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850csi is NOT an M... (archive)
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Posted by JFM on April 23, 2000 at 23:56:13:

Motorsports cars, in the purest sense, were built in Dolfongling (sp?) at the M plant, where BMW prepped its race vehicles. The first TRUE M car was the M1, and the last the M3 evolution lightweight. The new M3 is nothing more than a 3 series with more power/suspension. They are so abundant, they are boring (though pretty)!

The 850 csi does bare the M logo, but only because plans for an M8 were scrapped due to Fuel Economy concerns/safety concerns, and who knows what else! It has been said that BMW AG decided to use the M shrouds on the engine for no other reason than to use the parts it had designated for the defunct M8.

I do agree that lesser cars, such as the original M535csi were badged M's, and it truly is a shame that Bimmer never took the sprtscar world by storm with a 500hp M8!!!

JFM

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