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Re: RE: E46 M3 Specs, or lack thereof... (archive)
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Posted by Joe R. B. on September 28, 1999 at 11:49:31:

In Reply to: RE: E46 M3 Specs, or lack thereof... posted by Larry on September 26, 1999 at 13:10:45:

I went to BMW NA Headquarters yesterday. They had an open house for the members of the NJ chapter of the BMWCCA.

BMW NA folks a the meeting said flatly that there will be no V8 for the M3.
They said no comment on all other questions about the M3 engine (obviously, the only alternative is an I6). However, final size and other details are not finalized yet.

Also, they said to expect the next M3 to be more expensive than the current one. It will come with more standard equipment. Also consider that the new engine will add a lot to the price. Consider the price differential betwen the 323 and 328 for a modest HP increase and ask youself how much people would be prepared to pay for an euro-spec M3 engine.

The meeting was interesting also because they had many cars on display there. An M5 (Avus blue) with a 400 HP V8 (had 2 air filters to supply the engine). Also, an X5, M-coupe, etc.

They talked about the future Z8, but it will cost
more than 100K.

Joe R. B.

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