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I'm still drooling on the new C7 Stingray...
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lol. 100% incorrect.
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My first thought exactly.
The bad: the big wheel gaps and ground clearance can signal EDC with a soft comfort mode that requires long springs and the sporty setting is all electric dampers stiffening which I personally don't think feel as natural and dynamic as stiff springs. The good ( very good ). The gaps are large even on the outer side, away from the curb when cornering. That is one stiff suspension, whoa. I hope we get the choice of a passive sports only suspension. |
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Considering that it seems like BMW is typically stating HP lower than it's in reality, don't be surprised that the next gen M3/M4 has 450HP...
I recently read an interview with someone from BMW that explained that their HP claims was given for a "worst case scenario" situation (like bad fuel, hot weather, high altitude, humidity etc). BTW. Next years F1 engines will be 1.6l turbocharged engines with a lot higher rev limit than 8000rpm... |
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not really, but say what you want. engines can achieve the same goal in different ways. only thing that matters is moving the axle.
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I'm still not convinced by this 420hp figure. I know the horsepower wars are ending but 420 would seem to almost put the M3/M4 downmarket unless there is a combination of weight loss on the order of 150-300lbs and extensive chassis tuning (differential, custom tires maybe?)
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Interesting article on the McLaren MP4-12C on the dyno and with power curves.
http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/t...no-tested.html As can be seen on that engine, it's possible to combine high end power, high rev limit and turbocharging. Interesting overlay of power curves for the McLaren, Porsche 911 GT2 RS and Lexus LFA: |
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....and no matter how hard it tries, it never will be....
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I was under the impression the coupe and the sedan would be released at the same time?
are those dates confirmed or just estimates? either way pretty exciting. I am really looking forward to seeing how they can improve over the e9x. The e9x is such an awesome car. I can't wait to see this unfold!
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But you are correct about the HP/TQ comment. That tq curve is going to have to be ^ instead of a nice flat curve. remember the e46 m3 only had 262 tq right up to around redline and it made 333 hp. for power to be 415 at redline, the tq will only be in the 300s. if this is all TRUE - the car will be a real monster when tuned to hold boost to redline - we are talking 600hp. |
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