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      04-07-2010, 08:41 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by jragan View Post
Uh guys, as much as I'd like it to be, this isn't an ///M. It uses the N-series of motors (instead of S-series) and it only has twin single exhaust on one side of the car (instead of twin duals). The only thing actually M-related it has going for it is the LSD. 135is maybe, but definitely not ///M.
Pretty much agree with this, the quad exhaust has been an M trademark for a long time, even in Z cars. No reason they'd drop it now.

The above mule in the OP is also missing these rear vents I think.
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  • Because the rear wings of the car appear more muscular due to the width of the rear track. The designers incorporated the rear vents similar in appearance to what is featured on the X5 and X6 M models to help break up the heaviness of the rear bumper which made the car look too bulky at the rear. Link
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