Next Generation E90 M3

[Skycity_BMW]

Here it is guy's and girl's . . . it will be here in 2006

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphot...id/6050228.001

[DinanM3_S2]

Im moving this to the M3 forums, but I like it, alot. This thing WILL smash the C55 and S4. I can't wait to drive one

[Skycity_BMW]

yeah . .it will ! ! !

Sorry again . . .

[shame_16]

Cant wait to start working on them.

[CrzyMR2T]

i love its front lights, but im not really liking its rear lights, its just ok. the 5 series on the other hand has really attractive front, and rear lights.

[no1rasfan]

Originally Posted by Skycity_BMW

yeah . .it will ! ! !

Sorry again . . .

I am really disappointed in the new E90 M3, but not surprised. The bangleization goes on.... 400hp sounds good, but at what cost. If they follow the new M5 & M6 the car will be loaded with electronic stuff a driver doesn't need or for the most part want. My '02 E46 M3,was a real load to drive after my E36, but knowing what the E90's going to look like I'm thrilled that my '05 Competion M3 will be here in another week. I'm glad I didn't wait for '07 when the E90 will be here. With Selected Dinan upgrades the 400 hp won't be so far away and at least I can look at it with pride.

[DinanM3_S2]

Originally Posted by no1rasfan

With Selected Dinan upgrades the 400 hp won't be so far away and at least I can look at it with pride.

Dinan upgrades really won't get you very close to the E90 M3. The S1 and S2 M3 packages from Dinan get a US Spec E46 M3 up to ~360hp. The easiest way I've seen to get 400+ hp from the S54 engine is the Active Autowerke supercharger. Its awesome that your getting a Competition M3 though. Good, rare M3.

[57JagXKSS]

Let's hope they fix the engine this time...

http://members.roadfly.org/jason/m3engines.htm



p.s. no flat dashboard, please? Thanks!

[DinanM3_S2]

lol, a jag guy talking about how bad BMW reliability is...

[57JagXKSS]

Originally Posted by DinanM3_S2

lol, a jag guy talking about how bad BMW reliability is...

I expect more from BMW than Jaguar.

[Jaguar D-Type]

Originally Posted by DinanM3_S2

Im moving this to the M3 forums, but I like it, alot. This thing WILL smash the C55 and S4. I can't wait to drive one

Audi does have a new RS4.

http://fast-autos.net/audi/05audirs4.html

Ford will have the new Shelby Cobra GT500 by next year.

http://fast-autos.net/ford/fordshelbycobra.html

[DinanM3_S2]

Originally Posted by Jaguar D-Type

Audi does have a new RS4.

http://fast-autos.net/audi/05audirs4.html

Ford will have the new Shelby Cobra GT500 by next year.

http://fast-autos.net/ford/fordshelbycobra.html

The new RS4 will cost ~$70,000, so I suspect the M3 will be significantly cheaper (and lighter). Im pretty sure a less powerful S4 will still be the M3s main competition.

Ford has said that it doesn't intend for the GT500 to compete with the M3. They are very different cars. BMW has a better suspention, a better interior, and a useful rear seat; the GT500 doesn't have an IRS, and has a crappy interior (compared to the BMW).

[Jaguar D-Type]

The new Mustang has done very well in Grand-Am Cup (road racing)

check the links

http://www.grandamerican.com/News/Article.asp?ID=5227

http://www.grandamerican.com/News/Article.asp?ID=5269











Check this link for the new Mustang

http://www.motorsportscenter.com/article_462.shtml



The following is from Motor Trend May 2005 pages 54, 55, and 56:

"Hau Tai-Tang, the 2005 Mustang's chief program engineer, was handed the reins at SVT last fall."

"Visceral feedback from all driver inputs will be greatly increased; differentiated, yet well harmonized."

"We won't hesitate to have you do a driving comparison against IRS-suspended competitors."

I saw a new (E90) three series at a dealer recently. I wasn't impressed with the interior. It has a flat dash and just doesn't feel as sporty or driver-oriented as the E46's interior.

Automobile said in its June 2005 issue on page 56 that the new GT500 has leather on the door panels, steering wheel, shifter, parking-brake handle, dash top, and console.

[CassiesMan]

Its also a Fix or Repair Dailey...There is only one thing I dont like about the new ///M3...

Originally Posted by Every Article About It

V8

Damnit, I want an I6.

[Jaguar D-Type]

The 2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 isn't even in production.