10 facts about the new BMW M3 and M4
Posted on 29-09-2013 at 21:39 by MrBrown – 42 Comments”
In the course of time, we have quite a bit of information about the new BMW M3 and M4. They are ready to in the spring of 2014 revealed. Before that, we put ten facts in a row.
430 hp / 500 Nm
The new generation M3 and M4 get a 3.0 six-in-line engine with 430 hp between 5000 and 7300 rpm and 500 Nm of torque between 2000 and 5000 rpm. That is made possible by the well-known TwinPower Turbo technology. By a maximum speed of 7500 rpm, the two Germans can revven. Acceleratiecijfers are not yet known. You can, of course, thunder on to say that such a new generation is faster than the older competition.
Lightweight
Both the M3 M4 weigh less than 1500 kg (without driver and with 90% filled tank). According to BMW, the car is therefore 80 kg lighter than its predecessor. Not only the rear cover (M4) and the roof are carbon fiber, also the drive shaft is of the light stuff. That is stiffer and saves 40% weight compared to a normal axis.
Electric power steering
The power steering is unfortunately all-electric. BMW promises that he specially developed by ZF for the M3 and M4 developed with three modes know. We can only hope that it does not negatively impact on those glorious control, such as in the E92 M3.
50% otherwise
Half of the components differs from a regular 3 or 4 series. This promise the two M’and a character of its own.
Manual gearbox and automatic transmission
The sedan and coupe come with a manual zesbak and a 7-speed DCT. The automatic transmission gets standard launch control. Also, there is the active M-differential is present that, like with the M5 variable lock from 0 to 100 percent.
Less turbolag
In Sport and Sport+ mode prevents BMW turbolag. Because the two turbo’s on the gas again to continue running while the fuel supply stops, you have after you do a bend comes out much less delay.
Ceramic brakes
You can choose from standard brakes or ceramic discs. The standard brakes have blue claws, and the four-piston front, two behind. The ceramic brakes are gold and have six-piston front and four behind.
A lot of cooling
The S55 engine is firmly chilled. There is a double oil cooler, and there are several additional radiators for the transmission and turbo. In addition, fit BMW a big intercooler on top of the motor. The water pump is electrically controlled and it stabilizes automatically the temperature.
14% additional tax liability?
The M3 and M4 consume 25% less fuel, according to BMW. In practice, it will most likely be very disappointing, however, augurs well for the Dutch prices. Although you don’t 14% of list price to expect.
Sound generator?
Or the M3 and M4 have a sound generator to get remains unclear. There are rumors that the sound of the motor amplified and played directly through the speakers. But the chance that there will be no artificial noise is applied is also provided. We have BMW to a clarification requested. Continued…
Gallery: Spyshots BMW M3 and M4
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Gallery: BMW M3 M4 technique
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Gallery: BMW M4 Coupe Concept
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Gallery: BMW M4 Concept
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