The F80 M3 forges ahead with testing at the Nurburgring. We've got it on video giving us probably the best listen so far at the F80 M3's multi-turbo inline 6.
If you recall, we recently reported on information gleaned from the M4 prototype's registered VIN information (
see here).
According to the VIN info, the M3 will be powered by a
310kW (415 hp) 3.0L inline 6 engine (s55) [
photos]. Consistent with the information
we've been posting, this would have the next M3 and M4 featuring similar horsepower figures to the current M3 (414 hp) from the 3.0L inline 6 multi-turbo s55 engine. But, we've also been previously told by trusty sources familiar with F80/F82 development that the cars will boast approximately
100 lb-ft more torque (in range of 395 lb-ft) (
source) and nearly 8000 RPM redline (
source).
As always, keep up with the latest M3/M4 news and features on our homepage:
http://www.bimmerpost.com/m3/f80m3/
New video [June 2013]
Video from April 2013
Previous video [from October 2012]