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02-21-2007, 04:54 PM | #1 |
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Two weeks til Geneva!
Here's hoping we find out more than we already know, and see some nice new pics of the interior and exterior. I just hope we don't get the "high-revving V8 with more than 400HP" and "0-60 in less than 5 seconds" BS!!!! How about some nice surprises, BMW? |
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02-21-2007, 09:44 PM | #9 |
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Haha thats funny, yes I'm praying for some info also, I've been thinking if I should just go with the M5 instead of waiting for the M3 but I don't need the M5's space right now maybe in 5 yrs I will but not now...& as much as I like the M6 I wouldn't buy one...
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02-22-2007, 01:08 AM | #10 |
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My 2 cents
Like already posted I expect to see a nice 99% complete view of the exterior of the car. The big questions about the mirrors, license plate/diffuser, side grills, etc. will probably all be answered with some definitiveness. Probably we'll find out about wheel/tire size as well. However, we probably will not see the interior and will likely get BS specs exaclty like "400+ hp" and "0-60 in less than 5.0". It'll be great to see the sheet metal (composites?) in person but I am not optimistic for much else.
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It probably is too late for contingencies other than maybe ECU tuning. Things like bore, stroke, even cams and exhaust probably have to be final by now if cars are going to be rolling off the line in September. Tooling needs to be finalized, not only by BMW but by each supplier of any component not made internally. This takes time and probably requires that everything be "frozen" by now.
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02-22-2007, 09:17 PM | #15 |
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If they say "high-reving engine with more than 400HP" and "0-60 in under 4 seconds," I'll be happy.
There is no reason this car can't be 0.9 seconds faster 0-60 than its younger brother, the 335i. If the 335i can do it in 4.8, I fully expect the M3 to do it in 3.9. |
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Quick example of that is...If it takes a 3500lb car with 300WHP to do a 4.3 0-60mph sprint, it will take the same car 400WHP to break into 3.9...Not just a few additional horses. 0-60 under 4 seconds is an outstanding feat, but one that will never be done this time around for the M3...too much mass and not enough power. It takes more and more power to get lower and lower. (Percentage wise) -Pete:rocks: PS..2007 S2000 PWNS ALL!!!!! <True Sports car suckas! |
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I should also mention, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 weighs 4820 pounds, has 425HP, just like what's projected for the new M3, and gets to 60MPH in 4.9 seconds. BMW will never let their flagship M car only get to 60MPH less than half a second faster than an SUV. The M3 is about 10 times more aerodynamic and weighs 1,300 pounds less! If the M3 comes in any slower than 4.3 seconds (rated by BMW) for the 0-60 run I will be both upset and confused. And if it is rated at 4.3 by BMW, you know it's going to be at least .3 seconds faster, and probably even 3.9. |
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i will be happy with low 4 seconds. |
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