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Saturday, June 25, 2011
We come to light about the first time BMW M3 sedan when it began as a concept car in April, after a series of spy photos Well in May, from June to the end and we would feel horrible if we missed a monthly payment, so now we are at the conclusion of this exciting three-part series. (At least until the surprise follow-up, when we go to the thing.)
In preparation for the race in 24-hour race at Nurburgring, BMW has used his "M Night" festivals in the early stages of the production version of this super sedan, the BMW M3 Sedan Officially known and synonymous with light CRT CRT carbon racing. Unless you think all sports cars a cage, which appeared on the Coupe M3 GTS needs, the CRT will not disappoint. (BMW has released the video of the car, you can see it here).
Our previous reports have speculated that the sedan would be a standard 4.0-liter V-8 M3 to use so that a healthy 414 bhp, but this is not the case. The CRT instead of 4.4 liters and JTS delivers 450 hp at 8300 rpm and 324 pound-feet screams of torque at 3750 rpm. His case made of aluminum-silicon alloy is established, has individual throttle bodies and the exit of exhaust gases through a sports exhaust system with a muffler made of titanium.
Carbon fiber, now with more rigidity
This car is not called Big Power M3 CRT, in order to leave lighter than a standard M3 sedan. It features new process for the production of carbon-intensive i3 i8 BMW models will be developed in 2013, was the CRT has a hood M3 consists of two layers of carbon fiber-composite core layer of an aramid honeycomb panel stiffness . As a result, has the force of a conventional steel hood with only one quarter of the weight. Compared to a normal M3 aluminum frame, the weight is reduced by half. Inside use, the front seats to the same process and then enjoy the same weight savings. The result is a car that weighs only 3483 pounds in spite of standard equipment, the dual-clutch gearbox, navigation system, a BMW Individual high-end audio includes parking sensors. BMW says that the increase in weight was 100 pounds an official, if all these devices is that the actual savings of more than 150 pounds. And together with the additional performance of the car, the cuts are good to wear for a ratio of 7.7 pounds per horse, with an improvement of about 1 pound fully M3 sedan.
The M3 still reports around every 19-inch light wheel of the car (before 265/35 rubber gloves and 245/35 rear) with a series of adjustable shock absorbers and stiffer subframe. The six-piston front brakes, also from the GTS, the brackets that use a single account and light pedal feel consistent, the tubes were mounted in stainless steel brakes.
Statue
So far, we have the car around the Nurburgring seen in dark blue, but his official debut, is now frozen (floor mat for the BMW) Silver Metallic paint with red brick inlays on the kidney grille, spoiler and side slits. The interior sets the theme of red, for luck with many samples of black leather and aluminum trim, is attenuated in a fabric of carbon fiber model. Each car gets a numbered plaque, and the heavily fortified places in the back, we saw from the old Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 16V. It almost seems as if the outer seats in red leather and carved into the holes was blocked.
You've probably read this to know that there are some disappointing news from somewhere. Here it is: The CRT M3 is limited to 67 copies, and not just in the United States. According to BMW USA, would be as revolutionary products of the front seats, airbags missing, not to fly here. Due to the extremely low production volume, it's just easier to let our market from the mixture, to give him special treatment. We would like to try more exciting, but let's face it: we've all seen it coming.
