All good points. My bet is 600HP published, probably 700HP delivered using a combination of a more powerful TT V8 and some hybrid technology a la the new hypercars. 10%+ weight reduction unless one options in AWD. Agree on the sound of the new M3/4...nowhere near as growly as the M5's TTV8, but then it's missing a couple of cylinders. Having said that, the new M3/4 will likely be an incredible joy to drive given its smaller, more nimble, weight-reduced nature. Funnily enough, the M crowd obesses about BMW losing its way (a passionate lot!) and yet each generation of M cars gets significantly better in most ways (my experience). M has built up so much goodwill with me after 15 years that I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt on next-gen products. The upcoming M3/M4 will be amazing for its class. The next-gen M5 will also be amazing. There is too much passion within M for it to be any different. These are great cars.
