Official: BMW M3 GTS
Nov 6, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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Sideways:
The 46 CSL weighed 1385kg ( 1542 for E46 M3 ), this GTS is what, 300pounds heavier? The E46 has 111 hp/litre versus what, 102 hp/litre?
Can guarantee the old one is more hardcore than this one. Especially if the difference between the E46 and E92 is anything to go by. Have you driven/ ridden in the previous one?
And i don't care much for the new V8 engine for some reason. The GTS will be different i know, and will be interesting to see how much of an impact the .4ltre makes.
The previous car managed just fine without the riceroni rear wing and tacky carbon splitter, which i think is what i'm most annoyed by. You could blend in driving the CSL, only the true gear heads knew what it was, in this thing, you are going to stick out like a prick.
The 46 CSL weighed 1385kg ( 1542 for E46 M3 ), this GTS is what, 300pounds heavier? The E46 has 111 hp/litre versus what, 102 hp/litre?
Can guarantee the old one is more hardcore than this one. Especially if the difference between the E46 and E92 is anything to go by. Have you driven/ ridden in the previous one?
And i don't care much for the new V8 engine for some reason. The GTS will be different i know, and will be interesting to see how much of an impact the .4ltre makes.
The previous car managed just fine without the riceroni rear wing and tacky carbon splitter, which i think is what i'm most annoyed by. You could blend in driving the CSL, only the true gear heads knew what it was, in this thing, you are going to stick out like a prick.
And about blending in, im certain that you can order your GTS without the wing and in another color. I wouldn`t mind having mine in this color
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Nov 6, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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I think my disapointment with this model stems exactly from the fact that it's not a roadcar. You say that it's the best BMW have managed for a long time, but the three latest M-cars are now two SUVs and a caged track-car. The E46 CSL were a roadcar, and even though it was leightwight and, it still retained everyday practicality. This doesn't, and in return for what is lost, I simply don't see that enough has been won. To me, this seems more like an attempt to prove that the E92 is hardcore with a limited halo model, while still keeping the regular E92 very comfortable.
Its not a roadcar because it has a rollcage and bucket seats? Well i guess i have to tell my friend with a GT3 clubsport to stop using his car daily because its not a roadcar
we have to wait and see, i think this car will be great
Nov 6, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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I'm guessing you'll be right, though, it's probably going to be entertaining. We'll just have to goad ECB into buying one right away, so he can tell us
Nov 6, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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We will have to wait and see how the pricing sorts out. I like the 4.4l V8, racing buckets, upgraded brakes, adjustable suspension, etc. I think they should tame down the exterior styling, and keep the colors relatively subtle. A carbon fiber front lip and rear diffuser is more representative of BMW, IMO. Hopefully a 6-speed gearbox is still available. Also, leather racing buckets as an option would be a nice, as would an integrated roll cage (like RUF).
Anything above $100K and it becomes retarded.
Anything above $100K and it becomes retarded.
Nov 6, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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after the first year of depreciation it should be affordable
Nov 6, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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I think it's great. I would love to get one. The only things I would change are the color, a less obvious wing, and I would add Carbon Ceramics.
You think they could have designed a wing that flowed better with the car while achieving the same purpose.
You think they could have designed a wing that flowed better with the car while achieving the same purpose.
Nov 8, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Best car promotion video ever made? I think, without exaggeration, yes.
BMW M3 GTS Full - Part 02 on Vimeo
BMW M3 GTS Full - Part 01 on Vimeo
BMW M3 GTS Full - Part 02 on Vimeo
BMW M3 GTS Full - Part 01 on Vimeo