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

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?
 
Looks pretty badass. However, I'm not so sure about this goofy newton-meters torque measurement. It should be measured in POUND-FEET! 🙂
 
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. " 😀
 
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.
 
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...
 
400 Nm torque? Weak. The old M3 had 365 Nm.

Styling? Weak.

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