggressive approach to the sports car world by developping a super sports car of a SLR or CGT calibre. Let's BMW surprise us...