European Car reviews the RD Sport RS46 BMW M3

MMOTION · 11-20-2009, 03:33 PM

Beatiful!

If i had an M3 and $$$ to burn this is how'd i want it done.

ebeem · 11-20-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MJC///M3

the back is very AMGish....

looks sick though!!

+1!!!

reminds me a lot of the back of the prev. gen. CL65 or C55

the rims remind me of the SL65 wheels as well..

anyway..it looks very nice!

frenchM3dreamer · 11-20-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PencilGeek

Motor options such as RS46 stroker, Dinan Stroker, or forced induction don't matter if it's an E92, E90, or E93. One of the first RS46 motors built was for an E93.

That's what i thought PG, engine is the same regardless of the body style...
mhm, 525hp and 414lb.ft torque top down

btw the torque number is IMPREsSIVE when compared to stock...

one of these days...

Pat

Daft · 11-20-2009, 04:50 PM

What's the cost for this conversion?

M3 vert · 11-20-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Daft

What's the cost for this conversion?

+ 1

The car looks so much meaner and angry, just wants to do business

This would be close to the 997 TT performance? Or are we kidding ourselves

R3DBULL · 11-20-2009, 07:45 PM

Probably my favorite M3 rear out there!

mike2016 · 11-20-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by serven7

Who let the troll in?

lol

+1

Year's_End · 11-20-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MJC///M3

the back is very AMGish....

looks sick though!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebeem

+1!!!

reminds me a lot of the back of the prev. gen. CL65 or C55

the rims remind me of the SL65 wheels as well..

anyway..it looks very nice!

why, because it has a faux diffuser? I don't see how that makes it AMG-ish.

phrozen06 · 11-21-2009, 07:35 AM

I like

Lemans_Blue_M · 11-21-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Daft

What's the cost for this conversion?

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 vert

+ 1

The car looks so much meaner and angry, just wants to do business

This would be close to the 997 TT performance? Or are we kidding ourselves

Approximately 33k for the 4.6-liter stroker engine, full exhaust system(including custom-built headers), dyno tuning, and installation.

BMWCadet · 11-21-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 vert

+ 1

The car looks so much meaner and angry, just wants to do business

This would be close to the 997 TT performance? Or are we kidding ourselves

Price, yes. Performance, no.

rzm3 · 11-21-2009, 01:39 PM

What are the pros/cons of the RS46 engine vs. the Dinan engine? What kind of warranty does RD Sport provide? Does it cover the drivetrain as well?

bavarian19 · 11-21-2009, 01:40 PM

nice!

dongkeykong · 11-21-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Approximately 33k for the 4.6-liter stroker engine, full exhaust system(including custom-built headers), dyno tuning, and installation.

gotta pay to play i guess! worth it?

Jonmartin · 11-22-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mcacciola

I dont like a BMW with an RS (Audi) tag on it regardless what it stands for or who tuned up.

umm so?

dlbrooks18 · 11-23-2009, 11:57 PM

nice!

datbimmerdoe · 11-24-2009, 05:45 PM

Lovely.

M3 vert · 11-24-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCadet

Price, yes. Performance, no.

Who am I kidding then,

I would rather pay that extra 33K and then jump into the 997 TT

I mean unless I am getting the M3 GTS which would be more in line with the likes of the GT3! (not my cup of tea)

Personally if I were ever to get a nice 911, Turbo or nothing!

Maybe the Carerra 4S with the new PDK, but I think our M3's are faster and perform better then the 4S right

So if you are going to be spending $USD33,000 might as well upgrade to a luxury grand tourer (Used Aston Martin Vantage, Maserati Grantourismo etc.)
or get a serious all-around performance sports car (i.e. 911 turbo!)

Thats my 2 cents

MMPower · 12-08-2009, 07:03 AM

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KonigsTiger · 01-06-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 vert

Who am I kidding then,

I would rather pay that extra 33K and then jump into the 997 TT

I mean unless I am getting the M3 GTS which would be more in line with the likes of the GT3! (not my cup of tea)

Personally if I were ever to get a nice 911, Turbo or nothing!

Maybe the Carerra 4S with the new PDK, but I think our M3's are faster and perform better then the 4S right

So if you are going to be spending $USD33,000 might as well upgrade to a luxury grand tourer (Used Aston Martin Vantage, Maserati Grantourismo etc.)
or get a serious all-around performance sports car (i.e. 911 turbo!)

Thats my 2 cents

Even with $33 your not at the pice range of the 911 turbo and yes, performance is close. If you get the Club Sport, performance is right there.

dlbrooks18 · 01-07-2010, 07:16 PM

wow, that's a nice torque increase.. more tq than the new Ferrari Italia I believe and just short of the Italia's hp numbers.. very impressive for a NA engine indeed! I want the RD Sport quad exhaust for my 335i next!

KonigsTiger · 01-08-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shift@red

Very nice package by RD sport. This caught my attention:

"Top Speed: 190 mph"

So even with 525 hp its still not hitting close to 200 mph.

Does anyone have any performance specs on this, 0-100 mph, 1/4 mile, lap times, etc?

No, top speed is 208mph (336kph), at least that is the case of the RS46 Club Sport but don´t really see why it should be materially different for this one! Don´t know why someone said 190, could have been a communication error. Whatever the case, that is wrong. 0 - 100 kph (62mph) clocked at 3.8 seconds, again for the RS46 CS which is lighter than stock with R compound Pirelli Corsa 305s in the rear and light weight fly wheel and race clutch (don´t know if these make a difference but may), have no clue what 1/4 mile is and do know that it registered huge improvement in lateral g´s with the addition of the springs, wheels, R compound tires, brakes, thicker lighter sway bars, B pillar & boot bars etc... Have not tracked it yet but expect to do so soon enough. Turn in and steering feel however is sharper (in fact very sharp), tail is very controllable and settled, power delivery is awesome and pulls much harder. The car can really be thrown around and feels entirely composed, in absolutely no time on you´ll reach 280 to 290kph while remaining very stable and feels it can still surge. That´s my 5%.

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