The weight reduction and torque increase will make this car great. But yeah that number does seem a tad low.
The good thing is that the tune on this car is going to make it INSANE! Don't you guys remember every boosted 335 on this board!?!??!
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Originally Posted by Longboarder
80-100hp from a "simple tune" will not happen. BMW is starting with a low displacement motor to begin with and is taking much more effort in preventing significant power from after-market tuners. Just look at the n55 motor vs the n54. And look at the new M5/M6.
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I am not say this is what I would do, but I know a TON of people with 335s with a $400 tune that are running 400hp/450tq on the stock 3.0L. A few upgrades and they are at like 450hp/500tq. My 335 friend's toast my M3 in a straight line all day long! I kill them on the corners, but still, these BMW turbos have easily tunable power!
I can't even imagine the numbers tuners will put out starting at 425hp / 370 ft-lbs!!!