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JCtx · 02-08-2010, 11:53 AM

I'm glad to own the only V8 M3, and the last NA M3 as well. Having said that, I'm sure BMW could have significantly improved the efficiency of this V8. Using DI and a single TB (or even valvetronic), a taller top gear AND a weight reduction could have bumped fuel mileage A LOT on the next M3. The only advantage of a blown 6 is cost, and I'm afraid that alone was the deciding factor, but could be wrong. Even the new, relatively cheap 2011 Mustang GT is coming out with a DOHC 32V 5.0L V8 with 412 HP and 370 TQ that revs to 7K.

I much prefer NA than more power, but am sure I'm in the minority here

. Until I have no more viable NA options, I won't buy a FI car, so my M3 is going to remain my first and only M car in a long time. Good day gang.

02-08-2010, 11:53 AM	#10
JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	I'm glad to own the only V8 M3, and the last NA M3 as well. Having said that, I'm sure BMW could have significantly improved the efficiency of this V8. Using DI and a single TB (or even valvetronic), a taller top gear AND a weight reduction could have bumped fuel mileage A LOT on the next M3. The only advantage of a blown 6 is cost, and I'm afraid that alone was the deciding factor, but could be wrong. Even the new, relatively cheap 2011 Mustang GT is coming out with a DOHC 32V 5.0L V8 with 412 HP and 370 TQ that revs to 7K. I much prefer NA than more power, but am sure I'm in the minority here . Until I have no more viable NA options, I won't buy a FI car, so my M3 is going to remain my first and only M car in a long time. Good day gang.
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