Originally Posted by dr Dunkel

This is of course music to my ears. I think KERS will be the key in the next generation M-models.

To bad they had to announce the halt of all the good stuff at the same time (CSL, Z8, Z4M), that made the whole thing seem a bit rushed/desperate.

Originally Posted by SKYSONY

So there won´t be a replacement to the actual Z4 M?, No E89 Z4 M?.

Originally Posted by EnI

Guys ...

BMW sells 1.3 million BMW branded cars per year.

How many BMW buyers are racing enthusiasts?

How many of you "The dreamers" have bought new BMW vehicle?

Racing enthusiasts are an extincting species ... Most of BMW buyers are very satisfied with M cars.

Image car .. .yes, it's important WHEN YOU NEED IT. Right now it's not a right time for such a super-sports car.
CS 4dr GT - a new BMW flagship - enhancing sporty-luxury image. Luxury - that's now more important from BMW - since sporty image strong as a rock.

Nobody reacted on my comment on street-legal M3 GTR. Will this count for you?


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Any way ... Let's say ... to end this endless debate: BMW have no money for CSL. They are in deep sh.t, and need money - so they need cars that bring money to house. No money = bad image. No M1 or CSL or GTR can save your image if you go into bankrupt.