BMW's new V8 engine for the M3
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After months of speculation surrounding BMW's next M3, we can finally confirm some of the details from our previous post, namely, the new M3 will be powered by a 420hp V8 engine with peak torque of 400Nm. This latest information was first posted on Dutch website AutoTelegraff, including this first look at the new high-revving V8 powerplant.
Derived from the potent 5.0L V10 engine used in the larger M5 and M6, the new V8 unit will displace 4.0L and produce its peak 420hp output at a lofty 8,300rpm, while maximum torque is 400Nm. Though this latter figure might not seem impressive, 85% of twist will come from just 2,000rpm. Yes that's right. Thanks to the Double Vanos valve technology, the new V8 engine delivers up to 340Nm of torque from only 2,000rpm.
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