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Posted on Roadfly E46 M3 Forum by DoubleClutch:
"My buddy just drove the new M3 He's over in Germany currently at an aftermarket company's headquarters fitting the new M3 for performance parts. I guess, with the "major" players in the aftermarket sector, the auto manufacturers let these guys mock up their test mules for their performance parts. I personally don't see why BMW would do this because there's no compensation, that I'm aware of, received from their sales?? Maybe it's a one time fee paid to BMW to borrower the car for a few days for fitments? Regardless, he says the thing pulls very quickly. He just took delivery of a 997 GT3 and says they're not to far off from each other in terms of acceleration. At the same time he hasn't finished breaking in the GT3 so take that for what it's worth. He was told to keep it under 200 kph which he found hard to do. He said the hp would be around 410-420 with europe getting a slightly higher (10-15hp) output car. He also noticed the suspension was very tight and responsive, though road feel was harsher than an E46 (no worries here IMO). No talk of a CSL was mentioned, but of course the cab and saloon were already in the pipe so.. Didn't get that much from him since he had to get going but I thought this would give us enthusiasts some hope of what we can expect. Back before the E60 M5 was released he had the same opportunity so hopefully what he says stays true. Sounds like we have a beast coming our way fellas!" |
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Didn't get that much from him since he had to get going but I thought this would give us enthusiasts some hope of what we can expect. Back before the E60 M5 was released he had the same opportunity so hopefully what he says stays true. Sounds like we have a beast coming our way fellas!" thanks for the post
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Not worthless at all (without pics)
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Its a great post indeed. I was just getting tired of spy pics showing camou-ed test mules all the time.
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It could be true, but come on. It has the earmarks of a hoax. |
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This is often done with enthusiast-type vehicles. Manufacturer's know enthusiast like to mod their cars, and if the aftermarket doesn't get their hands on them until after they go on sale the lag time for tuner parts is long and the initial release excitment is not sustained as well.
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Indeed, it's also good that we can make use of Individual.
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NO ONE OUTSIDE BMW AG GETS TO DRIVE A PROTOTYPE BEFORE LAUNCH UNLESS FOR PRESS OR MEDIA PURPOSE .
This also goes for the tuning market . |
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thank youuuuu i knew it was bs.
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Finally something other than gossip
Thanks Scott. How about something other than refuting some BS test drive story? The BMW marketing/gossip machine is sooo slow these days . All the forums are DEAD. Even though Chicago is going on give us a tiny piece of information!
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I think attention has turned to the first pictures of prototypes of the E82 - The new small BMW Coupe which will make things clear of why the new M3 moves up a segment . BMW have very big plans for this baby! They want to spiritually connect this car not only to the 2002 but also the E30 . And that means an all out dynamic character which will differ from the standard hatch and offer both four cylinder and Six cylinder twin-turbocharged power. And then a new Six cylinder engine being developed by M division will top the range. |
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Generally the eurospec M3, S4, RS4, R32 are faster and better.
Reason why more expensive is the taxsystem. You pay easily up to 35-40% more taxes on a car in certain European countries. I can give you guys some numbers and calculate it for you, but I won't. Have better things to do with my time :rocks:
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Not really interested in M3 touring nor E82....
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And now, so that third hand information about the tuners are nothing but a load of Last edited by MisterBMW; 02-14-2007 at 09:19 AM.. |
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To say that today, the eurospec cars are faster and better is simply not true. There may be some desieralbe features/options that aren't available here, but when you look at the cost (even if you disregard tax), we're still getting a great deal. -Adam |
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