Thread: 2014 BMW M3 to Pack 480hp Inline-Six!

Originally Posted by Rennfahrer

a lot of power for a six. i wonder how many turbos they're slapping on that baby.

6 turbos

If the coupe comes out for euro delivery by sept 2013, I'm in!

Originally Posted by vtiracing08

6 turbos

sounds legit

Rumor has it that BMW was working on a triple turbo for the new m3 with a straight 6i don't know if its true but since the twin turbo diesels was a success why not

Originally Posted by adanmtxt1

Finally getting back to its roots! The old E30 was a monster; the twin turbo and NA V8 cars are cool in their own right, but there's nothing like a naturally-aspirated BMW straight six.

I think you read it wrong. The new M3 will use force induction and will lose its NA nature. There is nothing "back to its roots" about a turbo/supercharged M3. I'll keep my V8. And yes, the seperated headlights look way better.

with that kind of power its gotta be forced induction superch or turbo regardless. sounds good but i have beef with two things
1. are they really changing the name to bmw m4/ the 4 series for the 3 coupes?
2. as much as the new power sounds awesome, an 8300 reving 4.0 is pretty damn hard to replace with a boosted 6. am i right?

Isn't the new M3 supposed to be triple turbo'd? (two normal and one electric)

Possibly the first BMW I'd ever consider purchasing since the original m3.

"GOVERNMENT APPROVED HIGH SPEED TESTING"

I wonder if I can slap one of those stickers on the back of my car?