New (2014) M3

[Pugsey]

So, 444bhp, twin turbo straight six (brand new engine) eh? Turbos will upset some but return of 6 cylinder will be welcomed? Easy chip to 500bhp too I'd imagine.

My order's in and the long wait starts...........

[Pugsey]

Oh and sub 1500kilo target AND possibly ceramic brakes. Blimey an M car with something other than chocolate brakes!

[DT398]

I hope the interior is going to be nicer than the standard 3 series. I know that the leather and other bits are generally much better in the Ms but the dash, steering wheel and Nav Screen design in the new 3 are hideous in my view. Hopefully it won't spoil what is likely to be a great car.

[wax lyrical]

So my E93 335i is almost am 'M' car now!!

A new remap will get it up to 400bhp easy-peasy.

[Alex]

You certainly have an impressive garage, Pugsey. Where will the M3 fit with your other recent purchases?

GT3:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Impreza Turbo:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Z06 Corvette:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Elise:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[y2blade]

Alex said:

You certainly have an impressive garage, Pugsey. Where will the M3 fit with your other recent purchases?

GT3:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Impreza Turbo:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Z06 Corvette:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Elise:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Lucky guy
Following with interest.

[Mermaid]

Pugsey said:

So, 444bhp, twin turbo straight six (brand new engine) eh? Turbos will upset some but return of 6 cylinder will be welcomed? Easy chip to 500bhp too I'd imagine.
..

Will be a bargain compared to this similarly powered V8 swansong.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I look forward to the new M3 - i reckon it will excite like the E46 & E30 M3's did.

[Pugsey]

y2blade said:

Lucky guy
Following with interest.

Cheers! Way back I got into the cycle of making sure I had early orders in for anything exciting coming up. The first one was the ClioV6(Mk1) - see recent 'Spotted in the classified ' thread. Sometimes I take them when they arrive, sometimes I move them on. Nice to have the option! Had great fun with the six that I ran in the longtermers section of a well known car mag over the years.
As for the M3 - that'll be one I'll def take! Big Mcar fan.

[Alex]

Pugsey said:

Cheers! Way back I got into the cycle of making sure I had early orders in for anything exciting coming up. The first one was the ClioV6(Mk1) - see recent 'Spotted in the classified ' thread. Sometimes I take them when they arrive, sometimes I move them on. Nice to have the option! Had great fun with the six that I ran in the longtermers section of a well known car mag over the years.
As for the M3 - that'll be one I'll def take! Big Mcar fan.

Which mag? I have back issues of Autocar, Car and Evo. Would be interesting to have a read.

[dvshannow]

Let's see hopefully they do a better job with the turbos than in the f10 M5.

Like the weight saving, with a tuneup this car could be very quick...let's hope they keep it as alive as e92 at public road speeds

[Pugsey]

I actually think the four door coupe - apparently due way down the line after the saloon (M3), coupe (M4?) and cab - may be the most attractive proposition of the lot.

[jon-]

4 door coupe?

Would that be an M3.5?

[as7920]

Pugsey said:

I actually think the four door coupe - apparently due way down the line after the saloon (M3), coupe (M4?) and cab - may be the most attractive proposition of the lot.

^ This. Very much hoping the M2 Gran Coupe gets the go ahead too. Very tasty prospect.

[FamilyDub]

Since when was it acceptable to call 4-door cars with limited rear space 'coupes'.

Coupe = 2-door.

[Pugsey]

FamilyDub said:

Since when was it acceptable to call 4-door cars with limited rear space 'coupes'.

Coupe = 2-door.

It seems that 'Coupe' is used, more often than not, as a description of body shape rather than door configuration. As far as I can see the model we're discussing will be the coupe body - with four doors. For me that means the preferred body shape (as opposed to saloon) but with convenience of being able to lob stuff onto the back seats through the additional doors. Not sure I care WHAT they call it tbo

Edited by Pugsey on Wednesday 23 January 17:11

[FamilyDub]

Well, supposedly the coupe shape will be called 'M4', non?

So by rights, a 4-door 'coupe' based on the M4 should be called the M5...?

No, wait a minute...

[burwoodman]

When is it actually due out? Dec this year?

[Babw]

burwoodman said:

When is it actually due out? Dec this year?

Spring 2014 in the UK apparently.

[Pugsey]

Babw said:

Spring 2014 in the UK apparently.

'Concept' at Frankfurt this year, production model Geneva spring 2014 and UK sales that summer - apparently. Although anyone who's gone through the pleasure/pain of waiting for a new launch car will know, this may change. BMW better than most at sticking to schedules though.

[krallicious]

My dealer said the M4 should be out for early 2015. Will be a painful wait.