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Justin @ Mar 27th 2008 1:20PM
Never really cared for the sound of 4 and 6 cylinder engines but as a huge fan of the E30, I can't disagree with the cars going on a diet.
Too bad we can't have a lighter v8.
RJ @ Mar 27th 2008 6:30PM
GM is the master of lightweight V8s.
Where else in the world can you find a 505hp 7.0L V8, that weights under 500 lbs and revs to 7000 rpm?
If the M3 had that engine it'll dominate the compact sport sedan category for years to come.
captainslow @ Apr 15th 2008 8:03PM
RJ:
The e92 M3's V8 is actually 33 lbs. lighter than the previous e36's inline six, despite the increase in displacement.
That's aside from the point, however. When it comes to horsepower/liter, the M3 owns the vette.
Z06: 72 hp/L
e92 M3: 105 hp/L
Why doesn't BMW follow in GM's footsteps and throw a huge pushrod 7.0 L v8 in the M3, you ask? Because there are other ways to generate power without immense size and brute force. Ever since it was introduced, the M3 has always been a high-winding, rev happy track car for the road.
While I greatly respect the LS7 V8, it DOES NOT however belong in the M3.
captainslow @ Apr 15th 2008 8:04PM
oops, I meant the I6 from the e46****
Justin @ Apr 15th 2008 9:18PM
"Because there are other ways to generate power without immense size and brute force. Ever since it was introduced, the M3 has always been a high-winding, rev happy track car for the road."
Are you implying the LS7 is heavier than BMW's 4.0 V8? Because it's not.