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Originally Posted by ried
Then the M variant is getting either the S55 (likely) or the B58 (less likely), paired with a 6-speed manual. The 365hp N55 from the M2 has already been retired and replaced with a slightly de-tuned S55.
Question is... Will this M variant be available as a coupe?
Do we have a new M Coupe on the way??? The Supra is only coming with an autobox. Can a new M Coupe be on the way with a manual transmission?
Yes, please!
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No, from everything I have seen and read, M40 will be B58 with 8 spd ZF automatic, and there is no BMW coupe version, only drop top. If you want the coupe, it will be a Toyota. Who knows about DCT or MT in the future - pure speculation at this point, however MT is extremely unlikely. There's a better chance we might see a DCT in a true M version if one is ever produced. That said, M5 is now ZF 8 spd and most expect it in the next M3/M4 too, especially if xDrive.