Good Technical Info - M Power World

[JustChris]

Sorry if this is a re-post.

Some great technical info assembled here at M Power world. I've seen much of this in separate interviews etc but quite good to remind your self of sone of this or to anyone new to the M3/4.

http://www.m-power.com/_open/b/close...d=3029&lang=en

Link to all the articles on the right hand of this link page.

[JNoSol]

It's over engineered and we love it. The new M3/4 has a chassis rigidity of 40,000nm/degree. Just to put it into perspectives: Lexus LFA carbon fiber chassis is one of the best super car chassis ever made = 39,130nm/degree. Pagani Zonda C12 S = 26,300nm/degree. Corvette C7 = 14,500nm/degree. Lotus Elise = 10,000nm/degree.

Well done BMW engineers.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

It's over engineered and we love it. The new M3/4 has a chassis rigidity of 40,000nm/degree. Just to put it into perspectives: Lexus LFA carbon fiber chassis is one of the best super car chassis ever made = 39,130nm/degree. Pagani Zonda C12 S = 26,300nm/degree. Corvette C7 = 14,500nm/degree. Lotus Elise = 10,000nm/degree.

Well done BMW engineers.

Sure, but why doesn't it come standard with a reverse camera???

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Sure, but why doesn't it come standard with a reverse camera???

don't get me started on LED tail lights and ventilated seats....

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Sure, but why doesn't it come standard with a reverse camera???

cloth seats, no rear view camera, no LED turn signals..

whenever i think about pulling my deposit, I configure a Porsche and it calms me right back down...

Nice article OP, thanks!

[minn19]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

cloth seats, no rear view camera, no LED turn signals..

whenever i think about pulling my deposit, I configure a Porsche and it calms me right back down...

Nice article OP, thanks!

^Truth! At least BMW doesn't charge us for the roundel wheel caps.

[Doctor///M]

Just a reference to the list of standard features. Reaffirmed my decision after looking through it the first, second, third and nth time.

2015 M3 Sedan Standard Features

Performance and efficiency

• 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo 425-hp inline six-cylinder engine. Combines two mono-scroll turbochargers with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic) and high-precision direct injection
• Track-ready cooling system
• Auto Start-Stop function
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Optimized aerodynamics including Air Curtain in front apron and Air Breather behind front fenders with integrated M side gill and M3/M4 badging

Handling, ride and braking

• M-developed electric power steering with Servotronic
• M Drive and M Driving Dynamics Control
• Aluminum front subframe
• Aluminum suspension arms and wheel carriers
• Lightweight steel subframe
• Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
• M Compound 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with M Dynamic Mode
• Active M Differential
• Double-joint spring strut front axle
• Five-link rear axle

Exterior

• V Spoke forged light alloy wheels (Style 513M), 18 x 9.0 front, 18 x 10.0 rear; and 255/40 front, 275/40 rear performance tires1
• Gray band windshield
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed
• Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, Corona headlight-rings and Cornering Lights
• Power-adjustable, heated, body-color side-view mirrors with automatic-dimming function
• Shadowline exterior trim
• Sport exhaust system with quad tailpipes and chrome-plated exhaust tips
• Rear spoiler
• Carbon fiber-reinforced-plastic roof
• Aluminum hood with powerdome
• Kidney grille with black twin slats and M3/M4 designation
• Aerodynamically optimized double-arm side mirrors

Seating and interior features

• 10-way power front M sport seats with single-piece back panel, 4-way lumbar support, power-adjustable side bolsters and backlit M logo on backrest. Includes memory system for driver's seat and outside mirrors (2 positions)
• Split fold-down through-load rear seats
• Anthracite Carbon Structure Cloth/Leather upholstery
• Carbon Fiber interior trim with Black Chrome highlight
• Anthracite headliner
• Floormats
• M door-sill finishers, M footrest, M gear shift lever and M specific design elements

Comfort and convenience

• Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air-distribution controls; automatic air recirculation and micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters
• Adjustable front-seat center armrest
• Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror
• Manually adjustable steering wheel
• Power windows with "one-touch" push-pull open/close for driver
• Ambiance interior lighting
• Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
• Cupholders for front seats
• 3-stage heated front seats
• Four 12-V power outlets (one in front center console, one in rear center console, one under the glove compartment, one in the trunk)
• Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
• Storage compartment package

Instrumentation and controls

• 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function M steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone2
• USB audio connection and hands-free Bluetooth including Audio Streaming
• Instrument cluster with extended contents
• Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system
• iDrive system with on-board computer and touchpad Controller, and 8 programmable memory buttons
• Exterior temperature display with alarm for freezing temperatures
• Dynamic Cruise Control
• BMW Navigation system with high-resolution screen; 3-D maps; 200 GB hard drive with 20 GB storage for audio files; voice feedback and Voice command system
• Start/Stop button
• Tire Pressure Monitor
• BMW Online with MyInfo (includes a 3-year subscription) and BMW Apps
• Advanced Real Time Traffic Information (includes a 3-year subscription)
• BMW TeleService (includes a 10-year subscription)
• Vehicle & Key Memory

Audio system

• Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 audio system with Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, and 3-channel FM diversity antenna
• Pre-wiring for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Tuner
• HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception

Safety and security

• Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
• BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
• Active Knee Protection
• Front-seat side-impact airbags
• Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
• Acoustic safety belt warning
• LATCH attachment for child-restraint safety installation
• Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child- restraint seats)
• Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
• Adaptive Brakelights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; and turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors
• Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key fob with constantly changing electronic code is not used)
• Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at authorized BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature
• BMW Assist eCall™ includes Emergency Request (SOS button) and Automatic Collision Notification (includes a 10-year subscription)
• BMW Remote Services includes Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Unlock and My BMW Remote app (includes a 10-year subscription)

Warranty

• BMW Ultimate Service® (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)
• 4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty
• 12-year Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
• 4-year/Unlimited Mileage Roadside Assistance Program

[MFNATIK]

Pulled this from another post from BFC but thought it might be interesting to see how it stacks against the competition (old and new).

Alfa 159 - 31,400 Nm/deg
Aston Martin DB9 Coupe - 27,000 Nm/deg
Aston Martin DB9 Convertible - 15,500 Nm/deg
Aston Martin Rapide - 28,000 Nm/deg
Aston Martin Vanquish - 28,500 Nm/deg
Audi A2 - 11,900 Nm/deg
Audi A8 - 25,000 Nm/deg
Audi R8 - (2014 MY) - 40,000 Nm/deg
Audi TT Coupe - 19,000 Nm/deg
Bentley Azure - 18,000 Nm/deg
Bugatti EB110 - 19,000 Nm/deg
Bugatti Veyron - 60,000 Nm/deg
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport - 22,000 Nm/deg
BMW E30 M3 - 23,000 Nm/deg
BMW E36 Touring - 10,900 Nm/deg
BMW E36 Z3 - 5,600 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Sedan (w/o folding seats) - 18,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Sedan (w/folding seats) - 13,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Wagon (w/folding seats) - 14,000 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Coupe (w/folding seats) - 12,500 Nm/deg
BMW E46 Convertible - 10,500 Nm/deg
BMW E53 X5 (2004) - 23,100 Nm/deg
BMW E90 - 22,500 Nm/deg
BMW Z4 Coupe - 32,000 Nm/deg
BMW Z4 Roadster - 14,500 Nm/deg
BMW E39 5 - 24,000 Nm/deg
BMW E60 5 - 24,000 Nm/deg
BMW F10 5 - 37,500 Nm/deg
BMW F07 5GT - 31,000 Nm/deg
BMW E70 X5 - 28,000 Nm/deg
Chrysler Crossfire - 20,140 Nm/deg
Chrysler Durango - 6,800 Nm/deg
Chevrolet Cobalt - 28 Hz (conversion anyone??)
Chevrolet Corvette C5 - 9,100 Nm/deg
Chevrolet Cruze - 17,600 Nm/deg
Dodge Viper Coupe - 7,600 Nm/deg
Ferrari 360 Spider - 8,500 Nm/deg
Ferrari F50 - 34,600 Nm/deg
Ferrari 360 - 1,474 kgm/degree (bending: 1,032 kg/mm) (what does this mean?)
Ferrari 355 - 1,024 kgm/degree (bending: 727 kg/mm)
Fisker Karma - 33,000 Nm/deg
Ford Focus 3d - 19,600 Nm/deg
Ford Focus 5d - 17,900 Nm/deg
Ford GT - 27,100 Nm/deg
Ford GT40 MkI - 17,000 Nm/deg
Ford Mustang 2003 - 16,000 Nm/deg
Ford Mustang 2005 - 21,000 Nm/deg
Ford Mustang Convertible (2003) - 4,800 Nm/deg
Ford Mustang Convertible (2005) - 9,500 Nm/deg
Jaguar X-Type Sedan - 22,000 Nm/deg
Jaguar X-Type Estate - 16,319 Nm/deg
Jaguar XK - 16,000 Nm/deg
Koenigsegg Agera - 58,000 Nm/deg
Koenigsegg Agera R - 65,000 Nm/deg
Koenigsegg CC-8 - 28,100 Nm/deg
Lamborghini Aventador - 35,000 Nm/deg
Lamborghini Countach - 2,600 Nm/deg
Lambo Gallardo - 23,000 Nm/deg
Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale - 35,000 Nm/deg
Lamborghini Murcielago - 20,000 Nm/deg
Land rover Freelander 2 - 28,000 Nm/deg
Lexus LF-A - 39,130 Nm/deg
Lotus Elan - 7,900 Nm/deg
Lotus Elan GRP body - 8,900 Nm/deg
Lotus Elise - 10,000 Nm/deg
Lotus Elise 111s - 11,000 Nm/deg
Lotus Esprit SE Turbo - 5,850 Nm/deg
Lotus Elise S2 Exige (2004) - 10,500 Nm/deg
Maserati QP - 18,000 Nm/deg
Mazda Rx-7 - 15,000 Nm/deg
Mazda Rx-8 - 30,000 Nm/deg
McLaren F1 - 13,500 Nm/deg
Mercedes Benz SL - With top down - 17,000 Nm/deg, with top up 21,000 Nm/deg
Mercedes Benz W212 E - 29,920 Nm/deg
Mini (2003) - 24,500 Nm/deg
Opel Astra - 12,000 Nm/deg
Pagani Zonda C12 - 25,000 Nm/deg
Pagani Zonda C12 S - 26,300 Nm/deg
Pagani Zonda F - 27,000 Nm/deg
Pagani Zonda Roadster - 18,000 Nm/deg
Porsche 959 - 12,900 Nm/deg
Porsche 911 Turbo (2000) - 13,500 Nm/deg
Porsche 911 Turbo 996 - 27,000 Nm/deg
Porsche 911 Turbo 996 Convertible - 11,600 Nm/deg
Porsche 911 (997) - 33,000 Nm/deg
Porsche Carrera GT - 26,000Nm/deg
Renault Sport Spider - 10,000 Nm/deg
Rolls-Royce Phantom - 40,500 Nm/deg
Saab 9-3 Sportcombi - 21,000 Nm/deg
Volkswagen Fox - 17,941 Nm/deg
Volkswagen Passat (2006) - 32,400 Nm/deg
Volkswagen Phaeton - 37,000 Nm/deg
Volkswagen Golf V GTI - 25,000 Nm/deg
Volvo S60 - 20,000 Nm/deg
Volvo S80 - 18,600 Nm/deg

[JustChris]

VW Passat!!

[FogCityM3]

One of my personal favs, which goes more into more history/interesting facts is this site:

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...bmw02eexmaypro

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by FogCityM3

One of my personal favs, which goes more into more history/interesting facts is this site:

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...bmw02eexmaypro

Wow, super cool! Never saw that before, thanks for sharing!

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Sure, but why doesn't it come standard with a reverse camera???

How about those lousy sound system?

Getting my BavSound Stage 1 in 2 weeks. Woot Woot

[GrussGott]

Can't wait to hear more about the BavSound! Install pics! Full review required.