[DaveA]

Forgive me if this is posted elsewhere, but the official BMW press release for the new BMW M3 Saloon and BMW M4 Coupe came out last night..

The email I received advising that information had been published in the BMW Group PressClub United Kingdom stated:

• Characteristically aggressive M design combines sporting intent with the latest aerodynamic optimisation.
• High-revving six-cylinder M TwinPower Turbo engine with 431hp and impressive 550Nm torque across a very wide rev range.
• Extensive use of lightweight materials, including carbon-fibre, for substantial weight loss over the outgoing model.
• Dynamic driving technologies include Active M Differential, Adaptive M suspension and optional M Double Clutch Transmission.
• Extensive standard equipment and connectivity; wide range of options.
• Launches 21 June 2014 at £56,175 OTR for the M3 Saloon and £56,635 OTR for the M4 Coupé.

The full press release is here:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__4100

There are some nice pictures with the release..

[DaveA]

The USA press release is here:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__4266

[DazC]

Big improvement in the emissions and combined mpg if achievable.

[Torque of the Devil]

Ruined by turbo chargers, it's just a 3/4 series with a M135i engine in

Shame, bloody EU twats and their emissions nonsense are responsible

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Vanguard

Ruined by turbo chargers, it's just a 3/4 series with a M135i engine in

Shame, bloody EU twats and their emissions nonsense are responsible

It's not the same though, is it! If you read the full details, it shares pretty much only the same cylinder dimensions with that engine. The turbos are different, the internals, the liners, the pistons, the crankshaft etc.

It may or may not be ruined however... no way to know until it's driven surely?

I'm more interested in hearing whether they've made EPS with feel.

[gtsussex]

Like the fact they're using the HUD more with rev counter, gear display and change up indicator.

I'm very much looking forward to try it and intrigued to know in the real world what it's like rather than taking someone else's word for it.

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by gtsussex

I'm very much looking forward to try it and intrigued to know in the real world what it's like rather than taking someone else's word for it.

Me too..