Confirmed by BMW, M3 will have TT!!!

ChitownM3 · 03-13-2009, 10:22 AM

Interesting though, cause it keeps the same amount of HP.

SlammedR8 · 03-13-2009, 10:27 AM

!Xoible · 03-13-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownM3

Interesting though, cause it keeps the same amount of HP.

dumbasses

monsta · 03-13-2009, 10:30 AM

its been rumored but would BMW actually announce like this? hmmmm maybe its a mistake or someone let the cat out the bag...

Dascamel · 03-13-2009, 10:32 AM

Typo... if they used the twin turbo in the X6 for example, the HP ratings would be different and I hope higher for all that effort.

!Xoible · 03-13-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

Typo... if they used the twin turbo in the X6 for example, the HP ratings would be different and I hope higher for all that effort.

yah copy/paste FTW!!!

ChitownM3 · 03-13-2009, 10:37 AM

Big time typo. Just thought it would be funny to post here, because whenever anybody brings up anything about a twin turbo going in the M3, people go nuts around here!

335 S · 03-13-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownM3

Big time typo. Just thought it would be funny to post here, because whenever anybody brings up anything about a twin turbo going in the M3, people go nuts around here!

Actually there are two tiny turbines hidden in the exhaust manifold. That's why everyone says you shouldn't try to design better manifolds. If you replaced them, you would loose 15 hp and the resulting readings would have a dreaded 3 handle. The reason why BMW keeps this a secret is for tax purposes.

NoM3ForMe · 03-13-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

Typo... if they used the twin turbo in the X6 for example, the HP ratings would be different and I hope higher for all that effort.

The torque would jump up as well...

mkoesel · 03-13-2009, 11:28 AM

Wow, I wonder how long that error has been on the site? Surprising it is just getting noticed now.

rominl · 03-13-2009, 12:08 PM

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...iaGallery.aspx

apparently it's been fixed already

mkoesel · 03-13-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rominl

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...iaGallery.aspx

apparently it's been fixed already

It is but check the other screen shot: "414hp and 295 ft-lb of available [torque] catapult the M3 Convertible..."

They missed the word torque. Not a big deal, but man that website is just notorious for being error-ridden. I'm sure its farmed out to a third party vendor, but still BMW NA should be proof-reading it.

NoM3ForMe · 03-13-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

It is but check the other screen shot: "414hp and 295 ft-lb of available [torque] catapult the M3 Convertible..."

They missed the word torque. Not a big deal, but man that website is just notorious for being error-ridden. I'm sure its farmed out to a third party vendor, but still BMW NA should be proof-reading it.

You mean the M3 Convertible doesn't come with a catapult?!

mPlasticDesign · 03-13-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChitownM3

Interesting though, cause it keeps the same amount of HP.

When did you see this?

Big difference between a TYPO and someone cutting and pasting something in deliberately!

This is what I see....

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kmarei · 03-13-2009, 02:03 PM

found this
saying the next m3 will go from V8 to straight six
so the new M3 engine will be an update of the next 335 engine?
much like the M X5 and X6 will be an update of the TT 4.4 V8?

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...ontent-block=1

mPlasticDesign · 03-13-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kmarei

found this
saying the next m3 will go from V8 to straight six
so the new M3 engine will be an update of the next 335 engine?
much like the M X5 and X6 will be an update of the TT 4.4 V8?

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...ontent-block=1

Glad I got what could be the first and last M3 V8. And this article is from today, shit it truly is Fri the 13th. I think a move to a Pcar in the future is innevitable for me.

ase2dais · 03-13-2009, 02:30 PM

I dont understand why even do it for the same HP or Tq

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Sticky · 03-13-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Glad I got what could be the first and last M3 V8. And this article is from today, shit it truly is Fri the 13th. I think a move to a Pcar in the future is innevitable for me.

Not like you are going to get a V8 with a 911.

mPlasticDesign · 03-13-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

Not like you are going to get a V8 with a 911.

True, but I just don't consider going from one of the sweetest I6(S54) to a V8(S65) and then back to an I6TT forward progress or any kind of logical evolution. The I6 to V8 made some sense sonsidering the competition but back to an I6TT?, I don't buy it.

Sticky · 03-13-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

True, but I just don't consider going from one of the sweetest I6(S54) to a V8(S65) and then back to an I6TT forward progress or any kind of logical evolution. The I6 to V8 made some sense sonsidering the competition but back to an I6TT?, I don't buy it.

They haven't announced the motor yet, all speculation.

I don't believe BMW will disappoint or go backwards in performance with the next gen M.

kmarei · 03-13-2009, 03:21 PM

well if rumours that the M version of the X6/X5 are true that it will have 550hp
from the same engine in the X6 XDrive50i (TT 4.4L V8, 407hp)
then the engine in the next M3 that is an upgrade of the next 335 engine (326hp) would be around 440hp
i am sure it won't be less than what we have now (414hp)
so between 414-440hp
and torque, going by the same ratio of increase in the 4.4 would be around 375

now would anyone here mind having say 425hp and 375lb/ft??
and probably since its a 6 cyl, better fuel consumption?

Jaypod · 03-13-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kmarei

so the new M3 engine will be an update of the next 335 engine?

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Originally Posted by kmarei

then the engine in the next M3 that is an upgrade of the next 335 engine (326hp) would be around 440hp
i am sure it won't be less than what we have now (414hp)
so between 414-440hp
and torque, going by the same ratio of increase in the 4.4 would be around 375

Correct me if I am wrong (and I know everyone here will) - the M3 engine (or any other M engine) had never been an "upgrade" of an existing engine has it?

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kmarei Major General 687 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	found this saying the next m3 will go from V8 to straight six so the new M3 engine will be an update of the next 335 engine? much like the M X5 and X6 will be an update of the TT 4.4 V8? http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...ontent-block=1
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kmarei Major General 687 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	well if rumours that the M version of the X6/X5 are true that it will have 550hp from the same engine in the X6 XDrive50i (TT 4.4L V8, 407hp) then the engine in the next M3 that is an upgrade of the next 335 engine (326hp) would be around 440hp i am sure it won't be less than what we have now (414hp) so between 414-440hp and torque, going by the same ratio of increase in the 4.4 would be around 375 now would anyone here mind having say 425hp and 375lb/ft?? and probably since its a 6 cyl, better fuel consumption?
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