Edmunds tests the E92 M3
07-08-2007, 07:31 PM
#41
Originally Posted by Saintor
I don't have a doubt that the V8 is more capable than the 3.0 bi-turbo. HP is what matters most, not torque. And the M3 has 100+ more than the 335i.
Now are you telling me you rev the nuts off your car every time you drive it? I'm not saying the V8's not capable, just that for an everyday cruiser, it's not as useful as its numbers suggest.
07-08-2007, 09:20 PM
#42
I feel the need...
Originally Posted by shrykhar
Now are you telling me you rev the nuts off your car every time you drive it? I'm not saying the V8's not capable, just that for an everyday cruiser, it's not as useful as its numbers suggest.
A safe guess that the avg M3 owner is not driving one as a daily, prob a 2nd or 3rd car.
And you're talking to an enthusiastic bunch, high rpm's may not be practical, but they are a hella lotta fun - especially when it sounds as good as this engine sounds!
Also, the M3 has way more improvements over the regular 335 than just an engine, in fact over 80% of the parts are different.
07-08-2007, 09:55 PM
#43
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by Will Y.
The E__ designation refers to BMW's internal designation for each model's chassis generation-- more like C-3, C-4, etc. when referring to generations of Corvette models (Z-06 and Z-28 were variant/option packages for the 'Vette and Camaro, respectively, much like M3s to the 3-series) or referring to TLs as 1G, 2G and 3G.
The better BMW forums probably have keys to the chassis designation. Just to make things more confusing, Mercedes also used similar E__ designations as internal IDs for the C and/or E class cars.
The better BMW forums probably have keys to the chassis designation. Just to make things more confusing, Mercedes also used similar E__ designations as internal IDs for the C and/or E class cars.
07-09-2007, 02:59 PM
#44
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqzfPBdX0QI
Article: http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_d...sid=841&page=1
So most of the reviews are saying its not as edgy as the E46 M3. Which i guess makes sense since the E46 wasnt as edgy as the E36...
Article: http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_d...sid=841&page=1
So most of the reviews are saying its not as edgy as the E46 M3. Which i guess makes sense since the E46 wasnt as edgy as the E36...
E46 was an engineering masterpiece when it debuted. E92 seems uninspiring to me by comparison. (Not saying I want an E46-M, but I sure as hell did back in the day...)
07-09-2007, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Your right about the first part, but Mercedes uses WXXX and RXXX designations.
You're correct, esp. since I remember references to the W124 Mercs, etc. I think I confused references in articles referencing the BMW E__ chassis and the MB E55 or something like that. 
07-09-2007, 11:36 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
Love it! The wheels for some reason though look much smaller than the previous gen M3 ones. Not sure why.
07-10-2007, 12:32 AM
#49
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07-10-2007, 12:38 AM
#50
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so is the new M3 gonna have that big ass navi area in the dash too? I dunno, looks kinda out of place in it... that should be left for the luxury cars.. 
shoulda made an exclusive more race-oriented dash just for the M3 - most of the parts are M3-specific anyways, aren't they?
that simulator is decently fun looking, but they lose points for using a projector and having it overlap onto the ceiling and dash.
shoulda made an exclusive more race-oriented dash just for the M3 - most of the parts are M3-specific anyways, aren't they?that simulator is decently fun looking, but they lose points for using a projector and having it overlap onto the ceiling and dash.
07-10-2007, 05:07 PM
#51
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by srika
so is the new M3 gonna have that big ass navi area in the dash too? I dunno, looks kinda out of place in it... that should be left for the luxury cars.. shoulda made an exclusive more race-oriented dash just for the M3 - most of the parts are M3-specific anyways, aren't they?
that simulator is decently fun looking, but they lose points for using a projector and having it overlap onto the ceiling and dash.
shoulda made an exclusive more race-oriented dash just for the M3 - most of the parts are M3-specific anyways, aren't they?that simulator is decently fun looking, but they lose points for using a projector and having it overlap onto the ceiling and dash.
07-10-2007, 05:28 PM
#52
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yea I know that... 
I'm just saying, it would be nice if they changed the dash on the M3 too.. that big ass navi area in the middle looks out of place.
I'm just saying, it would be nice if they changed the dash on the M3 too.. that big ass navi area in the middle looks out of place.
07-10-2007, 06:07 PM
#53
6 Forward 1 Back
You see some angles of the M3 and it doesn't look right.
And then you see some that are just
And then you see some that are just
07-10-2007, 06:10 PM
#54
6 Forward 1 Back
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