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don't know how reliable this is but here are the specs for the new M3
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13089
the kW and Nm conver to around 412hp and 310lb ft
what do you guys think? i think that carbon fiber roof is sweet @_@

if link no work then this is what it pretty much says
BMW E92 M3 Coupe Pricing

Major Standard Equipment***
4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18x8F/18x9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.


Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975

Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Aluminum trim NC
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Head-Up Display $1,000
Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Rear Park Distance Control $350
19" M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19x8.5F/19x9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
Logic 7 sound system $1,200
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
6-speed manual transmission NC
Rear Spoiler Deletion NC  

From http://bmwe92m3.com

Specific power & torque

V8 = 412 SAE hp (417 DIN)/4.0

Torque = 310/4.0 lb-ft



My config:


Major Standard Equipment***
4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18x8F/18x9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.


Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975

Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
19" M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19x8.5F/19x9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.


Sub Total: $60,350.

MUCH MORE OF 2008 M3 at http://bmwe92m3.com  

mmmmmmmmmmm...im drooling...

I WANT ONE!  

As much as I like M cars, I really think I would take a 335 instead. I can't wait to see what the tuners are going to be able to do with the twin turbos.  

yay for the drivelogic 7-speed  

aquabat911:
As much as I like M cars, I really think I would take a 335 instead. I can't wait to see what the tuners are going to be able to do with the twin turbos.

i could not agree with you more!  

how much hp/tq does the 335 have stock?  IM sure a simple chip, upgraded cooling system(intercooler/radiator), and full turbo back exhuast can give great numbers....im pretty curious  

I guess they are rated at like 290hp and 300ft-lbs stock from BMW. One of the mags stuck one on a chassis dyno already because they thought it fealt like a lot more power. I guess the thing dynoed at 280 some hp and 300 ft-lbs at the wheels. If you consider drivetrain loss to be somewhere between 12 and 18 percent you are looking at around 330hp.

I think BMW is going to have to do soemthing amazing with the M3 to get people to spend the extra money. Yes, the 335 will still need suspension and brakes, but I probably wouldn't leave that stuff stock on an M3 either.  

Sounds very nice but man do the prices keep going up :-(  

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Honestly, $54k for that level of performance isn't that outrageous. Granted, it's WAY out of my budget, but that's about what you'd pay for a fully-loaded Vette or a well-equipped Porsche Cayman. And you'd be lucky if you could get a loaded CLK 350 out the door for that much! There's no question it'll be a strong seller, but considering the untapped performance potential of the 335i, I think a lot of fence-sitters will go for that one and spend a few bucks on upgrades. Plus, you can get the 335 in a 4-door. If it's like the E46, the M3 is again going to be coupe-only.