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New M3 Engine Specs
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New M3 Engine Specs
Nice. 420 hp with the majority of the torque from only 2000 rpm's. Also quite interesting is the ion technology.
After months of speculation surrounding BMW’s next M3, we can finally confirm some of the details from our previous post, namely, the new M3 will be powered by a 420hp V8 engine with peak torque of 400Nm.
Derived from the potent 5.0L V10 engine used in the larger M5 and M6, the new V8 unit will displace 4.0L and produce its peak 420hp output at a lofty 8,300rpm, while maximum torque is 400Nm at 6,500rpm. Though this latter figure might not seem impressive, 85% of twist will come from just 2,000rpm. Yes that’s right. Thanks to the Double Vanos valve technology, the new V8 engine delivers up to 340Nm of torque from only 2,000rpm. This means the new bahn-stormer will have an almost perfectly flat torque curve and a smooth power band stretching more than 6,000rpm. Because of the use of aluminum and composite materials in its construction, the mighty motor weighs in at just 202kg. Amazingly, this is 15kg less than the 6-cylinder engine found in the previous M3.
The M3 will also feature brake regeneration technology, which charges the car’s battery without tapping on engine power.
First sales will be for the coupe model, which are expected to start in September this year, followed by the convertible, sedan and touring variants soon after.
Click ahead for a run-down of all the specs.
•First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3 sports car.
•Supreme performance ensured by 309 kW/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.
•Unique thrust and muscle ensured by consistent implementation of the M high-speed engine concept, 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 optimised for supreme dynamic behaviour.
•Exhaust system optimising cylinder charge, optimised 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.
After months of speculation surrounding BMW’s next M3, we can finally confirm some of the details from our previous post, namely, the new M3 will be powered by a 420hp V8 engine with peak torque of 400Nm.
Derived from the potent 5.0L V10 engine used in the larger M5 and M6, the new V8 unit will displace 4.0L and produce its peak 420hp output at a lofty 8,300rpm, while maximum torque is 400Nm at 6,500rpm. Though this latter figure might not seem impressive, 85% of twist will come from just 2,000rpm. Yes that’s right. Thanks to the Double Vanos valve technology, the new V8 engine delivers up to 340Nm of torque from only 2,000rpm. This means the new bahn-stormer will have an almost perfectly flat torque curve and a smooth power band stretching more than 6,000rpm. Because of the use of aluminum and composite materials in its construction, the mighty motor weighs in at just 202kg. Amazingly, this is 15kg less than the 6-cylinder engine found in the previous M3.
The M3 will also feature brake regeneration technology, which charges the car’s battery without tapping on engine power.
First sales will be for the coupe model, which are expected to start in September this year, followed by the convertible, sedan and touring variants soon after.
Click ahead for a run-down of all the specs.
•First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3 sports car.
•Supreme performance ensured by 309 kW/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.
•Unique thrust and muscle ensured by consistent implementation of the M high-speed engine concept, 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 optimised for supreme dynamic behaviour.
•Exhaust system optimising cylinder charge, optimised 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.
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Agreed, especially for 60k it should be quite nice and quite fast. BTW,is that a 74 Trans Am in your avatar. My very first (when I was 16) car was a 74 Formula 400 and always wanted a 73/74 455HO or 455SD Trans Am when I was a kid (still like to have a mint 455SD T/A 
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Originally Posted by 500
Did you guys notice this new 8 cylinder is one of the lightest 8's in the world and is actually lighter than the m3's previous inline 6
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Originally Posted by kauai_diver
That was hard to miss 500, makes me wonder though what they could do with the existing straight 6. Straight 6 M3 is synonymous with the flat 6 911 imo, those damn cheaters
