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      02-20-2007, 09:54 PM   #1
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M3 photoshops, debut in Geneva!

Finally M3 to debut in Geneva

images: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48045

"The BMW M3 has been on car nuts’ short wish list since the first-generation M3 debuted in 1988. Over the course of three generations, the M3 grew from that four-cylinder glorified go-kart into a stunningly capable GT car. But the formula remained constant: Combine the relatively small, compact 3-series body with a race-derived engine and maintain class-leading handling. The fourth-generation M3, shown here undisguised in advance of its debut in Geneva next month, doesn’t stray from the proven formula. Unlike the second- and third-generation M3s, which had inline-sixes, the 2008 M3 will have a high-revving, naturally aspirated V-8. The 4.0-liter engine is based on the 5.0-liter V-10 from the current M5, but minus two cylinders (and the corresponding liter of displacement). With direct injection and variable valve timing, we expect it to produce approximately 410 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The all-aluminum engine will weigh about the same as the outgoing M3’s aluminum-and-iron inline-six, so the 2008 M3 won’t weigh much more than the outgoing car—about 3500 pounds. To the relief of enthusiasts everywhere, a conventional six-speed manual transmission will be standard. A seven-speed sequential manual likely will be offered later for video-game junkies and other masochists. The M3’s V-8 will produce about as much torque as the turbocharged inline-six in the 335i, but it will be fully a third more powerful. We’ve posted 4.8-to-4.9-second 0-to-60-mph times in the 335i, and we expect the M3 to do that sprint in less than 4.5 seconds. Top speed, as with most performance BMWs, will be limited to 155 mph.

The car debuting at the Geneva auto show is a so-called concept, but the only thing conceptual about it is likely to be the color. The aggressive front and rear styling, the centrally mounted quad exhausts, the 19-inch wheels, the power-domed hood, the flared fenders (vented in front), and the oval mirrors will carry over unchanged to the production 2008 M3. The coupe seen here will be the first M3 to appear in showrooms this fall, and we expect a price of about $55,000. Later, look for a convertible with a carbon-fiber retractable hardtop, a sedan, a wagon, and a lightweight coupe. The latter two likely won’t be sold in the U.S., but we haven’t given up hope yet. Whatever the body style, we’re dying to get our hands on one."

http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshow...08-bmw-m3.html
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      02-20-2007, 10:26 PM   #2
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      02-20-2007, 10:30 PM   #3
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Was there supposed to be any new info in that "car journalist" article

Is that what they still call it?
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      02-20-2007, 10:32 PM   #4
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Sweet excellent find!

-Direct injection - YES!! This also means almost for sure more hp/l than M5 which means this sucker will put out at least 430 actual (not the typically under rated brochure number)

-License plate on the trunk (not bumper) - YES!!

-Well under $60k base - YES!!

-Available in the FALL - YES!!

-No SMG immediately - A GIANT NO/BAD!! (I'll have to pass up my allocation until I can get SMG. I simply won't buy one with a 6M)
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      02-20-2007, 10:33 PM   #5
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???

Norsk, jtown - what do you mean "slap" and no new info. What about DGI, price, availability in 2007 and license plate location???
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      02-21-2007, 12:44 AM   #6
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Norsk, jtown - what do you mean "slap" and no new info. What about DGI, price, availability in 2007 and license plate location???
They're giving us all that information and they're showing photoshops. How believable is any of it?
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      02-21-2007, 01:56 AM   #7
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-Direct injection - YES!! This also means almost for sure more hp/l than M5 which means this sucker will put out at least 430 actual (not the typically under rated brochure number)

-License plate on the trunk (not bumper) - YES!!

-Well under $60k base - YES!!

-Available in the FALL - YES!!

-No SMG immediately - A GIANT NO/BAD!! (I'll have to pass up my allocation until I can get SMG. I simply won't buy one with a 6M)
Why SMG?
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      02-21-2007, 02:22 AM   #8
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The same photo's of yesterday= PS + BS, so I don't take the article for granted.
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      02-21-2007, 02:46 AM   #9
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Why SMG?
faster than most humans gear shifts at a touch of a button.
near perfect launches all the time (in the dry).
clutch in traffic.. no thanks.
keeping both hands on wheel all the time.
option of running it in auto for when your feeling lazy.
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      02-21-2007, 05:05 AM   #10
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smg is for retards
thank you for your contribution to the thread.. you are truly a asset to this forum.
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      02-21-2007, 05:12 AM   #11
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smg is for retards
auto < manual < smg

i dont give a crap about the "manliness" or "cool factor" of stick/manual. most important to most i would assume is the best performance, smg in this case.
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      02-21-2007, 06:16 AM   #12
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I would actually consider the SMG option if I was buying one with the sole purpose of lap times/track events, but I'm not. A true manual gearbox is just too fun to me, and anything less would take away from that. And I would never let traffic conditions determine the type of transmission I get in my car.

I hope that is true about the addition of direct injection - that is a great technology. If so, we may be looking at 375-385 rwhp despite the rating in the brochures. The weight of near 3500 might be too good to be true, but that would be nice.

I read some information on another forum about a moonroof delete option as well (which was one of my main concerns), although it won't shave any of the price off (which doesn't matter to me). Things look to be falling into place!
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thank you for your contribution to the thread.. you are truly a asset to this forum.

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      02-21-2007, 07:35 AM   #14
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And I would never let traffic conditions determine the type of transmission I get in my car.
...Said the guy from Texas Your "traffic" is like New Yorks dead hours.
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...Said the guy from Texas Your "traffic" is like New Yorks dead hours.
I'm in the DFW area, so there is plenty of traffic depending on the route. I still don't want or need a couch on wheels. My commuter is a 330i anyways, and the M3 will be for weekends. True to my statement, the 330i is also a 6-speed manual.

I would just miss this too much without it. -->
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I'm in the DFW area, so there is plenty of traffic depending on the route. I still don't want or need a couch on wheels. My commuter is a 330i anyways, and the M3 will be for weekends. True to my statement, the 330i is also a 6-speed manual.

I would just miss this too much without it. -->
100% agree... why ruin a wicked car by letting the computer control it and have all the fun!?

I'd rather have the time of my life in the car than squeeze out that extra tenth of a second of performance... just my two cents. I don't see the point of the SMG unless you are racing.
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smg is for retards
Uh. . . I wouldn't consider guys like Boris Said and Hans Stuck retards. I've talked to both of them personally about the E46 M3, and both preferred SMG so they could focus more on handling and braking.
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Uh. . . I wouldn't consider guys like Boris Said and Hans Stuck retards. I've talked to both of them personally about the E46 M3, and both preferred SMG so they could focus more on handling and braking.
Add to that all of F1. OP made a ridiculous statement.
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Norsk, jtown - what do you mean "slap" and no new info. What about DGI, price, availability in 2007 and license plate location???

Don't know about you, but as I review the list above ... there is nothing new. Whatever they mention, we knew all of it for over a months now.
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...Said the guy from Texas Your "traffic" is like New Yorks dead hours.
+1 NY Traffic is legendary

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100% agree... why ruin a wicked car by letting the computer control it and have all the fun!?

I'd rather have the time of my life in the car than squeeze out that extra tenth of a second of performance... just my two cents. I don't see the point of the SMG unless you are racing.
Really? drive an M5 or an M3 a twisted mountain pass at speed with and let me know how you like having to take your hand off the steering wheel to shift .
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I am gonna shut every1 and say I had SMG and I loved it more than anything But I also love 6 speed manual

I am getting 6 speed manual this time just becaue I want to have a different driving experience this time

Auto<SMG=Manual
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Now something more important to talk about is the validation of this article

Scot you able to say if this is bs or not?
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