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07-06-2007, 06:19 PM | #1 |
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M3 Weight?
2 questions about M3 weight:
1. How much does the M3 weigh without driver and a full tank of gas? I've searched this forum and other sources and ran into conflicting numbers. 2. Why exactly is it heavier than the E46 M3? The engine is lighter, and they lightened smaller stuff like the roof and suspension parts. The only explanation I have is the larger chassis. How about the transmission? If anyone has detailed information about the weight breakdown for the subsystems, that would be great (although I doubt that BMW would release all that at this point). |
07-06-2007, 06:53 PM | #2 |
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1. Good question. I have seen everything from sub-3500 lbs. to over 3600 lbs.
2. Heavier chassis is mostly it I believe. The lighter engine and lighter roof are not enough to offset it. |
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I think the E90 gained ~100 lbs over the E46 chassis, so the fact that BMW could stuff in a larger displacement engine and still be less than 100 lbs heavier than the E46 M3 is pretty remarkable, IMO.
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07-09-2007, 08:43 AM | #6 |
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That would be under the BMW advertised weight for the E92 335i in the US. By over 70lbs, in fact. I wonder what the advertised weight of the E92 335i is in EU? Either way that is impressive. Keep in mind that while the new S65 V8 is ligher than the S54 I6 in the E46 M3, it is indeed heavier than the N54 I6 in the E92 335i. It seems the carbon fiber roof and lighter suspension components really have helped then.
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Yes, my error--I have corrected the original post. Thanks.
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The M3 doesn't use run flats, it will most likely have tyre sealant.
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No, same as E46 M3--MMobility kit (compressor and liquid flat fix in trunk).
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