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      10-01-2012, 12:23 PM   #395
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Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post

332kw = 452 PS


While this engine should have ended up in the 1M... it looks like it is destined for the new M3. I have heard from three sources so far that the next M3 will be based on the N55 and called the S55. It will have vanous head and forged camshaft/crankshaft and pistons and rods. I hear the power output will be in the 440 PS range. It also might have some pretty cool CF use of part slike a CF driveshaft. I also hear the DCT is all new with "more gears" than currently employed. I guess in time we shall see whats what.


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So which are you reckoning it is, 440ps or 452? I'm no hp junky (as I've stated many times an engine does not define an m-car) but I have a hard time believing the car will only have 433bhp, that's a mere 19 horsepower bump from the E92 (yes, i know the tq is up but hp sells). My money is on at least 460ps, 453bhp.....but I have no sources for this
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