BMW has just released details of the engine in the upcoming 2008 BMW M3. They showed a concept version of the car at the Geneva Auto Show. Now they are giving us full details on the engine in the production version.
The car will feature a 4.0L V8 producing 420 hp and 295 lb-ft. of torque at 3,900 rpm that is derived from the V10 in the M5 and M6. 85% of the torque is available at 2,000 rpm. The engine also features Double Vanos valve technology which allows the car to rev up to 8,300 rpm. Lastly the engine only weighs 445 lbs, 33lbs less than the base 3-Series inline six.
Should be a great competitor to the Audi RS4 and C-Class AMG.
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I have been waiting for this type of stock power for the M3. I will be purchasing this in the near future. I wonder if they will release additional performance parts for the aftermarket community, supercharger, headers, exhaust, brakes, at the time of launch. I heard it does 0-62 in 4.5 sec. Hopefully this is conservative numbers. WOuld be nice to see 3.9 -4.2 sec from 0 -60. What is the top speed without the chip regulator that keeps it from going abouve 155?
Posted by Jaron | August 15, 2007 2:36 PM
Posted on August 15, 2007 14:36
It looks like a 1995 Grand Am!
Both the 3 and 5 Series have gotten sooooo ugly.
Posted by jiminmpls | September 17, 2007 7:56 AM
Posted on September 17, 2007 07:56
It looks like the M3 is trying to beat the new LS-F engine...pathetic
Plus only 295 lb-ft?
Posted by True | October 9, 2007 11:58 PM
Posted on October 9, 2007 23:58