M3/M4 E92 M3 discussion thread II


The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986. The BMW M4 is a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M, that has been built since 2014. As part of the renumbering that splits the coupé and convertible variants of the 3 Series into the 4 Series, the M4 replaced those variants of the BMW M3. Official website: BMW M
Those mirrors look like they serve an actual purpose. So you expect to see pics of the concept in 2-3 weeks?
 
The new mirrors are much more 3D than they appear in this shot; the lower part is cosr to the camera than the upper part...

Isn't there more from different angles? I'd love to see more
 
I would say that that is much closer to the truth. I really do love those mirrors and they really do help the aerodynamics. By how much? I don't know but I know they clean the "dirty-air" around the windshield area and helps it flow backwards without causing drag. Ferrari are using this on their F430 for better airflow around that area and the clean air goes directly into the air scoop that sits right by the end of the rear window.
 
I was wondering, is there a reason why the new M3 is getting 426hp? Is it some kind of celebration for something. I mean there was a reason why BMW claim the M5 has 507hp so I figure same thing for the new M3.
 
Re: Hud

Are you sure about this? I'd personally love to se it as an option and would get it as well. Source??

Sorry, no real source this time! However I'm quite sure! ;)
The fact the HUD isn't available on standard E92 didn't make it very likely to be in the M3. As I've heard/read (thought it was here, don't find it anymore) is the current generation of HUD to big to fit in E9x, maybe the next generation HUD will be smaller.
So again: question is, where are the shift lights

Best regards, south
 
I was wondering, is there a reason why the new M3 is getting 426hp? Is it some kind of celebration for something. I mean there was a reason why BMW claim the M5 has 507hp so I figure same thing for the new M3.

The reason why M5 / M6 has 507hp (DIN): 507hp (DIN) is exactly 500hp (SAE). ;)

It's the same thing with M3: 426hp (DIN) = 420hp (SAE) ;)


Pure marketing decision - in favour of US market. :usa7uh:



PS: regarding some features (eg HUD, EDC, CF roof etc) I was told this: "Who would then buy an M5 / M6 if one can get same features on a cheaper M3 with only 80hp less, yet lighter & agiler?"

I think my sources made a point.
 
The reason why M5 / M6 has 507hp (DIN): 507hp (DIN) is exactly 500hp (SAE). ;)

It's the same thing with M3: 426hp (DIN) = 420hp (SAE) ;)


Pure marketing decision - in favour of US market. :usa7uh:
I was just about to say that. Thanks, Eni! :usa7uh:
 
thats not what I heard regarding M5's 507hp on this site earlier, I thought it had something to do with the model BMW 507 .
 
thats not what I heard regarding M5's 507hp on this site earlier, I thought it had something to do with the model BMW 507 .

:eusa_naug

Urban myth.

Think: what M5 / M6 has in common with BMW 507? Not much. ;)

It was a marketing decision to fit US market nicely - hp number wise.
 

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BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of BMW AG that manufactures high-performance luxury cars. BMW M ("M" for "motorsport") was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW's vehicle portfolio with specially modified higher trim models, for which they are now most known by the general public. These M-badged cars traditionally include modified engines, transmissions, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics, and exterior modifications to set them apart from their counterparts. All M models are tested and tuned at BMW's private facility at the Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany.
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