New Twin-Turbo 3 series - Page 2

fire4adrymouth · #16 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 12:03 PM

300BHP from a TT? Thats weaaaaaaaaak...

caracas_e30 · #17 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 02:05 PM

This isnt going to be some 4 banger (4g63) that boosts around 18psi...stretching the performance envelope of the motor and thus inhereting potential relibability problems 4-5 years down the road. BMW is building this twin turbo motor with reliability purposes in mind.

edit: Such as the current evo/current STi motors.

Todor · #18 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fire4adrymouth

300BHP from a TT? Thats weaaaaaaaaak...

I bet those turbos will be easy to dial up with minimal aftermarket equipment and the engine will handle a lot more than 300bhp. BMW seems to be taking more of a Volvo-like approach to turbocharging than, say, a Mitsubishi-like approach.

SizzFlair · #19 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 04:02 PM

well stock = shiet

replace those turbos with some aftermarket garrett turbos or get some full exhaust, new tuning, etc etc.

My car is rated at what.. 300hp/300tq with a turbo... I tuned it, put a full turbo back exhaust on... 350hp/380tq

nondescript · #20 (**permalink**) 05-05-2006, 08:16 PM

they are putting that at 300/300 as well... kicks in at like 1500 rpm too.

But, who thinks a 3 series should have an Unladen weight (lbs) = 3571 ??? Cause that's what it weighs.

Todor · #21 (**permalink**) 05-06-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nondescript

But, who thinks a 3 series should have an Unladen weight (lbs) = 3571 ??? Cause that's what it weighs.

that's pretty damn heavy...
sucks

bimmerdremer · #22 (**permalink**) 05-06-2006, 09:32 PM

I wish BMW would make just one car with uncompromised performance. standard 6speed, na I6, lightweight panels, no dvd/nav heated leather or any of that. 300+hp and under 3000lbs.... please please please

big_sur · #23 (**permalink**) 05-07-2006, 10:13 AM

ugly as hell but a 1 series with a S54 in it would be nastly little car if they brought it over here seeing as how it weighs <3000lbs.

Janissarie · #24 (**permalink**) 05-07-2006, 10:27 AM

CSL

and also once the cars get going wight really dont affect the car any more

its only how much power you have

The turbo 3 series will be a beast with that motor and an easy 500hp car

but we all know that there will be freaks out there pushing 1000+ hp

all in all I am waiting to see how it looks as I just might get one or a E46 M3