Roadgoing BMW M3 GT4 V8 in the works? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Gustav · 14th October 2009, 16:20

cidair · 14th October 2009, 20:26

Any specs? Time schedule?

///m\\\ · 14th October 2009, 20:59

Do you think that's going to be the "csl" version of the e9x m3?

Gustav · 14th October 2009, 21:03

Not maybe 100% CSL but maybe something between M3 CS and M3 CSL?

FTB · 14th October 2009, 23:26

Rumors according to AutoExpress: 470 BHP and I quote: "If it does make production, the 4.0-litre V8 would get new valves, a carbon-fibre airbox and larger intakes boosting power to 470bhp."
Now that would be an M5 killer and a collector's item.

airgith76 · 15th October 2009, 00:54

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Originally Posted by Gustav

Not maybe 100% CSL but maybe something between M3 CS and M3 CSL?

I truly hope so...was losing faith over here!!!

OSAB1 · 16th October 2009, 01:32

M's answer to gt3 rs??!!!!! If so I'm in.

Gustav · 16th October 2009, 13:50

YES, finally M gets it. Even if it is not superprofitable it is worht MILLIONS in marketign value. Real Motorsport marketing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTB

Rumors according to AutoExpress: 470 BHP and I quote: "If it does make production, the 4.0-litre V8 would get new valves, a carbon-fibre airbox and larger intakes boosting power to 470bhp."
Now that would be an M5 killer and a collector's item.

FTB · 16th October 2009, 16:45

I wish the next M5 to be lighter and still be NA engine, but hey, fat & turbo is what they like...

///m\\\ · 16th October 2009, 23:43

I bet they could find a lot of places to shave weight off of the stock m3. It depends how focused they want the car to be, but they could probably take a lot of weight off just by putting in carbon fiber racing seats, lighter wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, and removing the carpets and electronics.