M5V8 337 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/motoring...als-ultimate-M3 Power will come from a 4.0-litre V8 engine, producing approximately 360kW, and will be mated with a six-speed sequential gearbox on all three models. yummy.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 only 500hp would have thought they would be getting 600+ by now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 500hp and will weigh as much as a postage stamp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 not to mention probably 10 times the downforce of the standard car as well as 4 times the grip. it'll be a rocket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) I have not had an erection this hard over a new BMW since the Alms E92 GTR DTM - Down to mate? Video: Edited July 26, 2011 by Pjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 ! IS ALL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 only 500hp would have thought they would be getting 600+ by now. Don't forget they run restrictors on the inlets to the airbox (2 @ 28mm ea IIRC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 I wonder how long the S3 would last if I turned the boost up to 70-80psi to get 360KW out of it LOL that M3 is sic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 I wonder how long the S3 would last if I turned the boost up to 70-80psi to get 360KW out of it LOL that M3 is sicA second? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 You could actually get that amount of the s3 with a bit of work and a new turbo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 On the DTM topic.. Audi or BMW? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 The rear exhaust in the track photo is crap! They could have made it look a bit better...but I guess as long as it flows well who cares right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) The rear exhaust in the track photo is crap! They could have made it look a bit better...but I guess as long as it flows well who cares right?They will be doing that to tuck it out of the way for underfloor aero. Check the size of the rear diffuser.Function over form in this case. Edited July 28, 2011 by M5V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay^ 1 Report post Posted July 28, 2011 Sounds like Mr. Sulu got a new job doing video voice overs for BMW .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
