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CAR Magazine has posted their speculations on the next generation G80 M3. Here are the highlights: S58 engine Power output will equal the M4 GTS (493 HP / 442 LB-FT) 8 Speed automatic (no DCT) If manual transmission survives, will only be for rear-drive models Water injection system from the GTS Optional on-demand all-wheel ... CONTINUED
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Autobild renders and speculates on the G80 M3.
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In a conversation by Caradvice with BMW M CEO, Frank Van Meel, the topic of 4-Cylinder M models came up. The good news (for now) is that BMW M is keen to continue powering its 6 cylinder M models with the same # of cylinders instead of dropping ... CONTINUED
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Info on the next generation of BMW engines, including the B37 will not get any major updates in RWD models anytime soon. The transverse (FWD) version has a TU planned. No new versions are planned. B38 will get TU for all existing versions (starting with the recently updated F48 ... CONTINUED
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A report out of The Detroit Bureau claims that BMW executives have confirmed that the next generation BMW M3 will feature a plug-in hybrid drivetrain!
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BMW inside Scott26 tips off plans for an upcoming BMW M4 GTS model, to come after the BMW M2 coupe is introduced.
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As said by head of BMW M Product Management, Carsten Pries: BMW M’s product planning chief says the next-generation M3 model family could be powered by a four-cylinder engine, despite the fact the Bavarian performance brand is currently without any four-cylinder models. Speaking at the international launch of the all-new ... CONTINUED
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We've just had a chance at the 2014 NYIAS to sit down and discuss the all-new M3/M4 with the M3/M4 project manager, Michael Wimbeck (pictured) and M3/M4 product manager for BMW NA, Victor LeLeu. Thanks to these two gentlemen, here are some hopefully enlightening answers. Are there official EPA ... CONTINUED
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Here are the latest rumors on a BMW M3 GT, M7 and AWD M5/M6.
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The M4 will not hit dealers until next Summer, but the rumor mill is already churning for a lightweight track model. Carsales claims BMW M sources have hinted at a lightweight track focused M4 coming in 2016 as part of the celebrations for BMW's 100th birthday. Taking after the E92 M3 ... CONTINUED
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BIMMERPOST member ///Megalomaniac got up close and very personal with an F80 M3 prototype this past weekend. He recounts his spotting with us all: Today I spotted this F80 M3 on my way back home. Thought I should share it with you! First thing what came in my mind was: ... CONTINUED
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Last year, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America, confirmed to us an inline 6 cylinder engine for the upcoming M3/M4, and we showed you spy photos of the engine. Despite these confirmations, stubborn rumors pop up periodically regarding a potential V6 configuration for the ... CONTINUED
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You've heard recent M4/M3 prototypes blasting around the Nurburgring [M4 vid] [M3 vid], now have a listen at how they sound around town. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR NOT? As for today's rumor out of Autoblog that there will be no manual transmission option for the M4, we submit contrary evidence in the ... CONTINUED
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As you've seen, we spent the latter half of last week at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California, which is an annual week-long banquet of events for automobile enthusiasts and connoisseurs who converge on the Monterey area. While the collection of automotive hardware (everything from some of ... CONTINUED
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These F80 M3 prototype car specs from VIN checks undertaken a few months back [see original story on s55 engine specs] reveal a potential new exclusive BMW M color coming for the upcoming M3 and M4. One of the M3 prototypes was spec'd in Yas Marina Blue (named after the ... CONTINUED
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BIMMERPOST member swamp2, an engineer, updates his F80 M3 / F82 M4 performance simulations and predictions, based on the latest info, rumors, and speculations. The result predicts an even faster M3/M4 than he previously simulated!
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Nearly a month ago, we spotted the first non-black F82 M4 coupe prototype (in Silverstone) on the road (reposted below). We've just spied a Silverstone F82 M4 testing on the Nurburgring, wearing M Carbon Ceramic Brakes. This prototype doesn't reveal any new physical details, but we do have a ... CONTINUED
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BMW M CEO Friedrich Nitschke discusses several hot topics regarding the upcoming F80 M3 / F82 M4 and M cars in general. Nitschke answers questions regarding electric power steering, AWD, high-revving engines, and weight issues.
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