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      09-21-2014, 03:15 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by Visionist View Post
Again, it comes down not just to cost but not wanting to make it "too good" or the more expensive models lose their allure.

If there were an M version of the E89, you'd probably see a lot of carbon panels to reduce weight, starting with the entire roof shell.
Boxster costs the same and is 500lb lighter. I guess BMW was trying to make a discount SL and not a boxster competitor.
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