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The 1 Series M Coupé E82 and Z4 sDrive35is E89 are powered by the same N54 making 340 PS. Now all N54 engines, are replaced, or are getting replaced like in the 7 Series F01/F02 LCI, by the N55 making 306 PS (35i) and 320 PS (40i). The M135i F20/F21 will be in some way be a replacement of the 1 Series M Coupé E82. As the Z4 E89 LCI comes out, we'll see instead of the Z4 sDrive35is E89 the Z4 M35i E89 LCI, powered by the same N55 as in the M135i F20/F21. From what I heard power is about 335 PS. Why BMW come up with a Z4 M35i and not a true Z4 M was already said before. The same engine should be found in the coming X1 M35i E84 LCI. The purpose of these M Automobiles is to have some more sporty oriented vehicles, without going the complete M transformation and reducing costs, though having more performant cars than the BMW AG vehicles.
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