I find the M3 far more exciting than the R8!

 

+1 And I like how the exhaust manifold pipes in the M3's engines are so asymmetrical. I must assume there is a method to the madness since its BMW

 

Impressive. The E92/E90 M3 will need a potent and ligtweight motor to move around its portly 3500+lbs of girth...

 

As far as speed itll probly be as fast as the current 997S maybe a little quicker...Should take out the RS4 easily though. I did with my 997S.

 

That's my 2nd most favourite car. My only complaints are (1) i-drive, & (2) M3 body looks too much like the regular 3.

 

Funny that you say that.
I have a Red 74 SD that I want to sell.

 

Bangle did the E46 as well as the First Gen X5. As for Bangleing the brand BMW while on his watch has surpassed Mercedes to become the #1 luxury car maker in the world. They have delivered over 1 million units per year the last 4 years for the first time in company history. I'd say Bangle did something right though I am not particularly fond if his design many, many more in the market are.

 

Lets assume 3600 lbs...

M3: 3600 lb / 420 hp = 8.57 lb/hp
997S: 3200 lb / 355 hp = 9.01 lb/hp

 

Fixed.

 

Any word on the performance expectations of the new M3?

 

RS4: 3700 lb / 420 hp = 8.81 lb/hp

You're right, Tron, that 1/3 lb/hp difference will really sway me over getting the RS4.

 

My hunch is more likely it will be in the 3500 range.