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Re: BMW 1-series variants: Scott26 reports - 12-01-2005, 09:08 AM

"The small roadster in this market will be badged MINI - more identical to be a true Miata chaser more the preferred market to be."

I hope that's true. It's what they should have done with the normal Mini cabrio too.

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Originally Posted by martinbo
Can't wait to see those first ZSG diagrams. For now though it sounds as if the technology is simpler than DSG but, with one clutch only, will it be as smooth?
BMW will not release such a system if it isn't at least as smooth or fast as the competition, right?

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Originally Posted by Luwalira
Thanks for sharing Tine. It seems like BMW got their hand full and I though that MB was the only manufacturer throwing out new car models every year.
Nonono... BMW is hard at work! LOT'S of cars coming!

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