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Originally Posted by BlackJetE90
It is already known it will be 3,500+ lbs.
The US curb weight listed on bmwusa was always 3,706lbs. Subtract the 80kg, new M4 will come in at ~3,530lbs (US curb weight). The 3,300lbs was a marketing exercise (dry weight).
Yup the chassis and body weight savings will translate right over. Who knows maybe they will employ some additional weight savings as well on the AMG.
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You're exactly right. I think some folks are going to be disappointed when the first "independent" F80/F82 weigh-ins start happening with respect to the DCT-equipped models.
I think some were expecting E46 M3-like weight figures. But like you said, while there has been some honest weight reduction by M, a lot of it is just marketing hype until production cars start to roll out and magazine tests are conducted.
And regarding the W205, there have been several test mules spied with carbon ceramic rotors. That could further aid in weight reduction. But, like the M3, I'll hold my breath until some independent tests and weigh-ins are conducted.