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[chest3r]

I bet it will looks something like this



8) 8)

[TopGearNL]

/\/\ Thats awful :x

[deuces]

^^i agree, looks too cheap and the rear end is very volvo

[ae86_16v]

A few more months until Geneva. Probably be close to $70k after all the options. Remember when the E46 M3 first came out, there were $10k premiums on them right off the bat, at least here in California anyways.

[ZfrkS62]

It goes without saying that the switch to a V8 from an I6 should boast more torque, but being a low displacement engine, the torque won't come in in the low end the way the Mercedes engine will. Expect to see midrange power with a power band starting around 3-3200 rpm and top end power that should pull in the first 4 gears all the way to redline, which by my estimate, should be around 8200-8500. Also, given the rev range, i'm expecting some Banshee like exhaust notes

Now, here's the tricky part: will BMW go for a lighter car than Audi and leave it around the same power level, or will they go heavier and take on Mercedes' yet to be confirmed numbers? I am hoping the third option, heaver/weaker isn't exercised. With the SMG unit, i don't see it being a whole lot lighter than the current E92.

I am also expecting the same tricks on the new motor (following the revision of the engine codes, my guess is it will be the S61 or the S63) that they used on the S85 in terms of electronics. With a 55K price tag, that actually keeps it around the E46 Convertible IIRC. So, I don't think the price is too bad for what we're gong to be getting.

Seeing the M3 launched in 2008 is going to make the transition to the new 7 much, much easier

[silentm]

Originally Posted by chest3r I bet it will looks something like this 8) 8)

it looks like it's bloated around the rear wheels

[vexor]

Spy vid of the E92 M3

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/v...80%99s-e92-m3/

I have congratulate the cameraman, filming while driving at those speeds...

[ViperASR]

the sound

[ae86_16v]

Originally Posted by vexor Spy vid of the E92 M3 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/v...80%99s-e92-m3/ I have congratulate the cameraman, filming while driving at those speeds...

Haha, the best cameraman/driver combo has to go to the guy driving a Ford Mustang chasing a Carrera GT a few years ago. Hilarious, but he did an excellent job too.

Damn, this new M3 is gonna be fast.

[TopGearNL]

/\/\ Nice spy vid!

Makes a good noise aswell!

[inso]

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto...w-bmw-roadster

more new roadster spy pictures

[chest3r]

^^ That looks like a Z4. It's to small to be a Z6 or Z9

[blue8]

it does look small but looks great anyway... though i'd prefer a soft top if it were the Z4

[dutchmasterflex]

Originally Posted by vexor Spy vid of the E92 M3 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/v...80%99s-e92-m3/ I have congratulate the cameraman, filming while driving at those speeds...

Sweet video.. camera man definitely has some skills.

Too bad you can't hear the M3 :\

There was that older video of a kid who caught the M3 testing and actually talked to the driver shortly.. sounded great in that one.

[silentm]

wow some serious skill from that dude, nice video and that guy had simply no chance keeping up :shock: