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Originally Posted by gtengr
Unfortunately the M3 is tied to base 3-series development, so there's little influence to be had over the growth in some dimensions. I noticed that Porsche kept the wheelbase the same on the 992 as on the 991. It seems they are catching on that chassis growth each gen isn't sustainable indefinitely.
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From what I'm finding on the internet, it seems the main reason for the 992 weight gain is the gearbox. They seem to have included componentry in it this time around to account for an upcoming hybrid system to improve emissions and efficiency.
I guess Porsche really is trying their best to keep the weight down but this is as good as it gets. Sad but as Tcoat and others are saying here, industry demands dictate matters.