NA V8 vs I6 twin/tri turbos ??

mofbb · 03-09-2012, 09:46 PM

We can almost sure there will be turbochargers in the next generation M3. But between this two engine, which one do you guys prefer? Personally I love the current NA V8, so I am getting a last year model e92 this year and I wont regret it ! I will place my order in this summer, will become one of the proud ///M owners just like you guys soon

schnell325 · 03-09-2012, 09:48 PM

You are asking a biased crowd!!!!

I'll keep my s/c'd M3 thank you very much. Even if she didn't have a snail, I'd keep her.

tibra1 · 03-09-2012, 09:50 PM

How can there be a meaningful discussion on this, if the next generation engine hasnt even been released?

kaiv · 03-09-2012, 09:55 PM

These threads are so annoying.

Now you're asking if we prefer the NA V8 or an engine that doesn't even exist yet

The only thing we can say for sure is that the new engine won't sound as good as the S65. Other than that, it'll just be more powerful and more efficient.

tibra1 · 03-09-2012, 09:57 PM

Efficient for sure..this is BMW's primary goal

NFAM3 · 03-09-2012, 10:27 PM

I love turbo cars. I have a e92 but I can't wait to see the new one. And imagine the potential.

kmarei · 03-09-2012, 10:39 PM

I much prefer the turbo charged one
It's got 3 turbos
And as we all know 3>0!
Plus it goes whoosh when you accelerate

Straight Dave · 03-09-2012, 11:06 PM

Whoosh FTW

GregW / Oregon · 03-09-2012, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straight Dave

Whoosh FTW

As long as you throw in some rude pop off valve sounds and flames from the pipes!

nomoreZ06 · 03-09-2012, 11:50 PM

I wonder if this will turn into a GT2 vs. GT3 type discussion when the new M3 comes out ( verse outgoing one ).

schnell325 · 03-09-2012, 11:53 PM

The whistle go WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

kscarrol · 03-10-2012, 12:28 AM

^

A YouTube classic!!

Terraforce1 · 03-10-2012, 06:15 AM

It seems most manufacturers are dropping NA V8 models in favour of turbo'd engines. Just the way it goes I guess. Some stupid thing called fuel economy, I dunno

MKE_M3 · 03-10-2012, 09:36 AM

Turbos are a two edged sword...

Good Side
* More fuel efficient
* Easy to get BIG power
Bad Side
* More heat
* Too hard to not modify due to low cost/power ratio of modifications. Once modified you either have to lie to keep your warrenty (not my bag) or have potentially high $$ warrenty claims fairly denied.

If BMW can keep the heat under control (a hard 1 hour on the track without temp problems) and maybe a Dinan tune with matched warrenty, the new M3 could be a winner, especially if it wieghs less than the current, like the F30 vs. E90 328/335.

gblansten · 03-10-2012, 09:58 AM

Based on my experience with the engine that is not available I really like it. I have had several imaginary track days with it and it is very responsive.

hks786 · 03-10-2012, 10:12 AM

lmao^

767IJP · 03-10-2012, 10:44 AM

Gblansten.

That was hilarious. Perfect answer.

But it begs the question. Did you use stock or racing pads at the track?

Team Plutonium · 03-10-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

Based on my experience with the engine that is not available I really like it. I have had several imaginary track days with it and it is very responsive.

On a serous note, I'm pretty confident that the new M3 will be amazing - it always is. And I'll be in line getting one...

Gkap · 03-10-2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schnell325

The whistle go WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

ssabripo · 03-10-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

Based on my experience with the engine that is not available I really like it. I have had several imaginary track days with it and it is very responsive.

This Nga here

gblansten · 03-10-2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 767IJP

Gblansten.

That was hilarious. Perfect answer.

But it begs the question. Did you use stock or racing pads at the track?

I can lucid dream so tonight I can do laps with both and report back on the differences.

bigjae1976 · 03-10-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

Based on my experience with the engine that is not available I really like it. I have had several imaginary track days with it and it is very responsive.

That post made my time here worth it!

Back to the subject. I think the engine discussion about the engine is a moot point. It WILL be better than the S65.

The real question is weight. I think the evolution of the M3 from a homo (abbreviated because I can't spell the entire word) special to a dual purpose family car is one that I can live with. But if the weight keeps climbing then the M3 will suffer the same fate as the M5 in becoming a luxo-barge.

IMO, 3700lbs is right on the brink of what you can call nimble with 2 wheel drive. I think it shows its weight with the brake fade from light track use among other things.

03-09-2012, 09:46 PM	#1
mofbb Lieutenant Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 478 iTrader: (0)	NA V8 vs I6 twin/tri turbos ?? We can almost sure there will be turbochargers in the next generation M3. But between this two engine, which one do you guys prefer? Personally I love the current NA V8, so I am getting a last year model e92 this year and I wont regret it ! I will place my order in this summer, will become one of the proud ///M owners just like you guys soon __________________ 335i Cabriolet Jet Black/Coral Red - Retired but will never be forgotten M3 Coupé DCT Competition Package Mineral White/Fox Red E9X Picture Game: 2 points (Slow sign, Leaves)
	Tweet

03-09-2012, 09:48 PM	#2
schnell325 Bored at work.... Drives: '08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 3,417 iTrader: (5)	You are asking a biased crowd!!!! I'll keep my s/c'd M3 thank you very much. Even if she didn't have a snail, I'd keep her. __________________

03-09-2012, 10:27 PM	#6
NFAM3 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 384 iTrader: (0)	I love turbo cars. I have a e92 but I can't wait to see the new one. And imagine the potential. __________________ 2011 BMW M3

03-09-2012, 10:39 PM	#7
kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,070 iTrader: (32)	I much prefer the turbo charged one It's got 3 turbos And as we all know 3>0! Plus it goes whoosh when you accelerate __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

03-09-2012, 11:53 PM	#11
schnell325 Bored at work.... Drives: '08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 3,417 iTrader: (5)	The whistle go WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! __________________

03-09-2012, 09:50 PM	#3
tibra1 Banned Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,779 iTrader: (4)	How can there be a meaningful discussion on this, if the next generation engine hasnt even been released?

03-09-2012, 09:55 PM	#4
kaiv Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,128 iTrader: (12)	These threads are so annoying. Now you're asking if we prefer the NA V8 or an engine that doesn't even exist yet The only thing we can say for sure is that the new engine won't sound as good as the S65. Other than that, it'll just be more powerful and more efficient.

03-09-2012, 09:57 PM	#5
tibra1 Banned Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,779 iTrader: (4)	Efficient for sure..this is BMW's primary goal

03-09-2012, 11:06 PM	#8
Straight Dave Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 439 iTrader: (0)	Whoosh FTW

03-09-2012, 11:50 PM	#10
nomoreZ06 New Member Drives: 08 Black E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	I wonder if this will turn into a GT2 vs. GT3 type discussion when the new M3 comes out ( verse outgoing one ).

03-10-2012, 12:28 AM	#12
kscarrol Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,476 iTrader: (0)	^ A YouTube classic!! __________________ Current: 2011 Space Grey E90 M3, DCT, Comp. Pkg., Conv. Pkg., everything but Cold Weather Pkg! Gone: 2008 550, Space Grey, Sports Package, Sport Auto Transmission. Sold: 2004 545i (U.S.), Steptronic, Silver Gray.

03-10-2012, 06:15 AM	#13
Terraforce1 If you ain't first, you're last! Drives: 11' M3 ZCP + 10' 1198S Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Africa Posts: 552 iTrader: (0)	It seems most manufacturers are dropping NA V8 models in favour of turbo'd engines. Just the way it goes I guess. Some stupid thing called fuel economy, I dunno

03-10-2012, 09:36 AM	#14
MKE_M3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,503 iTrader: (0)	Turbos are a two edged sword... Good Side * More fuel efficient * Easy to get BIG power Bad Side * More heat * Too hard to not modify due to low cost/power ratio of modifications. Once modified you either have to lie to keep your warrenty (not my bag) or have potentially high $$ warrenty claims fairly denied. If BMW can keep the heat under control (a hard 1 hour on the track without temp problems) and maybe a Dinan tune with matched warrenty, the new M3 could be a winner, especially if it wieghs less than the current, like the F30 vs. E90 328/335. __________________ M in love

03-10-2012, 09:58 AM	#15
gblansten Captain Obvious Drives: 2011 BMW M3 SSII/Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thick ascending limb Posts: 1,288 iTrader: (0)	Based on my experience with the engine that is not available I really like it. I have had several imaginary track days with it and it is very responsive.

03-10-2012, 10:12 AM	#16
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,313 iTrader: (0)	lmao^ __________________

03-10-2012, 10:44 AM	#17
767IJP Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lower Rubber Boot, Canada Posts: 248 iTrader: (0)	Gblansten. That was hilarious. Perfect answer. But it begs the question. Did you use stock or racing pads at the track? __________________ Don't tell my Mother I'm a pilot.... She thinks I play piano at the whorehouse...

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search