BMW Says Next Gen M3 and M4 Will Have 430hp and 369lb-ft of Torque

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is continuing the long, slow rollout of the next generation M3 sedan and M4 CoupeBMW M4 ConceptGermany, 2013 > present by announcing the engine that will power the high performance monsters.

The engine will be a 3.0-liter twin-turbo, inline-six with “approximately” 430hp and 500Nm (369lb-ft) of torque. The current 4.4-liter V8 in the M3 has 444hp and 440Nm (320lb-ft). The new engine will also have emissions and fuel consumption about 25% less than the current V8.

Both models will weigh just under 1,500kg (3,307lb), while the current models weigh 1,580kg (3,483lb) for the M3 coupeBMW M3Germany, 2009 > present2 photos
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and 1,605kg (3,538lb) for the M3 sedanBMW M3 SaloonGermany, 2007 > present6 photos
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BMW is not giving a precise date when the new M models will be released, but it says that the M4 and M3 will debut at the same time.

“The BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe represent an ongoing commitment to this philosophy. The engine is the heart of every M model, and the example fitted in the two new cars combines the virtues of a high-revving naturally aspirated unit with the strengths of turbocharger technology,” said Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, President of BMW M GmbH.

BMW also released a video showing the cars off testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It gives a better idea of what the new cars will sound like and has commentary from the test drivers.

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