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Low end torque...
I'm sure this has been discussed but I was just thinking out of all the M3 models so far, none have had great low end torque. Or a solid torque band of any sort for that matter. You would think by now they would have made adjustments but am also wondering if it is on purpose. They have always been a smooth transmitting power base but no kick you in your pants low end. Anyone have any insight on this matter? I'm willing to bet this will no longer be an issue on the upcoming M3/4 seeing as it will likely have plenty of torque, but why so long when all the competition has been putting out better low end numbers for some time now and you constantly get people saying they love their 335s for the torque and so forth. So what gives??
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the current gen M3 engine is a screamer same goes for the outgoing e60 M5 delivering HP at the very end of the power curve. I'll change whit the upcoming F30 M3 as it will be turbocharged whit tons of low end torque like the F10 M5.
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04-23-2012, 09:24 AM | #3 |
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I am not sure I understand your statement .
The M3 has a pretty nice flat torque band. True, it does not have the bottom end torque as a turbo engine has, but it is able to maintain that torque much higher in the rev range. |
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Nuff said. |
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A side note: If you search M3Post.com you will find many discussions on the topic of torque, some extremely informative. I suggest you have a look. Quote:
That being said, if you look at the M3 power (note, not torque) curve vs. a 335i or other car noted for "good low end torque" one thing is immediately apparent: the M3 builds power right up until nearly redline, while most cars make peak power somewhere midway in their RPM range. This is why an M3 does not give the immediate impression of quickness - you must rev the car high in order to tap into its full 414hp potential. Shift at 3500 RPM, or even at 6000 RPM, and you may be disappointed. As a corollary, at low around-town speeds you need to hold gears (or downshift) to unleash the car's true potential. |
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04-23-2012, 12:31 PM | #7 |
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Good thing is that with the next M3/M4 generation we'll have no more threads like THIS. So sad some can't drive.
Maybe there'll be some threads like "Why can't I rev over 8.000 RPM?", but I doubt, because NA lovers won't get anything TC, or at least have understanding. |
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When I traded in my sept 2006 335i N54 for a 2008 E90 M3 back then I was dissapointed in the lack of 'low end torque' for the first few weeks. Keeping it above 3500/4000rpm should do the trick. Like with a N54/55 keeping it above 2000rpm. Two totally different engines. The F80 M3 will be a low end torque bomb. |
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M3 was a blast. But also $$$ to maintain plus in daily driving I prefer the N54/55 engine(low end torque) . The M3 is /was a Dr.Jekyll/Mr Hyde thing. But at the end of the day and with too much traffic it was more a Dr Jekyll than a Mr Hyde for me |
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That's some changing going on there! |
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04-25-2012, 04:15 PM | #13 |
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no need for hostility here. I'm going merely off what I have heard others say. I love the high-revving capabilities that the M3 has maintained. I was just thinking as reasons I have heard others complain or why they don't like M3s verse other torque monsters. I wouldn't own one if I did not truly enjoy it. It would not be my next car also if not the case. I will always own an M3.
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It is incredible to see how the flat torque is all throughout the rev range. This is neither a FI engine like the 335i nor a big displacement V8 like the C63 (4L in V8 confi is considered "small"). This simply is a high revving engine with ITB. This is what BMW is trying to reach with F80. Sure putting a turbo will give loads of power, that's not the problem. But will it have the responsiveness of NA like the current V8 or Inline-6? and will it sound like an NA? Question is pretty much answered with the new M5. You take it to track where these cars belong, and see the difference right away. Turbo is turbo. It will never have the responsiveness of NA displacement engines with ITB. |
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If it's torque you're after, employ an N57! The feeling of it in my 330d is addictive, and real fun! Made the 328i (F30) feel pathetic, although it is marginally pathetic. I wanted a 330d or 335d but the 328i was the closest regarding power and economy.
Yep, new M3 will be a completely different yet still absolutely beast. Wonder where the redline will be situated...
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