BMW: 3-Series News
08-28-2005, 09:08 PM
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09-01-2005, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by teg_to_bike
I thought the new M3 was going to be a four door
09-02-2005, 01:28 AM
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10-10-2005, 12:59 PM
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http://www.topgear.com/drives/A4/E2/
Was surfing the Top Gear website and found this little bit rather interesting:
Looks like we'll have a low disaplcement (4L as rumored sounds good) super high revving V8. Question is, does Top Gear already have their nasty mitts on the new M3?
Was surfing the Top Gear website and found this little bit rather interesting:
M3 uses a V8 engine made from the M5 V10
Looks like we'll have a low disaplcement (4L as rumored sounds good) super high revving V8. Question is, does Top Gear already have their nasty mitts on the new M3?
10-10-2005, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Red-CL
Doesn't compare to this one. 
10-10-2005, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by goldmemberer
http://www.topgear.com/drives/A4/E2/
Was surfing the Top Gear website and found this little bit rather interesting:
Looks like we'll have a low disaplcement (4L as rumored sounds good) super high revving V8. Question is, does Top Gear already have their nasty mitts on the new M3?
Was surfing the Top Gear website and found this little bit rather interesting:
Looks like we'll have a low disaplcement (4L as rumored sounds good) super high revving V8. Question is, does Top Gear already have their nasty mitts on the new M3?
just a guess. i would guess the same too since we only know it's gonna be a v8 w/ 400+hp and the e39 m5 engine fits that description. we might all be wrong and it's gonna be a totally new engine.
10-11-2005, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by iNteGraz92
nope
just a guess. i would guess the same too since we only know it's gonna be a v8 w/ 400+hp and the e39 m5 engine fits that description. we might all be wrong and it's gonna be a totally new engine.
just a guess. i would guess the same too since we only know it's gonna be a v8 w/ 400+hp and the e39 m5 engine fits that description. we might all be wrong and it's gonna be a totally new engine.
10-11-2005, 10:39 AM
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C&D Mag has tested the 325i with a 6 speed manual tranny and got 6.1 secs for the 0-60 run and 14.7secs@94mph for the 1/4 mile. They did mention that the gear ratios were more aggressive than those in the 330i but the shifter was not as accurate.
10-11-2005, 10:40 AM
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I think those are amazing numbers when one considers the claimed power and torque from this new engine. They did say this 325i was quicker than last generation's 330i car!
10-11-2005, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
C&D Mag has tested the 325i with a 6 speed manual tranny and got 6.1 secs for the 0-60 run and 14.7secs@94mph for the 1/4 mile. They did mention that the gear ratios were more aggressive than those in the 330i but the shifter was not as accurate.
10-11-2005, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dozorca
Those numbers are amazing. It's hard to believe that they managed to pull those numbers. BMWs are usually quick in the 1/4 but not 0-60. How quick is the 2006 330i then? 5s 0-60?
I remember they got 5.6 seconds when they first tested it in a very quick test in Europe a long time ago.
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There it is
2006 BMW 330i
C/D TEST RESULTS
ACCELERATION: Seconds
Zero to 30 mph: 1.9
40 mph: 3.0
50 mph: 4.4
60 mph: 5.6
70 mph: 7.7
80 mph: 9.7
90 mph: 11.8
100 mph: 15.3
110 mph: 18.8
120 mph: 22.9
130 mph: 29.1
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.0
Top-gear acceleration, 30-50 mph: 9.5
50-70 mph: 8.6
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.3 sec @ 98 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
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2006 BMW 330i
Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
Estimated price as tested: $39,000 (estimated base price: $37,000)
Options on test car: active steering with variable ratio
Major standard accessories: power windows, seats, locks, and sunroof; remote locking; A/C; cruise control; tilting and telescoping steering wheel; rear defroster
Sound system: BMW AM-FM radio/CD player, 6 speakers
ENGINE
Type: inline-6, magnesium-and-aluminum block and aluminum head
Bore x stroke: 3.35 x 3.46 in, 85.0 x 88.0mm
Displacement: 183 cu in, 2996cc
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Fuel-delivery system: port injection
Valve gear: chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters, variable intake- and exhaust-valve timing and lift
Power (SAE net): 255 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 220 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Redline: 7000 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Final-drive ratio: 3.15:1
Gear - Ratio - Mph/1000 rpm - Max test speed
I - 4.35 - 5.3 - 37 mph (7000 rpm)
II - 2.50 - 9.1 - 64 mph (7000 rpm)
III - 1.66 - 13.7 - 96 mph (7000 rpm)
IV - 1.23 - 18.6 - 130 mph (7000 rpm)
V - 1.00 - 22.9 - 155 mph (6800 rpm)
VI - 0.85 - 26.9 - 155 mph (5750 rpm)
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 108.7 in
Track, front/rear: 59.1/59.7 in
Length/width/height: 178.2/71.5/55.9 in
Ground clearance: 4.0 in
Drag area, Cd (0.30) x frontal area (22.7 sq ft): 6.8 sq ft
Curb weight: 3450 lb
Weight distribution, F/R: 51.0/49.0%
Curb weight per horsepower: 13.5 lb
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gal
CHASSIS/BODY
Type: unit construction
Body material: welded steel stampings
INTERIOR
SAE volume, front seat: 50 cu ft
rear seat: 41 cu ft
luggage: 12 cu ft
Front-seat adjustments: fore-and-aft, seatback angle, front height, rear height, lumbar support, thigh support
Restraint systems, front: manual 3-point belts; driver and passenger front, side, and curtain airbags
rear: manual 3-point belts, curtain airbags
SUSPENSION
Front: ind, strut located by 1 lateral link and 1 diagonal link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: ind; 2 diagonal links, 2 lateral links, and 1 toe-control link per side; coil springs; anti-roll bar
STEERING
Type: rack-and-pinion with variable ratio and variable power assist
Steering ratio: 10.8:1-18.0:1
Turns lock-to-lock: 1.9
Turning circle curb-to-curb: 36.1 ft
BRAKES
Type: hydraulic with vacuum power assist, anti-lock control, and electronic panic assist
Front: 13.0 x 0.9-in vented disc
Rear: 13.2 x 0.9-in vented disc
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel size/type: 8.0 x 17 in/cast aluminum
Tires: Pirelli Eufori@ Run Flat, 225/45R-17 91W
Test inflation pressures, F/R: 32/38 psi
Spare: none
BRAKING
70-0 mph @ impending lockup: 168 ft
PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D est)
EPA city driving: 21 mpg
EPA highway driving: 31 mpg
INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL
Idle: 41 dBA
Full-throttle acceleration: 73 dBA
70-mph cruising: 66 dBA
C/D TEST RESULTS
ACCELERATION: Seconds
Zero to 30 mph: 1.9
40 mph: 3.0
50 mph: 4.4
60 mph: 5.6
70 mph: 7.7
80 mph: 9.7
90 mph: 11.8
100 mph: 15.3
110 mph: 18.8
120 mph: 22.9
130 mph: 29.1
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.0
Top-gear acceleration, 30-50 mph: 9.5
50-70 mph: 8.6
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.3 sec @ 98 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
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2006 BMW 330i
Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
Estimated price as tested: $39,000 (estimated base price: $37,000)
Options on test car: active steering with variable ratio
Major standard accessories: power windows, seats, locks, and sunroof; remote locking; A/C; cruise control; tilting and telescoping steering wheel; rear defroster
Sound system: BMW AM-FM radio/CD player, 6 speakers
ENGINE
Type: inline-6, magnesium-and-aluminum block and aluminum head
Bore x stroke: 3.35 x 3.46 in, 85.0 x 88.0mm
Displacement: 183 cu in, 2996cc
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Fuel-delivery system: port injection
Valve gear: chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters, variable intake- and exhaust-valve timing and lift
Power (SAE net): 255 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 220 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Redline: 7000 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Final-drive ratio: 3.15:1
Gear - Ratio - Mph/1000 rpm - Max test speed
I - 4.35 - 5.3 - 37 mph (7000 rpm)
II - 2.50 - 9.1 - 64 mph (7000 rpm)
III - 1.66 - 13.7 - 96 mph (7000 rpm)
IV - 1.23 - 18.6 - 130 mph (7000 rpm)
V - 1.00 - 22.9 - 155 mph (6800 rpm)
VI - 0.85 - 26.9 - 155 mph (5750 rpm)
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 108.7 in
Track, front/rear: 59.1/59.7 in
Length/width/height: 178.2/71.5/55.9 in
Ground clearance: 4.0 in
Drag area, Cd (0.30) x frontal area (22.7 sq ft): 6.8 sq ft
Curb weight: 3450 lb
Weight distribution, F/R: 51.0/49.0%
Curb weight per horsepower: 13.5 lb
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gal
CHASSIS/BODY
Type: unit construction
Body material: welded steel stampings
INTERIOR
SAE volume, front seat: 50 cu ft
rear seat: 41 cu ft
luggage: 12 cu ft
Front-seat adjustments: fore-and-aft, seatback angle, front height, rear height, lumbar support, thigh support
Restraint systems, front: manual 3-point belts; driver and passenger front, side, and curtain airbags
rear: manual 3-point belts, curtain airbags
SUSPENSION
Front: ind, strut located by 1 lateral link and 1 diagonal link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: ind; 2 diagonal links, 2 lateral links, and 1 toe-control link per side; coil springs; anti-roll bar
STEERING
Type: rack-and-pinion with variable ratio and variable power assist
Steering ratio: 10.8:1-18.0:1
Turns lock-to-lock: 1.9
Turning circle curb-to-curb: 36.1 ft
BRAKES
Type: hydraulic with vacuum power assist, anti-lock control, and electronic panic assist
Front: 13.0 x 0.9-in vented disc
Rear: 13.2 x 0.9-in vented disc
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel size/type: 8.0 x 17 in/cast aluminum
Tires: Pirelli Eufori@ Run Flat, 225/45R-17 91W
Test inflation pressures, F/R: 32/38 psi
Spare: none
BRAKING
70-0 mph @ impending lockup: 168 ft
PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D est)
EPA city driving: 21 mpg
EPA highway driving: 31 mpg
INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL
Idle: 41 dBA
Full-throttle acceleration: 73 dBA
70-mph cruising: 66 dBA