Just spoke with a reliable source who has inside contacts in Germany. Several interesting things regarding the M division. Apparently, they were considering a 5.7 liter NA V-10 for the next generation and even had test mules, but this was voted down by the board members due to production costs. To save costs, the M division has decided to take an AMG approach--simply modifying the existing 5 series platform with an already-existing TT V8. No longer will our cars be built from the ground up as unique M cars. Clearly, money>>>>>pride and heritage among the current powers that be at M. We are truly witnessing the end of a great era in car-making history.  Kind of reminds me of what has happened to music over the past 30 years.
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2006 M5--Sapphire black/sepang, Dinan free flow exhaust, Dinan Stage 3 engine software, Dinan high flow throttle bodies, Dinan High Flow Air Mass Meter/Intake Assemblies, custom high flow primary cats, Dinan Stage 2 suspension
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