| The BMW M3, the Munich-based automaker's sports | | | | - Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres (295 lb-ft) |
| version of the popular BMW 3-Series compact luxury | | | | at 3, 900 rpm, 85 per cent of maximum torque over |
| car will have something new under its sleek hood. | | | | a speed range of 6,500 rpm. |
| BMW Group has recently launched the details of its | | | | - Unique thrust and muscle ensured by consistent |
| new V8 engine for the M3 2-door sports coupe and | | | | implementation of the M high-speed engine concept, |
| convertible models. | | | | maximum engine speed 8,300 rpm. |
| The new 3.2-liter straight six V8 engine features | | | | - Consistent lightweight construction of engine and |
| 8-cylinders, which is the first time for the BMW M3 | | | | ancillary units, new V8 power unit one of the lightest |
| models. With more cylinders and a larger displacement | | | | eight-cylinders in the world, lighter than the |
| capacity, this new engine for BMW M3 offers an | | | | straight-six power unit in the former model. |
| excellent and powerful performance at 430 | | | | - Variable camshaft control, low-pressure |
| horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. amount of peak torque, | | | | double-VANOS for an optimum charge cycle, system |
| marking its sports car characteristics. Although the | | | | offering full power and performance even with |
| new V8 offers a powerful vehicle performance, the | | | | normal engine oil pressure. |
| engine also offers lower exhaust emissions just like | | | | - Eight individual throttle butterflies for spontaneous |
| the sports car's competitor, the Mercedes-Benz C55 | | | | engine response. |
| AMG that also features cleaner emissions on its | | | | - Consistent and reliable oil supply with longitudinal and |
| Mercedes Benz exhaust. In fact, the new V8 engine | | | | lateral acceleration up to 1.4 g ensured by two oil |
| complies with the most stringent EURO 4 emissions | | | | pumps and wet sump oil lubrication optimised for |
| standard, and earns the LEV II (low emission vehicle) | | | | supreme dynamic behaviour. |
| certification. | | | | - Exhaust system optimising cylinder charge, |
| The new BMW M3 V8 achieved this low exhaust | | | | optimised for weight and function by means of |
| emission certification because of the engine's | | | | internal high-pressure remoulding, exhaust emissions |
| powertrain technology like the variable double-VANOS | | | | fulfil EU4 and LEV 2 standards. |
| camshaft management, fuel injection system, and | | | | - Upgraded MSS60 engine control unit for optimum |
| the brake energy regeneration that enhances the | | | | coordination of all engine functions with the various |
| BMW M3 V8 engine's efficiency and driving dynamics. | | | | control systems in the car. |
| Meanwhile, here are the complete engine | | | | - Ion flow technology recognising and distinguishing |
| specifications from a BMW official press release of | | | | engine knocking phenomena as well as misfiring and |
| the new BMW M3 V8: | | | | miscombustion by measurement of ion flow in the |
| - First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3 sports car. | | | | combustion chambers. |
| - Supreme performance ensured by 309 kW/420 hp | | | | - Brake Energy Regeneration with intelligent alternator |
| from 4.0 litres. | | | | control. |