What else is there to say?
BMW has officially unveiled the production version of
the 2008 M3 Coupe. Its 403 horsepower V8 weighs less than the outgoing M3's
six-cylinder, and it goes like stink, all while cocooning the driver in the
expected level of luxury. Also cool: regenerative braking provides the power to
the car's on-board network!
To review, here's a quick, bare-bones summary of the official details
surrounding the '08 M3 Coupé:
- First-ever V8 M3
- New engine weighs 33 lbs. less than the outgoing M3's six-cylinder
- 420 horsepower/295 lb-ft at 3900 rpm, 8400 rpm max engine speed
- 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds, 155 mph top speed (electronically limited)
- 6-speed manual tranny
- MDrive - allows configuration and retrieval of driver-specific performance
settings
- All-new aluminum suspension
- Carbon fiber reinforced roof
- Usual complement of "M" appearance, aerodynamic upgrades. Minimal body panel
carryover from 3-series coupe
- Regenerative braking used to power the car's on-board network
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