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Originally Posted by RR
I think the meaning of M is definitely bleeding...
I have nothing against large 4x4s with big powerful engines, but to call it an M is an indication that you have very high hopes in terms of what a large 'truck' can do, or the M badge doesn't hold the same meaning it once did.
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Originally Posted by BForbes
BMWblog.com is saying that the X6-M lapped the ring in less than 8minutes.
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Of course we don't know if this is true, but a BMW engineer also allegedly "slipped" that the X5/6M as as quick as the M3 around the ring at a press event.
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Originally Posted by RR
They've turned a brand once unique for driving enthusiasts to justify the sales of other cars which are not really true to the meaning of M. The new BMW 760 is just as powerful, so it makes you wonder why it's not an M7.
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Because the 7 series is tailored for a smooth ride and road use. Just having a big engine does not a performance car make.