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Originally Posted by vladberca
Scott presented a few days ago that the new tech for lighter cars will be introduced with the next generation of 7 series! For sure after that all the other models will benefit from that tech, especially M cars 
Another car that will be much lighter than the current model is the next X5!
Maybe this is a transition time and the costs were to high to incorporate the new light technology in these models (CFRP and so on), but in the near future BMW knows very well what to do and what to launch to maintain its top position as premium car leader.
As a curiosity, Audi's Boss estimated a few years ago that in 2015 they will be the premium car leaders, these days delayed this date to 2020  |
I wouldn't be so quick at laughing at Audi - they've embarked on a lightweight program already starting with the new A3 (lighter than the old model) and the aluminium-intensive new A6 which is lighter, model for model, than the heavy 5-series.