Woppum Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Say thank you to mofomat from bm3w: 0-60 in 5.3 due to the weight... [image]http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb39/mofomat/10UGph_cP89uHdw.jpg][/image] [ QUOTE ] Translation from the website. (Fresh) Air Force The summer is coming - and at BMW® is already a suitable cooling unit in the starting blocks. At the Detroit Motor Show, the Bavaria open M3. With 420 hp, thick cheeks and the first seven-speed double-clutch gearbox in the world They are M3 collector? Congratulations! A nice hobby. A little expensive, maybe. And very space intensive. Did still a double garage to the current M3 offer (coupe and saloon) to store dry, it must with the launch of the M3 convertible but was larger. The corresponding target group can live with it and can be one of the toughest four-seater open look, ever in Germany on the wheels is made. The convertible combines the raw brutality of 420 hp and the enjoyment of a convertible with a folding metal roof. The latter know friends of the regular 3-convertibles already. The tin lid disappears when not in use in only 22 seconds behind the rear seats. Foot dug: The V8 under the Power Dome will have large air vents with breathing air, the rest is pure M3. The bottom confident Power Dome on the hood resides a V8 beast, its full force only at extremely high speeds from the Brennräumen bruises. Like all other versions also M3 convertible buyers have 420 hp and a torque of 400 Newton metres to manage. That would be sufficient to 5.3 seconds with 100 km / h to be underway. Coupe drivers create the 0.4 seconds faster. Their athletes, however, also 230 pounds less drag. Here Karosserieversteifungen demand and the roof folding their toll. The sorrow over the lost tenths likely to the rear seats but within narrow limits. Rear sit M3 is not a pleasure. At least not if the driver wants to have his fun. Missing even then the roof, it is not only the fund closely, but still very draughty. Quick switch: With the Cabrio also witnessed the seven-speed double-clutch gearbox its world premiere course must also Fresh Air disciples not to the usual M3 driving dynamics systems forgo. The rear axle gear with the variable M Differential equipped, if necessary up to a 100-percent Sperrmoment building. She responds to the speed difference between the right and left rear, thus ensuring optimum traction on all road surfaces. Especially ambitious driver can on the MDrive button on the steering wheel several vehicle dynamics parameters individually configure, and the reactions of M3 their personal preferences. For motor control are three maps to choose from, well, the response of the selected Servotronic steering support. Who convertible pounds despite a few tenths of savings will have to retrofit. The most attractive solution: The first seven-speed double-clutch gearbox in the world, the convertible to start in all versions M3 catchment holds. The "M DKG", the new system is the successor to the legendary SMG transmission, switching from 1996 to import best times. Apart from seventh gear, the idea is not new. At VW and Audi for years can be a double-clutch gearbox (DSG) order - but only for significantly weaker engines. The benefits are not just for sports rider (no traction force interruption, eleven different driving programs) on the hand. With the M DKG shrinking consumption. Stately 0.5 litres less BMW promises in the use of the double clutch system. The price we all are guaranteed to stop the air. If he then announced. So far, there is also on this theme Munich nothing to report. _________________________ [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 That roof is awful looking..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 yes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliFH Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 yep...and the interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I cancelled my M3 Cab as I didn't want a folding hardtop for all the obvious reasons. The E92 hardtop looks okish in dark grey/black as the seals cannot be seen...but in white (and I presume Silverstone II ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 The white makes it look too busy. There's lines all over it and the roof is just one straw too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Looks crap!! Looks like an air fix kit gone wrong, and that interior is shocking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBGT Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I am currently selling my R32 and once sold will be looking for an E46 M3 Convertible. Despite not being in a position to purchase an E93 I have to say the previous model is a far better looking car. This is just my opinion of course. It manages to be prettier and tougher at the same time. I think the E93 somehow looks less obviously a range topping car than it's predecessor. A real shame. James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiPartner Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I must object. Whilst I hear what you're saying (the lines against the white car looks aweful with the roof up), this looks a bit special to me. Perhaps a black or grey "roof up" car will look better? [ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 But presumably in BMW's eyes this is the best colour to showcase their car in. I think it will look better in dark colours but it does makes you wonder why you'd release these pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Perhaps a black or grey "roof up" car will look better? [/ QUOTE ] A car should not have to be a specific colour to hide its design flaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 That's the worst press shot I've ever seen. Fair enough, it looks crap on the road, but not as crap as that shot makes it look.... it needs gluing together there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 And the interior looks like it cost a fiver. Maybe it did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1MAC Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I'm actually liking the Coupe more and more as time goes on but that's hideous - too many shut lines in totally the wrong places and a David Dickinson interior to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Dont like the 3 series cab much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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