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M3 Will Stay!!! (No M4 moniker.)

I always thought a M4 was kinda weird.

I also had to type it up from my mag, so excuse the typos. (Couldn't find the article online).

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Originally Posted by Automobile July 2004

The next generation BMW 3-series doesn't arrive until fall 2005; we'll likely have to wait an additional year for the next M3, which will be called the M3 and not the M4, as reported in May. BMW had intended to introduce a new model-naming system, wherein 2-series and 4-series would have designated the coupe and the convertible versions of the 1-series and the 3-series, respectively, while only sedans would have odd-numbered names, but the company recently ditched that plan, probably because the M3 moniker has too much market equity.

The current M3's in-line six will give way to a 400-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-8 and, in a stripped, racetrack-ready CSL version, a 440-horsepower, 4.4-liter unit. This lineup will dovetail nicely with the M5/M6's 500-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-10 and 550-horsepower, 5.5-liter V-10 (for the M6 CSL). The M3's V-8 will weigh no more than the outgoing six. Fewer moving parts, substantially reduced friction, and a lightweight valvetrain will create superfast throttle response and an unparalleled willingness to rev. Special features include an even quicker double-VANOS camshaft-adjustment device, one instant-on throttle blade per cylinder, and an even more refined, g-force-defying lubrication system.

That´s great news, I always thought it would be pretty odd to have an M4 instead of an M3 even if it was the same thing. I also thought it would be better to keep the inline 6 instead of a new V8, and although I still think that way it won´t be so terrible since it appears to be a super happy revving V8 that weights no more than the current M3´s engine :D :D :D

I just hope they keep it that way.

M3 forever!! :twisted: i will kill someone at BMW if they will ever stop the M3!!
the M3 ROCK!! :twisted:

That 400 hp M3 will be a killer...not to mention the CLS! :twisted:
If there's one thing BMW is VERY good at, that's making engines. I just hope they'll also offer it with a six speed manual .

i think BMW and porsche are the only once that will always have manuals :) (well they better :lol: )

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Originally Posted by Erez_Avital

i think BMW and porsche are the only once that will always have manuals :) (well they better :lol: )

Yeah, actually I don't know about that. Last time I heard was that someone at BMW was considering offering only all SMG on all M models.

We'll see for sure when the new M5 debuts in a few months.

There are rumours that there might be a manual option on the E60 M5 in a year or so after the launch.

sounds great, can hardly wait, well see bout the looks of the 3 series

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Originally Posted by schnell318

There are rumours that there might be a manual option on the E60 M5 in a year or so after the launch.

That is so fucking gay. I hate those stupid semi-autos! :cry:

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Originally Posted by BADMIHAI

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Originally Posted by schnell318

There are rumours that there might be a manual option on the E60 M5 in a year or so after the launch.

That is so fucking gay. I hate those stupid semi-autos! :cry:

Well, no, it really isn't a semi-auto, it is a manual with a computer controlled clutch.

But yeah, personally I would like to control my own clutch.

i have read a couple places that its gunna be a 7-speed smg :|

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Originally Posted by skituner

i have read a couple places that its gunna be a 7-speed smg :|

It´s a confirmed fact that it will be 7 speed SMG III and there are rumours that there might be a manual option in a year or so. I hope there will be a manual but I think it could be a little odd to have a stick with 8 different positions and maybe a little tricky...

I'm definately looking forward to seeing the new M3!!

I hope Chris Bangle does not design the future M3's.

He help design the E90, so it'll look like his designs.

If they release a traditional manual for the E60 M5, it'll be a 6-speed, watch.

It good news to hear that BMW is going to keep on producing the M3 because for me its not a easy name to forget,it has a long an successful history; both, in street versions(there have been various models in 3 different type of generations, and many brilliant versions, and shapes for everyone; the 2 door models. 4 door models, the M3 cabrio), and many success in challenging as well(the victory in world rallying championship, some national titles, many titles on track...) during the 18 years of its story,....therefore, its compulsory to maintain the story of he M3, and keep on bringing good memories

You know what also, before for E code designations, variations of the same care always carried a suffix, such as E36 and E36/7 for the 3-series and Z3, respectively. Now it seems like every variation will have it's own E code, such as the E65 and E66 for the regular 745i and 745Li, respeectively.