M3/M4 Offical: Production E92 M3

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[bum-man]

Underwhelmed. That powerdome (or whatever they call it) is not helping things.

I don't understand why BMW goes through all the trouble to call the new M3 a "Concept" at the auto show a few weeks ago when this is the same damn thing. That is unless they change the back...

 

[Deutsch]

Underwhelmed. That powerdome (or whatever they call it) is not helping things.

I have to agree, I wasn't too impressed either.

 

[rsxlmz]

the colour is so hot.but rims very small.ı think is 18 inc.and seat colors not like good.its was must be a orange

 

[DaSilva]

......

 

[Zafiro]

this hasnt been confirmed yet so I wouldnt call this thread official. Or did I miss something?

 

[siko]

Damn.... that bulge is still there!

Guess I'll have to get used to it.

 

[Cashmere]

this hasnt been confirmed yet so I wouldnt call this thread official. Or did I miss something?

Dunno man, cos the pics really do look like the real deal. Anyone notice the missing CF trim around the gear shifter?

 

[DaSilva]

Is it officially ?
Or is it just the concept with red paint and 14" wheels

 

[zetableh]

I like it.

 

[Cashmere]

some more info;


0-100 -->> 4.8 seconds
Engine S65
Configuration V8
Capacity 3999cc
Torque 400 / 3900rpm
Power Output 420hp @ 8300rpm
Maximum rpm 8400rpm
Transmission
Manual 6-speed
Dimensions
Length 4615mm
Height 1804mm
Width 1424mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 ltr
Boot Capacity (DIN Method) 430 ltr
Performance
0-62 mph 4.8
Maximum Speed 250*
Fuel Consumption
Urban mpg / ltr/100km 15.8 (17.9)
Extra-Urban mpg / ltr/100km 30.7 (9.2)
Combined mpg / ltr/100km 22.8 (12.4)
C02 Emissions (g/km) 295
Emissions Management EU4


18" light alloy M Double-spoke style 260M with mixed tyres
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof
M Exterior body styling comprising:
M Aerodynamic front spoiler with oversized brake cooling ducts in place of front fog lights
M Aerodynamic rear spoiler with diffuser
M Exterior mirrors
Powerdome with air intakes
Rear spoiler
Side gills with integrated indicators and M3 logo
Xenon headlights for low and high beam

Door sill finishers with M3 designation
M Gear stick
M Instrument panel comprising
200mph speedometer
M-specific instruments
Oil temperature display
Red needles
Variable preliminary warning lights on rev counter
M Sport seats with backrest width adjustment and lumbar support
M multi-function three-spoke leather steering wheel
Navigation system - Professional


7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drive logic (M DCT Drivelogic) - anticipated to start production in March 2008
2MT, M double spoke 19" forged and polished style 220M with mixed tyres
223, Electronic Damper Control (EDC) offers the choice of three suspension settings; Comfort, Normal & Sport
326, Rear spoiler, deletion
752, BMW Individual Audio HiFi system. Features a nine-channel amplifier with Digital Sound Processing (DSP). Sixteen high-end loudspeakers (Neodym magnetic drives, hexacone diaphragm), at a total of 825W. DIRAC signal processing enables perfectly timed sound experience in all seats.
Finally 295km/h delimiting 07ME...

 

[warot]

I love the side profile. This car is just so muscular. The wheels do look a bit small though, but then again, only 18".

This car is gonna be a beast. The performance stat (if real) is pretty good. And we all know that these manufacturers put slower times up.

 

[Zafiro]

and how much does the car weigh`?

 

[Imhotep Evil]

Underwhelmed. That powerdome (or whatever they call it) is not helping things.

I don't understand why BMW goes through all the trouble to call the new M3 a "Concept" at the auto show a few weeks ago when this is the same damn thing. That is unless they change the back...

Acording to SCOTT26 the concept shown was a hybrid between the regular M3 and the M3 CSL.

 

[Choleric]

Am I the only one who thinks that "power dome" looks completely out of place, especially in the profile view?

Other than that this car looks pretty bad ass, and will probably give the RS4 a licking.

 

[chonkoa]

and how much does the car weigh`?

It seems they are still tight-lipped about the weight.

 

[ILC32]

It seems they are still tight-lipped about the weight.

Ironic because after hp and tq, that is the only significant specification left. Instead, we get dimensions . . .

Was the omission intentional or not? If intentional, why?

 

[chonkoa]

Ironic because after hp and tq, that is the only significant specification left. Instead, we get dimensions . . .

Was the omission intentional or not? If intentional, why?

Very good questions only BMW will answer- but I think we will be surprised with the weight.
The fuel economy improvement over the E46 M3 is quite remarkable if the figures are correct:
City driving E46 vs E90(mpg): 16 vs 15.8 ie (-1%) fuel improvement-relatively flat.
Highway driving E46 vs E90(mpg): 24 vs 30.7 ie 28% improvement.
The Torque profile first indicated the fuel savings, but I wasn't expecting such an improvement.
Judging by this, I can safely assume that it is going to be as light as the E46, may be more or less, but not by a significant margin.

Edit:
The big question mark is what gallon are we talking about. I could be mixing things up here..

 

[Choleric]

Highway fuel economy is also much better because of the V8 instead of the I6.

 

[RikfromBelgium]

I like it a lot, except one thing: My god that engine is ugly. I mean what the hell, I know technically it's a masterpiece but take some lessons of Audi and MB, they have "lesser engine's" look better.