E90 / E92 / E93 M3 Rumour Mill

BMW F1 · Thu, Dec-09-2004, 11:14:02 PM

Well I am very happy to report that the covers have just been pulled off the engine compartment of the new E90 M3 now due in 2006. The new E90 M3 was caught testing around the world famous Nurburgring late last month with a big thumping V8 under its hood. The new configuration is rumored to output the Magical Figures of 300Kw or 402HP in the old money.

Sources also confirm that the M3 will stay as a RWD, speed limited to 250Km/h / 155MPH and driven thru the current M5's new 7 Speed SMGIII box and wait for it............. a totally reworked Six Speed Manual. Meaning the debate between the SMG Boys and the Manual Lads can and will continue for years to come.

The M3 with its V8 engine (size still unconfirmed) is rumored to hit the 60/100 mark in under 5 putting it firmly in the sites of the AMG and Porsche crowd. To add further stability to the car, the engine has now been set back further in the frame to provide the car with a mid engine feel effectively giving better over all weight distribution. There is also talk of tweaking certain parts of the new E90 M3 with 20 inch rims as standard, active steering, a meatier brake package and active roll stability which will work in well with DSC, TC & LC.

Sounds like BMW MSport have certainly answered the call that we had hoped, this is certainly the start of a massive future for the new E90 M3.

Trust me when I say............... there is more to come.

xdigitaldragonx · Thu, Dec-09-2004, 11:56:59 PM

Sweet!

hiros · Fri, Dec-10-2004, 12:13:56 AM

Sounds very exciting! I am just hoping the appearance will not be disappointing. The M5 is a great car but I am still not used to the look yet...

Truth · Fri, Dec-10-2004, 12:27:01 AM

Can't wait!

tommie88 · Fri, Dec-10-2004, 02:56:58 AM

very nice can't wait to see the actual e90 m3

Rob's Archive · Fri, Dec-10-2004, 03:02:09 AM

hmm...interesting considering the past thread on how the M3 was not going to have a v8

O-Ace · Fri, Dec-10-2004, 03:07:41 AM

If it looks as good as the e46, sign me up!

-Awais

RagingLamb · Fri, Dec-10-2004, 03:34:52 AM

Not bad at all. Now let's hope it's not ugly.

Daver · Fri, Dec-10-2004, 04:07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triflowm5+M3

hmm...interesting considering the past thread on how the M3 was not going to have a v8

My thoughts exactly. None of this is credible anymore until we see it.

-Daver

mnb · Fri, Dec-10-2004, 06:43:20 AM

Where are you getting all this info from?

Thu, Dec-09-2004, 11:14:02 PM	#1
BMW F1 Where to now ??? Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,672 Reputation: 0 Location: Melbourne, Australia	E90 / E92 / E93 M3 Rumour Mill Well I am very happy to report that the covers have just been pulled off the engine compartment of the new E90 M3 now due in 2006. The new E90 M3 was caught testing around the world famous Nurburgring late last month with a big thumping V8 under its hood. The new configuration is rumored to output the Magical Figures of 300Kw or 402HP in the old money. Sources also confirm that the M3 will stay as a RWD, speed limited to 250Km/h / 155MPH and driven thru the current M5's new 7 Speed SMGIII box and wait for it............. a totally reworked Six Speed Manual. Meaning the debate between the SMG Boys and the Manual Lads can and will continue for years to come. The M3 with its V8 engine (size still unconfirmed) is rumored to hit the 60/100 mark in under 5 putting it firmly in the sites of the AMG and Porsche crowd. To add further stability to the car, the engine has now been set back further in the frame to provide the car with a mid engine feel effectively giving better over all weight distribution. There is also talk of tweaking certain parts of the new E90 M3 with 20 inch rims as standard, active steering, a meatier brake package and active roll stability which will work in well with DSC, TC & LC. Sounds like BMW MSport have certainly answered the call that we had hoped, this is certainly the start of a massive future for the new E90 M3. Trust me when I say............... there is more to come. __________________ BMW///M3CSL Teh STi can nevar lose!

Fri, Dec-10-2004, 12:13:56 AM	#3
hiros Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,017 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area	Sounds very exciting! I am just hoping the appearance will not be disappointing. The M5 is a great car but I am still not used to the look yet... __________________ German Engineering, Italian Passion, British Luxury.... 06 C2S Cab, 00 360, 08 RRS

Fri, Dec-10-2004, 03:07:41 AM	#7
O-Ace RacingFlix.com Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,618 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	If it looks as good as the e46, sign me up! -Awais __________________ 2004 Black Porsche 996TT X50 - Protomotive GT650 2004 Carbon Black M3 6MT. [19" SSR GT3 - Eisenmann Race Exhaust - PSS9 Coilovers - Angel Eyes - Laser Jammers] - Sold 2004 Black Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic My Racing Videos STOCK M3 pnwz j00!

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RagingLamb Registered Abuser Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,542 Reputation: 0 Location: Markham, Ontario	Not bad at all. Now let's hope it's not ugly. __________________ 2004 E46 M3 Carbon Black/Ecru Pearl 6MT 19" OEMs

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Thu, Dec-09-2004, 11:56:59 PM	#2
xdigitaldragonx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 31 Posts: 130 Reputation: 0 Location: The OC	Sweet!

Fri, Dec-10-2004, 12:27:01 AM	#4
Truth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,174 Reputation: 0 Location: WA	Can't wait!

Fri, Dec-10-2004, 02:56:58 AM	#5
tommie88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 36 Posts: 157 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	very nice can't wait to see the actual e90 m3

Fri, Dec-10-2004, 03:02:09 AM	#6
Rob's Archive Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 11,663 Reputation: 0	hmm...interesting considering the past thread on how the M3 was not going to have a v8

Fri, Dec-10-2004, 06:43:20 AM	#10
mnb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 79 Reputation: 0	Where are you getting all this info from?

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