04-06-2022, 10:31 PM | #23 |
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No need to bring in the "we did it facts", I am 6 feet and did 3,5hr trip in the back of my F87 M2 no problem but had my head contacting the ceiling in the G42 series I had the pleasure of test driving...
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04-06-2022, 11:15 PM | #25 |
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BMW is doing simple math when calculating how much rear headroom is needed...
How many times do you need to transit 3+ people that are over 6ft? Less than 15% of the total US population is over 6ft and less than 1% of this is women. So if you're on a double date, and it can fit some just under 6ft, there's a 99% chance both of the females will be able to easily fit in the back (as the average female height is like 5' 4" or so in the US). I would say a 5' 9" clearance is plenty. That's 45% of US males and 95% of females. Assuming a 50/50 split, about 70% of adults can fit... and that's not even taking into account children that will be the primary occupants (or pets). If you are taking out tall guest more often, get a M340i. The M240i is if those that need to pickup a friend for short distances in a pinch. My RSX-S back seat is much smaller and have almost never had 2 people back there and they've always been shorter females. I wouldn't dream of torturing two 6ft+ dudes, we would pick another transit option. |
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The reviews with 245/255 Michelin PS4S tires are all great, those with narrow snow/all season/runflat tires (like the Canadian influencers) point out some flaws.
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Standard for once here!
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One of the best review so far! Mat normally finds holes in most cars but he could barely fault the M240i at all
Only thing I’m curious about is his 0-60 and quarter mile times appear identical to the M440i launch reviews from 18-month ago, but obviously the 4 weighs more than the 2. Is the extra MHT ‘eBoost’ power on the M440i meaning it’s performance can match the lighter M240i? |
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Throttle House is more technical. Thomas own an E46 and it's a dedicated track car. I take his technical analysis over Carwow and Straight Pipes. All of them are entertaining.
If Chris Harris drops a video I know I'm going to get a technical review and he is going to drive it. Chris Harris doesn't always point out the 0-60 and 1/4 mile though, because it doesn't matter to him.
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