Rumor: Next Gen BMW F30/F32 M3 Powered by 450hp Tri-Turbo 6-Cylinder Engine

Jason · 07-07-2011, 12:54 PM

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Rumor: Next Gen BMW F30/F32 M3 Powered by 450hp Tri-Turbo 6-Cylinder Engine

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Musical chairs for the next generation M3's powerplant continues. If Autoexpress' latest rumor is accurate, the F30/F32 M3 is expected to feature a tri-turbo 3.3L 6-cylinder motor.

One of the turbos would be powered by electricity (not exhaust gases as with traditional setups). The motor is speculated to produce 450bhp.

The F30/F32 M3's body would make use of CFRP to keep its weight down.

Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, BMW M's new managing director also revealed the following to Autoexpress regarding the next gen M3: “There will be a bigger focus on very low fuel consumption,” “The new M3 will prove this.”

Other Possible M Models

Nitschke also touches on a long rumored upcoming M1 supercar. “We have a fantastic history with the M1,” Dr Nitschke said. “The decision on developing this car is open. We’d love to do it.”

As for an M version of the Z4? “There’s no decision on an M version of the Z4,” added Dr Nitschke, “but this is something we could do easily.”

In addition, he spelled out a keenness for the M Division to “increase the speed with which we launch new models”. A lighter ‘CSL’ version of the new 1 Series M Coupe is on the cards, which could take cues from 2007’s tii concept.

w00tw00t · 07-07-2011, 10:36 PM

did you guys see this yet? http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/n...iple-turbo-six

I6 TTT!!!! I was really hoping for the TT S65 V8 (yeah wishful thinking I know ..

)

mkPOTO · 07-07-2011, 10:38 PM

man never know what to believe, but seeing what the new m5 is equipped with it should be very nice

GOLFFRR · 07-07-2011, 10:41 PM

we will just have to wait and see. whatever it ends up being im sure it will be awesome.

would be cool to see a 1m CSL version

w00tw00t · 07-07-2011, 11:55 PM

you're right golffrr.. too early to confirm ... plus I want to enjoy my V8 for a few years and then upgrade to the next M3

.. i'm sure it'll be awesome!

GOLFFRR · 07-08-2011, 12:15 AM

exactly all this talk about whats next, lets enjoy what we have now and that is an awesome car!

however yes its true i am very very interested in whats next also so i guess im guilty as well lol

kyleb350 · 07-08-2011, 12:23 AM

More power, less weight... what's not to love about it?

...the sound

I'm sure it'll be more than worth it though

FVM3 · 07-08-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

More power, less weight... what's not to love about it?

...the sound

I'm sure it'll be more than worth it though

theres no replacement for displacement

Erhan · 07-08-2011, 08:52 AM

It is a fight you can't win. They can put as many turbos as they want.

J08M3 · 07-08-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

theres no replacement for displacement

actually there is.... that argument was from the '60s muscle car era

Seattle S65B40 · 07-08-2011, 09:14 AM

Let's hope this is not true. That sound of a V6 TTT makes my stomach churn.

And yes, that rendering has been around for ages.

Grail05 · 07-08-2011, 09:17 AM

OMG 3 more years to go.... not even going to bother...

Prince_of_Persia · 07-08-2011, 09:24 AM

Whatever they use, based on the new M5, it won't sound even close to the current M3 engine

NYCMCBM3 · 07-08-2011, 09:25 AM

I won't believe anything until I see it

stefan · 07-08-2011, 10:00 AM

Source for that article is AutoExpress.. so take it with a grain of salt.

FJS · 07-08-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

actually there is.... that argument was from the '60s muscle car era

I understand what you guys are arguing, my concern would be how much power can they make while keeping the motor reliable? They have to up the ante from 420 bhp from the normal aspirated beauty of v8 but what configuration, cc's?
That is the question, let's enjoy what we have for the next 3 years and then see what those engineers come up with in Bavaria.

persian54 · 07-08-2011, 10:40 AM

hopefully the pump fuel pump issues have been resolved by then

discoboy1 · 07-08-2011, 10:52 AM

I m sure the reason for the electric turbo is to get rid of any turbo lag.

checkmate · 07-08-2011, 10:55 AM

I would be afraid to own a turbo motor out of warranty.

mot · 07-08-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by checkmate

I would be afraid to own a turbo motor out of warranty.

Depends on how you maintain it but you have a point.

TTT would be very interesting, I can't wait to see with what they decide on!

BMW BRAD · 07-08-2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by checkmate

I would be afraid to own a turbo motor out of warranty.

^^^ Very good point! ^^^ Could be downright scary........

Titanium Silver · 07-08-2011, 11:05 AM

Whatever they put in it will have turbos. It's all about fuel consumption these days. In a couple of years, there will be no BMW motors without turbos. More torque, better fuel consumption.

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w00tw00t Colonel 436 Rep 2,171 Posts Drives: 2016 MW M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (13)	you're right golffrr.. too early to confirm ... plus I want to enjoy my V8 for a few years and then upgrade to the next M3 .. i'm sure it'll be awesome!
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GOLFFRR 11403 Rep 28,109 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	exactly all this talk about whats next, lets enjoy what we have now and that is an awesome car! however yes its true i am very very interested in whats next also so i guess im guilty as well lol __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY MATT FIRST! Matt Sales:mlui@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-300-9713 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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kyleb350 Brigadier General 420 Rep 4,710 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	More power, less weight... what's not to love about it? ...the sound I'm sure it'll be more than worth it though
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