We’ve already been given a visual preview of the new BMW M4 and now Bimmerpost is promising an unofficial preview of the much awaited technical details. So far they say we can expect the F80 M3/F82 M4 to have more than 425hp (317kW) and over 370lb-ft (500Nm) of torque.
For comparison, the old E92 M3 produced 309kW/400Nm from its 4.0 litre normally aspirated V8. So far we only know the new M3/M4 will be powered by a turbocharged inline six cylinder, probably of 3.0 litre capacity. Exact specs remain unknown.
Apparently we’re going to be impressed by the new model’s weight, or lack thereof. For now though, wait is all we have. Hopefully we’ll know more very soon.
[Source: Bimmerpost]
UPDATE 25 September: Here’s the official word from BMW.
4 replies on “New BMW M3/M4 promises more than 317kW”
I would’ve thought the weight would be more than the last gens.
But to compensate for that they would give it more power.
Intresting to see what they give it
Lightweight is the new black!
ahah sure is just look at the 4C carbon tub to get it under 980KG!!!!!!!
But this is the biggest the M3(/4) has ever been so I don’t know how they are going to stripe weight out of it.
the new 335i is only 30kg lighter than the last 335i. So I’d love to see how they stripe the weight.
Would the plastic front guards melt in extreme sunlight? Just asking.
I think it’s a bit of a let down to be honest. I really wished they used a totally different engine like maybe even increase the displacement to 3.5 or 4.0L. Not sure if going down the twin turbo path rather than a good quality single twin scroll turbo would have been better. I guess these days it’s all about cost cutting (by using a generic engine) and fuel efficiency.
I think the previous V8 and E46 will become classics over these new models.