According to the blog of BMW, the company will unveil the new M3 and M4 on December 12, since the same day will star in the Playstation 3 and specifically the new Gran Turismo 6. Specifically, the new M4 Coupe will participate in the new videogame, and this collaboration will be the first opportunity to see from close the production model before the launch, early 2014. Bear in mind that the new M3 and M4 will bring a new 3Iiter double turbocharged 6 cylinder engine, which delivers 430 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. However, the German firm did not announce the times needed for acceleration, but smaller than expected existing generation.
BMW
BMW
According to BMW, the new engine can reach 7,500 rpm, offering 25% more efficient than the previous generation, and meets the standards of Euro 6. Moreover, the new M3 and M4 will have the standard version of the 6 speed manual transmission, while the optional equipment will be 7 gear automatic dual clutch transmission of M. Another important feature to have the new M3 and M4 is the significant reduction of the total weight, since with the smaller engine, upgraded transmission and all parts of the mechanical total weight dropped by 12 pounds.
BMW
BMW
Also, new wheels and axles are 5 pounds lighter than the previous generation. The effect is to bring the new M4 below 1500 kg, with the slimming is calculated at about 80 kg. For the first time the M3 sedan will be available with a special plastic alloy reinforced carbon fiber, which was used only in the coupe model, as now.
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By Nicole P.
