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Is Every Manual BMW Drivetrain Really So Similar?
Is Every Manual BMW Drivetrain Really So Similar?-August 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:11:57

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BMW’s inline sixes are . The age of the 2JZ may be long gone, but the Bavarians have kept up the tradition of high-powered, overbuilt sixes ready to mod to your heart’s content. But, with so many options, how do you know which one to pick?

Thankfully, . Jack and Mark are back with another intense comparison test, putting their combination of mechanical examination, driving impressions, and pro-driver lap times to use differentiating BMW’s manual-equipped inline-six drivetrains.

One would expect the Supra to be the odd car out, and in many ways it is. The only non-S engine, the only two seater, the only liftback, and — oh yeah — the only car tuned by Toyota. Mark and Jack call it out as unique, but add even more reasons into the mix: Its chassis dynamics, the rewarding feel of pushing the car, and its reliability compared to the more highly-tuned competitors.

As for lap times, the Supra was the fastest, followed by the new M2 and the old one. If you’re after pure speed, get the Toyota and don’t look back — though, know that it’s harder to achieve that speed than in the friendlier M cars. As for the comparison’s overall winner, however, going beyond track manners accounting for all-around use, you’ll have to watch to find out.

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