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BMW ultimate driving machine?
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BMW ultimate driving machine?
It is hard to argue that the BMW m3 is not a fast machine, it runs mid to low 13's wich is impressive considering its got an inline 6 producing 333 hp and 4 seats people. Rumour has been flying that BMW is making the M3 with a TURBOCHARGED 4.0 V8 producing in the neighborhood of 400-420 hp, this model will be released in '07. As a corvette enthusiast this car is making me a little nervous lol....what do u think?
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From: Santee CA
Originally Posted by toronto_85_2_nv
It is hard to argue that the BMW m3 is not a fast machine, it runs mid to low 13's wich is impressive considering its got an inline 6 producing 333 hp and 4 seats people. Rumour has been flying that BMW is making the M3 with a TURBOCHARGED 4.0 V8 producing in the neighborhood of 400-420 hp, this model will be released in '07. As a corvette enthusiast this car is making me a little nervous lol....what do u think?
I wouldn't doubt that...The Germans have been making some incredible cars in the last 20 years. Their transmissions are some of the best out there.
But if they're coming out with a Turbocharged M3 with 400+ hp, expect it to be in the $70k-$100k range. Anything with that much power is going to require a higher quality braking system, transmission, and suspension to make it tolerate that high horsepower.
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Originally Posted by Sprzout
I wouldn't doubt that...The Germans have been making some incredible cars in the last 20 years. Their transmissions are some of the best out there.
But if they're coming out with a Turbocharged M3 with 400+ hp, expect it to be in the $70k-$100k range. Anything with that much power is going to require a higher quality braking system, transmission, and suspension to make it tolerate that high horsepower.
But if they're coming out with a Turbocharged M3 with 400+ hp, expect it to be in the $70k-$100k range. Anything with that much power is going to require a higher quality braking system, transmission, and suspension to make it tolerate that high horsepower.
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From: Forked River NJ
Originally Posted by toronto_85_2_nv
actually, i dont think it is going to be that expensive....its going to be under 100K CDN...which is something like 85K USD
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
I'll still take the new Z06 over the 3 series BMW at that cost. It seats 2 more people but who cares.
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