Tag: BMW M3 Sedan

  • 2014 BMW F80 M3 Sedan vs E30 M3 DTM – Hockenheim [video]

    Sport Autohas published a nice video with an epic battle between the latest 2014 BMW F80 M3 Sedan and the classic E30 M3 DTM. There is a huge 22-year gap between the production dates of the two models, but the old racing car is faster than F80 M3. 2014 BMW F80 M3 Sedan closed a lap around Hockenheim in 1 minute and 13.1 seconds, while the E30 M3 DTM needed just 1 minute and 9 seconds.

    2014 BMW M3 Sedan is powered by a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174 mph). The acceleration is even better, when fitted with the optional 7-speed M DCT – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The new M3 is able to cover 100 km with just 8.8 liters of fuel in the combined cycle with the manual transmission and 8.3 liter with the DCT.

    BMW E30 M3 DTM was driven by the former race pilot Johnny Cecotto, while the M3 F80 was driven by Sport Auto’s journalist – Christian Gebhardt. Alberto “Johnny” Cecotto is one of the few drivers who managed to compete in motorcycling, Formula 1, DTM, Formula Two, BTCC and Le Mans. The multi-talented pilot is currently supporting the racing career of his son – Johny Cecotto Jr.

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pApuVB_UHg

    Source: Sportauto

  • 2014 BMW M3 Sedan – 424 WHP [video]

    It appears that the all-new 2014 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe are a lot underrated in terms of performance figures. Although BMW says that the new performance engine (S55B30) produces 431HP (317 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-fT), the dyno runs prove something else.

    2014 BMW M3 Sedan made several runs – 424HP (312 kW) and 574Nm (425 lb-ft), 422HP (310 kW) and 573Nm (424 lb-ft) and 419HP (308 kW)and 562Nm (416 lb-ft). On the first sight, everything looks good, but these measurements actually show the wheel-horsepower. Usually the RWD (rear-wheel drive cars) lose around 15 % of engine power, when its transmitted through gearbox, driveshaft and differential. In other words, the new M3 produces around 480HP (353 kW) and 648Nm (480 lb-ft) of torque, which is 50HP and nearly 100Nm more than the stated numbers.

    We suspected that the new generation of M3 and M4 will be more powerful, but not that much. The original time for 0-100 km/h is just 4.3 seconds, which seems quite fast for a sports car with 431HP. BMW also said that the M5 F10 produces 560HP (412 kW), but according to a number of dyno tests, it develops a lot more.

    Now the acceleration figures of the latest generation M3 make sense. Enjoy the video!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTB8BGQGmZQ

    Source: Europeanautosource

  • BMW M3 GTS Sedan Concept

    BMW has introduced M3 E90 GTS Concept (Sedan), which follows the M3 E92 GTS (Coupe). However, the Sedan is still a concept car and didn’t get the full GTS specification.Probably, the M3 E90 GTS will be powered by the same 4.4 liter V8 with 450PS (331 kW) as the Coupe version. This is a revised version of the well-know 4.0 liter V8 in a regular M3, which delivers 420PS (309 kW).M3 GTS Sedan Concept includes 19” alloys, huge brake system, rear boot lid spoiler and the black kidney grills. The car also gets front splitter, lighter sport exhaust system and revised suspension.BMW M3 GTS Sedan will go to production, of course in limited numbers. The price will definitely less than GTS Coupe’s.Stay tuned for further information and video!BMW M3 GTS Sedan Concept

    Source: Car Magazine

  • WheelSTO BMW E92 M3

    An „ordinary” BMW E92 M3 is a staggering car featuring aggressive sporty exterior, luxury interior and enormous mighty naturally aspirated V8 with 420PS. Obviously, this is not enough, because the tuning company WheelSTO now offers styling and performance upgrades for E92 M3.The exterior package features a 3D Design Carbon Fiber Lip, 3D Design Carbon Fiber Diffuser. Last, but not least WheelSTO installed a Challenge USA GT Carbon trunk with the integrated trunk spoiler.The tuned BMW M3 also comes with custom painted gloss black front kidney grills, side grills, painted reflectors and LED turn signals. (more…)

  • Manhart Racing releases BMW M3 E92 Compressor

    Manhart Racing, the German-based BMW powertrain king has released a stunning tuning program for the current BMW M3 E92. No less exclusive than their mind-blowing Manhart M3 Touring V10, the new program is able to charge your high-performance M3 with up to 655 horsepower. (more…)

  • BMW M3 Sedan: The Perfect Car For The Heart And The Head

    The most passionately revered name in the BMW M playbook is about to be conferred on the new BMW 3 Series Sedan, as for the first time ever, a four-door BMW M3 arrives in Australia. (more…)