BMW introduces 440HP V6 engine from 2012 for the future M3

[BlackE90]

"According to some sources within the German manufacturer, the incoming BMW M3 F30 will benefit from a twin-turbo V6 3.3-liter engine able to develop about 440 horsepower. Instead of the V8 engine found on the M3 E92, the 2012 BMW M3 F30 will get the V6 propeller that benefits from two turbines and will be able to develop slightly more horses.

According to the same sources, the V6 engine expected to debut on the M3 F30 will be even lighter than the traditionally V8, a fact that can make us just happy as the extra power and the lower total mass will increase the power-to-weight ratio."

 

[ALBundy]

This would be a major paradigm shift. Inline 6 could be history soon. If BMW produces a FWD vehicle in the interest of efficient dynamics, the shift would be complete.

 

[Realred78]

This looks like an UDM that I would love to have in my garage!!

 

[paultantk]

Wow their first V6

 

[enkil]

New model already.. Darn my car will be old school soon enough.

 

[bimmerholic]

Looks like this is what Gojira drivers will see in their rear view mirror! Hopefully BMW could come up something that is neck-to-neck with the Gojira if possible.

 

[jc@]

engine getting smaller and smaller.

not a good sign for NA lover i think?

 

[Fadhlan]

When the F30 comes out with an M3, hopefully by then I can afford an E92 M3. Maybe sub RM200k?

 

[BlackCat]

The current price for the E92 M3 is hovering around 400k depending on year and condition...

And rumor has it that next year's car prices may be substiantialy lower...