BMW confirm the inline-6 engine for the new M3
It’s official! BMW North America have confirmed the use of an inline-six engine for the next M3. It was speculated that a V6 (V-configuration) was going to be used, one possibly downsized from the current M3′s V8 unit but that no longer is the case. To ensure the new inline-six isn’t a slouch, it is expected that it will receive forced induction in the form of two or even three turbos.
Regarding the transmission, a dual-clutch unit is expected with no clear word if a manual gearbox will see production. Let’s hope they consider a self-shifter as well!
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May 23, 2012 at 4:08 pm
disappointed
May 24, 2012 at 5:01 am
Horsepower?Torque? That’s what counts……BMW M always comes thru!
May 24, 2012 at 9:35 am
@mj7: Why the disappointment? I’m sure once they throw in the turbochargers, the car will have more power than the current M3. To be honest, I’m actually quite relieved that BMW chose to go with an in-line 6 cylinder engine and not a V-configuration. Their inline-6′s are second-to-none and the M3 deserves the best.
@skoubaissi: No figures as of yet, but I would imagine that the numbers will at least have to match the current M3 in the horsepower department (414bhp) and show an increase in torque (currently 295 lb-ft). For the latter, the turbos will definitely help solve that issue.
May 27, 2012 at 12:56 pm
I live Big V engines! I don’t like that they are going smaller!
May 27, 2012 at 11:00 pm
It’s not the size of your machine, it’s how you use, no pun intended!