majic
03-22-2007, 03:29 PM
go ahead.. pick up your jaw off the floor and wipe the saliva off your chin ;)
:hawt :hawt :hawt
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-details-new-m3s-420-horsepower-v8.html
BMW details new M3's 420 horsepower V8
Earlier this month, BMW revealed the 2008 M3 Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. At the time, the automaker only said the production coupe would feature a high-revving V8. The company has since released full details on the production motor, which is more powerful and lighter than the old M3's straight-six.
* First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3.
* 420 hp from 4.0 litres.
* Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres (295 lb-ft) at 3, 900 rpm,
85 per cent of maximum torque over a speed range of 6,500 rpm.
* 340 Newton-metres or 251 lb-ft available from just 2,000 rpm.
* Maximum engine speed 8,300 rpm.
* Consistent lightweight construction of engine and ancillary units,
new V8 power unit one of the lightest eight-cylinders in the world,
lighter than the straight-six power unit in the former model.
* Variable camshaft control, low-pressure double-VANOS for an
optimum charge cycle, system offering full power and performance even with normal engine oil pressure.
* Eight individual throttle butterflies for spontaneous engine response.
* Consistent and reliable oil supply with longitudinal and lateral acceleration up to 1.4 g ensured by two oil pumps and wet sump oil lubrication.
* Exhaust system optimizing cylinder charge, optimized for weight and function by means of internal high-pressure remoulding, exhaust emissions fulfil EU4 and LEV 2 standards.
* Upgraded MSS60 engine control unit for optimum coordination of all engine functions with the various control systems in the car.
* Ion flow technology recognising and distinguishing engine knocking phenomena as well as misfiring and miscombustion by measurement of ion flow in the combustion chambers.
* Brake Energy Regeneration with intelligent alternator control.
:hawt :hawt :hawt
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-details-new-m3s-420-horsepower-v8.html
BMW details new M3's 420 horsepower V8
Earlier this month, BMW revealed the 2008 M3 Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. At the time, the automaker only said the production coupe would feature a high-revving V8. The company has since released full details on the production motor, which is more powerful and lighter than the old M3's straight-six.
* First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3.
* 420 hp from 4.0 litres.
* Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres (295 lb-ft) at 3, 900 rpm,
85 per cent of maximum torque over a speed range of 6,500 rpm.
* 340 Newton-metres or 251 lb-ft available from just 2,000 rpm.
* Maximum engine speed 8,300 rpm.
* Consistent lightweight construction of engine and ancillary units,
new V8 power unit one of the lightest eight-cylinders in the world,
lighter than the straight-six power unit in the former model.
* Variable camshaft control, low-pressure double-VANOS for an
optimum charge cycle, system offering full power and performance even with normal engine oil pressure.
* Eight individual throttle butterflies for spontaneous engine response.
* Consistent and reliable oil supply with longitudinal and lateral acceleration up to 1.4 g ensured by two oil pumps and wet sump oil lubrication.
* Exhaust system optimizing cylinder charge, optimized for weight and function by means of internal high-pressure remoulding, exhaust emissions fulfil EU4 and LEV 2 standards.
* Upgraded MSS60 engine control unit for optimum coordination of all engine functions with the various control systems in the car.
* Ion flow technology recognising and distinguishing engine knocking phenomena as well as misfiring and miscombustion by measurement of ion flow in the combustion chambers.
* Brake Energy Regeneration with intelligent alternator control.