New BMW M3 Coupe

[R_Ethug]

Re: New BMW M3 Coupe

why the complaints of the steering wheel???? nice and fat alcantara.. looks good to me.

[Mr. Burns]

Re: New BMW M3 Coupe

alcantara makes it look stupid (the steering wheel that is)

[Chris]

Re: New BMW M3 Coupe

*takes off new Alcantara pants and puts on jeans*

Yeah, Alcantara is gay.

[R_Ethug]

Re: New BMW M3 Coupe

hahahah lol chris

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: New BMW M3 Coupe

Some specs on the new powerplant

* First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3.
* 420 hp from 4.0 litres.
* Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres (295 lb-ft) at 3, 900 rpm,
85 per cent of maximum torque over a speed range of 6,500 rpm.
* 340 Newton-metres or 251 lb-ft available from just 2,000 rpm.
* Maximum engine speed 8,300 rpm.
* Consistent lightweight construction of engine and ancillary units,
new V8 power unit one of the lightest eight-cylinders in the world,
lighter than the straight-six power unit in the former model.
* Variable camshaft control, low-pressure double-VANOS for an
optimum charge cycle, system offering full power and performance even with normal engine oil pressure.
* Eight individual throttle butterflies for spontaneous engine response.
* Consistent and reliable oil supply with longitudinal and lateral acceleration up to 1.4 g ensured by two oil pumps and wet sump oil lubrication.
* Exhaust system optimizing cylinder charge, optimized for weight and function by means of internal high-pressure remoulding, exhaust emissions fulfil EU4 and LEV 2 standards.
* Upgraded MSS60 engine control unit for optimum coordination of all engine functions with the various control systems in the car.
* Ion flow technology recognising and distinguishing engine knocking phenomena as well as misfiring and miscombustion by measurement of ion flow in the combustion chambers.
* Brake Energy Regeneration with intelligent alternator control.

[R_Ethug]

Re: New BMW M3 Coupe

damn.. right on par with the RS4 pretty much.. should be interesting to see