Recently, BMW held a technical explanation will announce the much anticipated technical parameters and details of the M3 and M4 two models. It is reported that the new generation M3 equipped with 3.0T twin-turbo engine, Renault 1.5 turbocharger the maximum power output of 430 hp and peak torque of 500N • m. New car will debut early in 2014 North American Auto Show.

A new generation of M3 (F80) / M4 (F82) will be equipped with the code for the S55 inline six-cylinder twin-turbo engine, the maximum power output of 430 hp (316kW) / 5000-7300rpm (7500rpm red line) and peak torque of 500N • m / 1800rpm-5400rpm. (Note: From the related media test drive experience, the test driver the feeling is more than 500N • m, at about 540N • m) Transmission 6-speed manual matching or seven-speed M DCT gearbox (with ejection mode). Prior to the official announcement of the M4 concept car 0-100km / h acceleration performance of 4.2 seconds, I do not know whether the production version will be different.

The new S55 engine with double enclosed crankcase design, and uses a twin-turbo system, a turbine every three cylinders, each turbine is a single vortex. Two turbochargers from Mitsubishi, the supercharger is 1.25BAR. BMW engineers also apply for this engine, a new forged crankshaft, not only lighter, clio 1.5 dci turbocharger but more rigid, providing better acceleration performance and responsiveness of the engine.

Besides the new engine comes with electronic valve control system VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve dual camshaft timing system both BMW's signature technology. According to official statistics, V8 engine quality of the new engine than the old models (E90 / E92) using light about 9kg.

  BMW M3 also said the new body also uses a lot of lightweight technology, more than 50% of the parts than the ordinary version of the 3 Series / 4 lines are developed separately, and extensive use of carbon fiber components and lightweight aluminum suspension, body mass will 1500kg contrast, lighter than the previous generation body mass 180kg, than C63 AMG and RS 5 competitors such as lighter. Of course, do not forget that the new M3 is still a 50:50 weight ratio. Meanwhile, according to Freidrich Nitschke BMW M division director hinted that a lighter body mass CSL will launch the next version, by simplifying the interior, lightweight seats and other initiatives, body mass will be controlled at around 1400kg.

The new M3 will double ball joint spring strut and five-link rear four-wheel independent suspension, the new M3 electronic adjustable steering with three modes, namely Comfort, Sport, Sport +. In the new M5 and M6 application of differential rear axle M initiative will also appear on the new M3, capable of 0-100% between left and right wheel torque distribution depending on the circumstances. New cars will be equipped with 18 or 19-inch wheels, lightweight forged wheels, tires for the front and rear 275/35 ZR 255/35 ZR Michelin Pilot Sport tires.