first image and final specs for the new M3's V8

[glimmerman]

http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/bmw/bmw%e2%80%99s-new-v8-engine-for-the-m3/

This is it.. the news we've all been waiting for,,, Final details for the new M3.
Look at those specs.. this engine will be a killer

Move over RS4..

 

[secretanchitman]

finally! 420HP V8!!!

i hope we get the sedan here, possibly renamed to the M4.

 

[GTaudiophile]

The new V8 unit will displace 4.0L and produce its peak 420hp output at a lofty 8,300rpm, while maximum torque of 400Nm comes in at even higher 8,400rpm. Though this latter figure might not seem impressive, 85% of twist will come from just 2,000rpm.

How does this compare Ferrari's V8 in the F430?

 

[overst33r]

*calling richuk* 400Nm!!! not 525

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: glimmerman
http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/bmw/bmw%e2%80%99s-new-v8-engine-for-the-m3/

This is it.. the news we've all been waiting for,,, Final details for the new M3.
Look at those specs.. this engine will be a killer

Move over RS4..

traction > joo! dont forget, the RS4 has quattro on its side

i'd take the RS4, but then again i'm an audi fanboy and never been a fan of bmw

 

[Kadarin]

Looks pretty badass. However, I'm not so sure about this goofy newton-meters torque measurement. It should be measured in POUND-FEET!

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Looks pretty badass. However, I'm not so sure about this goofy newton-meters torque measurement. It should be measured in POUND-FEET!

~295

"This means the new bahn-stormer will have an almost perfectly flat torque curve and a power band stretching almost 6,500rpm. "

 

[Strk]

That hood looks like it has a pimple.

 

[DarkThinker]

Oh man, a V8 in an M3, wow this is so reminding me of the Hartge M3 that I used to fantasize about all the time!

Thanks for the info!
DarkThinker

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
The new V8 unit will displace 4.0L and produce its peak 420hp output at a lofty 8,300rpm, while maximum torque of 400Nm comes in at even higher 8,400rpm.

How is that even possible?

I think they need to check their facts, because that's not possible.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
The new V8 unit will displace 4.0L and produce its peak 420hp output at a lofty 8,300rpm, while maximum torque of 400Nm comes in at even higher 8,400rpm.

How is that even possible?

I think they need to check their facts, because that's not possible.

I was confused at that also...

 

[her209]

* drools *

 

[jpeyton]

400 Nm torque? Weak. The old M3 had 365 Nm.

Styling? Weak.

 

[Lemodular]

that must mean that HP will level off or fall off after 8300 rpm while the engine continues to rev producing additional torque

 

[Lemodular]

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
finally! 420HP V8!!!

i hope we get the sedan here, possibly renamed to the M4.

why would BMW name a 3 serries M4?

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Lemodular
that must mean that HP will level off or fall off after 8300 rpm while the engine continues to rev producing additional torque

That's impossible. Do the math and you'll see.