BMW M4 (and new M3) is BEAST. 430hp and under 3300 pounds - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jakoye · 09-24-2013, 08:44 PM

That makes for a pretty sick power to weight ratio. And look at all that carbon fiber. :Eyebulge:

Full specs - http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=892746

GTB/ZR-1 · 09-24-2013, 09:31 PM

That's gonna be a really nice car--can't wait to thrash, er... drive one lol

serialk11r · 09-24-2013, 11:48 PM

The under 3300 sounds like dry.

Still, this thing is packed with carbon fiber everywhere and that's awesome. We'll see if they made the turbo setup live up to their old NA engines in terms of excitement. Also a 7500rpm limit with continuously variable lift is pretty bold.

GTB/ZR-1 · 09-25-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by serialk11r

The under 3300 sounds like dry.

No doubt... I'd expect ~3450 full of fluids--still not too bad for that size car w/ all the upgraded hardware.

I've had an e30, 36 & 46 M3s--great driver's cars.

DarkSunrise · 09-25-2013, 09:23 AM

I really enjoy this trend of shrinking weights. Finally!

finch1750 · 09-26-2013, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GTB/ZR-1

No doubt... I'd expect ~3450 full of fluids--still not too bad for that size car w/ all the upgraded hardware.

I've had an e30, 36 & 46 M3s--great driver's cars.

It states without driver and with 90% full gastank. The gas is a lot of the weight when it comes to fluids I would think.

But holy hell look at that Torque curve.

GTB/ZR-1 · 09-26-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

It states without driver and with 90% full gastank. The gas is a lot of the weight when it comes to fluids I would think.

Missed that part...

If that's the case--WOW, it's a 31xx car on a low fuel load. I'll believe it when I see it, though.

pierce88 · 09-26-2013, 08:30 AM

Jesus. Sign me up. Starting Price at 2+ Twins.

Looks unreal though. Still not happy with the "4 Series" title for the coupe.

-Pierce

ZionsWrath · 09-26-2013, 09:32 AM

Think I'll take a 2014 stingray over this thanks

Can't wait to see the head to head

chulooz · 09-26-2013, 09:53 AM

These are the types of engines that force people to rethink what they believe about turbo applications.

DarkSunrise · 09-26-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Think I'll take a 2014 stingray over this thanks

Can't wait to see the head to head

IMO, different markets. They might fall within a similar price bracket, but the M3/M4 is aimed at achieving the trifecta - performance, luxury, practicality. The Corvette is heavily skewed towards performance at the expense of luxury and practicality.

I agree with you though - the C7 seems to fit my wishlist better at this point in my life.

ZDan · 09-26-2013, 10:22 AM

3306 lb - 15x(6.3 lb/gal) = 3212 lb. A big step in the right direction to be sure!
I'd still be a helluva lot happier with smaller size, less complexity, and more lightness, though. They should do a 1-series that's the size/weight of the twins, with ~240hp "normal" and 300hp M. That would make me sooo happy...

TylerLieberman · 09-27-2013, 11:21 AM

Seeing those specs, it's official. My next car will be a new M3. The PERFECT all around car.

The tuning capabilities are going to be amazing. ECU reflash and full exhaust alone would most likely yield some awesome results.

n2oinferno · 09-27-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZDan

They should do a 1-series that's the size/weight of the twins, with ~240hp "normal" and 300hp M. That would make me sooo happy...

You and me both. And, to be clear, don't limit the M model to one freaking year. Boooo BMW!

09-24-2013, 08:44 PM	#1
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ZDan Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: '23 BRZ Location: Providence, RI Posts: 4,672 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,011 Times in 2,097 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3306 lb - 15x(6.3 lb/gal) = 3212 lb. A big step in the right direction to be sure! I'd still be a helluva lot happier with smaller size, less complexity, and more lightness, though. They should do a 1-series that's the size/weight of the twins, with ~240hp "normal" and 300hp M. That would make me sooo happy...

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