It looked as if the BMW M division had the stage set to provide a thrilling M3 super coupe capable of defeating the competition with ease when the 335i coupe came out featuring its twin turbo-charged I6 with 300 horsepower and 300 lb/ft. of torque. The 335i truly defeated the competition with incredible handling, feedback, poise, and even spectacular acceleration. BMW surely would rise to the occasion and deliver as they seemingly always have right?
Think again........
Unfortunately, we have a disssapointing M3 with less feedback than the E46, lack of steering feel compared to the E46, subdued exhaust in comparison to the RS4 and C63 and barely enough straight-line grunt to keep pace with the C63 AMG if it's lucky.
BMW is aware of this and announced that a CSL version is in the works. Like many other reviews have said, for BMW to keep the crown in the M3/C63 AMG/RS4 battle, the CSL will have to make it here quickly and provide the feedback, response, handling and confidence that made the E46 M3 such an amazing car.
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