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3rd -3- · 05-22-2006, 07:49 AM

Any word of an all wheel drive?
When is the M supposed to debut at a car show & where?
WHen is it supposed to hit the streets?

kujo · 05-22-2006, 10:05 PM

I would doubt it.
I can't see an M car be AWD at the moment.

BMW's AWD system isn't nearly as good as say Mitsu's, Audi's or Subi's.
When a Sports car has an adjustable biased AWD system, like the new Subi's, I'd get it.
On that system, you can dial up to 80% of the power to the rear and lock it in.....
Talk about killer track set up....

Got Understeer ? put more power to the rear and throttle steer..
Oversteer ? put more to the fronts, to pull you through....

Personally, I had 3 Audi's in a row......
RWD for me please......

But then again, So Cal isn't all that snowy/rainy.....

GregW / Oregon · 05-22-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 3rd -3-

Any word of an all wheel drive?
When is the M supposed to debut at a car show & where?
WHen is it supposed to hit the streets?

BMW has never had an all-wheel drive M, and I doubt they would do it. As great as it can be when done right, the classic rear wheel drive setup has its own benefits in terms of steering feel, lower weight, balance and fun. I have heard no rumblings of the possiblity.

As far as debut, Frankfurt in September would be about right, but it's only held every other year so none this year. I'm sure BMW is going to keep this as close to their vest as possible.

3rd -3- · 05-25-2006, 08:08 AM

I am going to be in Berlin in Sept., wonder if I can catch it someplace????
Where is the BMW facility where you can take the tours? Obviously Bavaria, but which city, Munich?

kujo · 05-25-2006, 06:28 PM

yes, Munich.

Jack28 · 05-31-2006, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

BMW has never had an all-wheel drive M, and I doubt they would do it. As great as it can be when done right, the classic rear wheel drive setup has its own benefits in terms of steering feel, lower weight, balance and fun. I have heard no rumblings of the possiblity.

As far as debut, Frankfurt in September would be about right, but it's only held every other year so none this year. I'm sure BMW is going to keep this as close to their vest as possible.

I agree there has never been an all wheel M, there will and has been all wheel on other models

david06M3 · 06-27-2006, 07:42 PM

With the M division going in the weight saving direction, I doubt introducing the x-drive or similar AWD system will make it to the e92 M3.

Smoltz · 06-27-2006, 10:23 PM

There will never be an AWD M. Thank god.

-Adam

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3rd -3- Member Drives: 325CI / Cayenne S / Roush 360R Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I am going to be in Berlin in Sept., wonder if I can catch it someplace???? Where is the BMW facility where you can take the tours? Obviously Bavaria, but which city, Munich? __________________ Other Rides: 05' Porsche Cayenne S Roush 360R 1 of 141 http://www.cardomain.com/id/sargepug

05-22-2006, 10:05 PM	#2
kujo Major Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA, CA USA Posts: 1,172 iTrader: (1)	I would doubt it. I can't see an M car be AWD at the moment. BMW's AWD system isn't nearly as good as say Mitsu's, Audi's or Subi's. When a Sports car has an adjustable biased AWD system, like the new Subi's, I'd get it. On that system, you can dial up to 80% of the power to the rear and lock it in..... Talk about killer track set up.... Got Understeer ? put more power to the rear and throttle steer.. Oversteer ? put more to the fronts, to pull you through.... Personally, I had 3 Audi's in a row...... RWD for me please...... But then again, So Cal isn't all that snowy/rainy.....

05-25-2006, 06:28 PM	#5
kujo Major Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA, CA USA Posts: 1,172 iTrader: (1)	yes, Munich.

06-27-2006, 07:42 PM	#7
david06M3 BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MD Posts: 316 iTrader: (0) View david06M3's Garage	With the M division going in the weight saving direction, I doubt introducing the x-drive or similar AWD system will make it to the e92 M3.

06-27-2006, 10:23 PM	#8
Smoltz Lieutenant Drives: 03 M3 - 07 K1200s Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Live Free or Die Posts: 442 iTrader: (0)	There will never be an AWD M. Thank god. -Adam