More info is trickling out:
New gearbox to land in march 2008
M DCT Drivelogic - M double clutch transmission. - 7 speed
Normal Manual M3 Performance
0-62 mph 4.8
Maximum Speed 155*
Starting UK price £50,625
Colours
Jerez Black (A73)
Melbourne Red (A75)
Interlagos Blue (A30)
Silverstone II (A29)
Compound disc brakes
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Four exhaust tailpipes
M Double-VANOS
M Dynamic mode
M Mobility system
M Variable differential lock
MDrive Manager
M-specific suspension setup
Engine S65
Configuration V8
Capacity 3999cc
Torque 400 / 3900rpm
Power Output 420hp @ 8300rpm
Maximum rpm 8400rpm
Transmission
Manual 6-speed
Dimensions
Length 4615mm
Height 1804mm
Width 1424mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 ltr
Boot Capacity (DIN Method) 430 ltr
Performance
0-62 mph 4.8
Maximum Speed 250*
Fuel Consumption
Urban mpg / ltr/100km 15.8 (17.9)
Extra-Urban mpg / ltr/100km 30.7 (9.2)
Combined mpg / ltr/100km 22.8 (12.4)
C02 Emissions (g/km) 295
Emissions Management EU4
18" light alloy M Double-spoke style 260M with mixed tyres
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof
M Exterior body styling comprising:
M Aerodynamic front spoiler with oversized brake cooling ducts in place of front fog lights
M Aerodynamic rear spoiler with diffuser
M Exterior mirrors
Powerdome with air intakes
Rear spoiler
Side gills with integrated indicators and M3 logo
Xenon headlights for low and high beam
Door sill finishers with M3 designation
M Gear stick
M Instrument panel comprising
200mph speedometer
M-specific instruments
Oil temperature display
Red needles
Variable preliminary warning lights on rev counter
M Sport seats with backrest width adjustment and lumbar support
M multi-function three-spoke leather steering wheel
Navigation system - Professional
7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drive logic (M DCT Drivelogic) - anticipated to start production in March 2008
2MT, M double spoke 19" forged and polished style 220M with mixed tyres
223, Electronic Damper Control (EDC) offers the choice of three suspension settings; Comfort, Normal & Sport
326, Rear spoiler, deletion
752, BMW Individual Audio HiFi system. Features a nine-channel amplifier with Digital Sound Processing (DSP). Sixteen high-end loudspeakers (Neodym magnetic drives, hexacone diaphragm), at a total of 825W. DIRAC signal processing enables perfectly timed sound experience in all seats.
Finally 295km/h delimiting
Upholstery
The standard upholstery on the new BMW M3 Coupé is Novillo leather in the following colours:
Black (NCSW)
Palladium Silver (NCH1)
Fox Red (NCH2)
Bamboo Beige (NCH3)
Extended Novillo leather is available as an upgrade and available in all four colours.
Interior Trim
The following trims are available exclusively on the new BMW M3 Coupé:
Titanium Shadow (771) - Standard
Aluminium Shadow (4MX)
Black Carbon-structure Leather trim (4MY)
Anthracite mirror finish Wood (4MZ)
Everything just sounds delicious
