2008 BMW M3
Monday, July 23rd, 2007
The 2008 BMW M3 has arrived and some people will be extremely happy with it while others will be let down by the things that were left out of the making. The M3 was built as a fast car, but not as a luxury fast car. For those in love with speed and speed alone, you will love it. But for those who like to speed in luxury will turn their attention elsewhere.
Most people would expect the new M3 to contain the familiar inline-six cylinder engine because that is what is used in the older M3 models. However, engineers were unable to produce enough power to impress from it. Because of this problem they decided to turn to the V-8. Using the new engine turned out to be a great idea because it is 33lb. less. These are the engine specifications when using the V-8: 4.0-liters, 414 horsepower, 295 lb-ft, 8400-rpm redline.
Accelerating with the V-8 is not a problem for any drivers. Besides the new engine, engineers decided to add a twin-disc design clutch, something that has not been used in an M3 before. And besides being able to accelerate properly, the vehicle is also able to shift with surprising accuracy.
The riding quality of the M3 is something that people can look forward to. The body motions are controlled well. It may understeer a little, but a move of the foot and everything is back to normal.
Brake feel is excellent, but pedal effort can rise precipitously during sharp curves. The curb weight on the M3 is high creating this problem. Everyone can expect the new model to weigh more then 3,700 lb. when it comes to the states. The M3 has gained almost a half ton in about twenty years.
The list of 3-series parts redesigned and re-engineered for M3 use is staggering, the V-8 car shares surprisingly few parts with those with a six-cylinder under the hood. BMW isn’t known for frivolous modifications, and all of the changes serve a performance purpose. Unfortunately, they seem to also dilute the driving experience. Once a direct, raw, and frenetic monster, the M3 has morphed into a polished and refined grand tourer.
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