BMW is really meticulous when it comes to its BMW parts, especially when it comes to its powertrain parts. Just before they released its M3, they carefully unveiled some of the vital information and specifications of the power source of this vehicle. Soon after the new coupe got its new exterior shape, the German auto company released further details about its V8 engine.
Imagine how powerful the new M3 will be with V8 under its hood. And just imagine the added power that the monstrous V10 will be able to produce once it is available on the BMW M5. The company thinks that if both would have the same six-cylinder power engines, there will be no difference. So the company decided to reduce the engine by two making the V8 sufficient for the M3.
So now the new M3 shall be running on its new V8 power plant. Isn’t that nice? Although lopped off by one engine bank, the 4 liter V8 is capable of producing 420 horsepower adding up a 295 pound feet of torque running at a 3,900 rpm. Powerful, isn’t it?
The 2,000 rpm on its 85% torque is just enough to run the M3 on 60 mph/ 6 sec. but we still need to wait for the BMW to release more information about it.
What other car parts do you think make the new M3 more exciting? Well, just a few like double VANOS valve lift system, up rated engine management control and variable camshaft control. Impressed? Don’t be impressed as the new engine only weighs 445 lbs. Not that bad at all.