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02-09-2007, 11:08 PM | #1 |
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I have found some interesting info after attending the show. One of the spokes women for BMW was there so I thought i would get some questions in about the M3. She told me that he planned ship date for US is late September. Dealers should have or are shortly recieving notices. She made it a point ot say that it is a planned date because just as the M5 had a planned date, it was delayed slightly. She also said to expect the cabrio about a year later. As for the sedan, but there is no definate answer to if BMW will even release it. Based on the testing conducted BMW will have a clearer idea 4 to 6 months from now. IF it does get approved for production there is a good chance it will be release a year after the Cabrio's release. She mentioned that it will be a v8 400hp I asked her if it will be in the 400 range and she said it is a 400hp v8. As for the individual series options/colors, the only car available with individual accents in the US is the 7series. I asked her if one chooses to do ED if they can get those options and she said no. Just a little hear say from my end. |
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400 = no way. The 335i is rated at 300, but everyone and their mom knows it's more like 330. Anyone buying an M is aware of these numbers. It's just too close to the 335i. I'm guessing 420 at least if not 444.
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thats what i hope at least, a lot of 335's are churning out 330-340 whp... which is almost like 400hp
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<stated numbers off bmwusa.com> 550i = 360hp ---> M5 = 500hp .... 39% increase 650i = 360hp ---> M6 = 500hp .... 39% increase Z4 si = 255hp ---> Z4 M = 330hp .... 29% increase 335i = 300hp ---> M3 = 388hp .... 29% increase M3 = 400hp .... 33% increase M3 = 417hp .... 39% increase M3 = 444hp .... 48% increase My point is simply this, the gap between the highest non-M version of each model & M version really isn't too far off. 29-39% increase in hp numbers. Even at 420 for the upcoming M3, that would place it at the highest % spread of any power increase over its respective sister non-M car. Just for $hits. |
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p.s. i call $60500 for the MSRP Basic (i hope its cheaper )
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IF it is 400 HP and weighs 1lb. over 3500, I won't be buying one. |
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02-10-2007, 07:10 AM | #11 |
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We don`t know yet, but 400HP is only wright if the weight off the car is gonna be low. Now IMO that will not be the case, so the HP wil be over 400.
With a 4.0 liter, a 100 HP per liter would be a shame for the best engine builder in the world, even the E46 M3 rated at 105 HP/L. Conclusion: With all due ........................IMO 400HP rumours are BS |
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Isn't the M5's engine a 5 liter which "only" produces 100 HP per liter? |
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If Z M HP/L is pretty close to M5/M6 then we should know what to expect. |
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With strong competitors in the field, the only thing left for BMW is to make verry clear who is making the best car/engine. So IMO BMW has an obligation to show the world what it`s capable off. Noblesse Oblige, anything less would be a shame, BMW can not afford to make a car that is just a little bit better than for instance the 335i or Audi RS4.......................It must be supreme in all catagories, yes................IMO it is, or has to be the new benchmark...............................
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Maybe its gonna be marked as 400 and then everyone and their mom will know its really 444?
thats what i hope at least, a lot of 335's are churning out 330-340 whp... which is almost like 400hp
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What is the meaning off marking it as 400 HP, while it is IRL 440? If it is 440............................than say so, if it is 400 than say so............... No fooling around with numbers, I just want the engine with the amount off HP it is designed to produce. |
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meaning, the 335 is said to have 300hp, but it really has more like 330hp.
likewise, maybe bmw is taking the same approach to the m3. understating the their hp rating.
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Yes, I can understand what you mean, but what is the use for BMW and their costumers to a 10% under rating?.............................doesn`t make any sense to me, why not tell the real number? If it has IRL more HP than officialy given by BMW, does that make anybody happy? Or is it a stupid insurance issue? |
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maybe its their infamous marketing strategy "BMW horsepower is in a class of its own" or "bmw horses are stronger" i fergot the original line, but im sure youve heard of it.
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jk i love bmw lol
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