BMW unleashes new M3 GTS
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We need AMG to do something with C63 or do something with coupe. I dont like loosing to M3. I think its our biggest rival. Maybe make limited amount like 190E Evo 2. Maybe call it like C63 Cup Car?
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How about clc BS AMG
Well I heard rumors that next one might be C class and seeing how 2 door C class is coming out soon who knows
Or maybe they'll rob us of that as well just like they robbed us of the SLK
Well I heard rumors that next one might be C class and seeing how 2 door C class is coming out soon who knows
Or maybe they'll rob us of that as well just like they robbed us of the SLK
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Now that's an M3 right up my alley. Hopefully it will make it stateside, and if it does, I want it. In my opinion it will be competing with the new Porsche GT3, rather than the discontinued CLK BS. Price should be right around a GT3 as well, probably $110K.
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It just hit me before reading ur post
this is actually right up GT3's nose...I doubt Amg gonna make anything so hardcore to reply to this beast.
However a hardcore version of M3 or the ultimate light weight Porsche....
I would take GT3 over this anyday
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The E92 m3 is a heavy beast to start with i doubt that with this gts they could have bring the weight down to low 3000lb range.
I would be suprised to see the weight drop to 3400lb. However unless this thing weighs below 3400 or 3300lb theres no way its gonna be better or as good as a GT3.
Can't wait to see one on the track...
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'19 E63S, ‘16 CLS63 RIP, '09 E63 Gone, '06 M5 Gone, '97 Supra TT Gone
I have my doubt that 0-60 of this car will improve siginificantly compared to normal M3.
The E92 m3 is a heavy beast to start with i doubt that with this gts they could have bring the weight down to low 3000lb range.
I would be suprised to see the weight drop to 3400lb. However unless this thing weighs below 3400 or 3300lb theres no way its gonna be better or as good as a GT3.
Can't wait to see one on the track...
The E92 m3 is a heavy beast to start with i doubt that with this gts they could have bring the weight down to low 3000lb range.
I would be suprised to see the weight drop to 3400lb. However unless this thing weighs below 3400 or 3300lb theres no way its gonna be better or as good as a GT3.
Can't wait to see one on the track...
Didn't get the joke guy.
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i think it looks sick honestly..it gives the car a much more aggressive look, something that the normal e92 m3 lacked. i doubt theyll bring it to the states tho considering they didnt bring the csl
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As for suspension geometry, well this car's the equivalent of game over for AMG.
MikeS54-- Your doubts on weight loss are ill-founded , the GTS's official weight is 3285lbs. I'd say it's fair to say the GT3 RS has more than a fight on its hands. I'd also say that, while unimportant, 0-60 will be substantially improved. Shedding almost 500lbs tends to help with that.
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I have my doubt that 0-60 of this car will improve siginificantly compared to normal M3.
The E92 m3 is a heavy beast to start with i doubt that with this gts they could have bring the weight down to low 3000lb range.
I would be suprised to see the weight drop to 3400lb. However unless this thing weighs below 3400 or 3300lb theres no way its gonna be better or as good as a GT3.
Can't wait to see one on the track...
The E92 m3 is a heavy beast to start with i doubt that with this gts they could have bring the weight down to low 3000lb range.
I would be suprised to see the weight drop to 3400lb. However unless this thing weighs below 3400 or 3300lb theres no way its gonna be better or as good as a GT3.
Can't wait to see one on the track...
Edit: Oh, Carl beat me to it.
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They haven't published full specifications for the car yet, but the interview with various BMW personnel points to that (the desire for increased low-end torque) as being one of the objectives for this variation of the M3. Can't wait to see what the finished product will be capable of.
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That's just below 100bhp/liter. The car itself is makes precisely 100bhp/NAliter. The specific output of your 6.2, now that's unimpressive.
As for suspension geometry, well this car's the equivalent of game over for AMG.
MikeS54-- Your doubts on weight loss are ill-founded , the GTS's official weight is 3285lbs. I'd say it's fair to say the GT3 RS has more than a fight on its hands. I'd also say that, while unimportant, 0-60 will be substantially improved. Shedding almost 500lbs tends to help with that.
As for suspension geometry, well this car's the equivalent of game over for AMG.
MikeS54-- Your doubts on weight loss are ill-founded , the GTS's official weight is 3285lbs. I'd say it's fair to say the GT3 RS has more than a fight on its hands. I'd also say that, while unimportant, 0-60 will be substantially improved. Shedding almost 500lbs tends to help with that.
thats pretty good manage to lose more than 400lb
however a standard gt3 only way 3069lb still siginificantly less than GTS.
I just really doubt it will beat the GT3 overall but i bet its gonna come pretty close to it.
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If the car makes it stateside those seats will not. The Euro SL65BS weighs 300lbs less than the US version just due to the safety regulated seating. Bye Bye 3285lbs