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      09-22-2017, 07:17 AM   #41
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Originally Posted by pheerlx View Post
Let's hope the M models stay desirable but much like the current Boxster/Cayman I wouldn't be surprised if every other non-M model went turbo 4cyl.
For the "G generation", things will look roughly like this (in the US):

1/2 UKL
Non-M: 28i B48
M Performance: M35i B48
M: Nope!

2 CLAR
Non-M: 30i B48
M Performance: M40i B58
M: S58

3/4
Non-M: 30i B48
M Performance: M40i B58
M: S58

5/6
Non-M: 30i B48, 40i B58
M Performance: M50i N63
M: S63

7/8
Non-M: 40i B58, 50i N63
M-Performance: M60i N74
M: S63

So, if we use your term "M models" to apply to both M proper and M Performance vehicles, then you are correct insofar as, any model below a 5 that is not an "M model" will have a four cylinder engine (B48).
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