Should the next M3 have a i6

[JinormusJ]

I don't care what the configuration is, I just hope it doesn't have a turbo

Also agree

I think that's why the previous M3s were so cool.
Small, light, compact, all had NA and most boasted 100+ HP per liter on that NA powerband.

Anyone can make an engine fast by turbo, it takes true engineering breakthroughs to continue pushing the power output on a NA I6

[slammin.e28]

The next M3 should have no more than 4 cylinders.

Just call it a throw back and people will eat it up.

[Holland]

The next M3 should have no more than 4 cylinders.

[fronton]

I don't care what the configuration is, I just hope it doesn't have a turbo, which I'm sure it will. In my opinion, M cars should be NA and very light, like any good sports car. My ideal M3 would weigh less than 3,000lb and be a NA straight six with between 350-400hp. The M3 CSL would have been perfect with a manual transmission.

[bmw325csi]

TT i6 sounds about right.

As far as the M3/M4 go, thats just whack. M4 sounds like a highway in England.

[E30_Pare]

The LFA v10 revs like a 4banger. Weighs like a v6. That would be awesome

[Bimmer_man]

I4s and I6s were the epitome of the small compact, M3s high output motors. Anyone can tune a V8 to give high outputs; not everyone can make an I6 that spews out 100+ HP per liter. With a V8 in the bay, the new M3 was just a glorified muscle car. I agree going back to BMW roots is a smart move, but...

No M4... Oh God..

from what iv been reading thats what the 4 series is basically gonna be just coupe and cabriolet 3 series so i guess the M3 is getting an M4 badge but we will know a lot more with the Geneva motor show. BMW i think is unveiling it for the 2014 release. I predict that the M4 will not sell as well as any M3 in history just because its getting the M4 badge.

[JinormusJ]

I4s and I6s were the epitome of the small compact, M3s high output motors. Anyone can tune a V8 to give high outputs; not everyone can make an I6 that spews out 100+ HP per liter. With a V8 in the bay, the new M3 was just a glorified muscle car. I agree going back to BMW roots is a smart move, but...

No M4... Oh God..

[slammin.e28]

a v10 in am m3 lol no. That engine would make the m3 way too front heavy. Unless they do what lexas did and make it tiny.

lol3literv10

[Bimmer_man]

The cars aren't getting any smaller. V10

A V10 in am M3 lol no. that engine would make the M3 way too front heavy. Unless they do what lexas did and make it tiny.

[slammin.e28]

Yes. 3s should top out at an I6 in general. Vees are for 5s +, the more grand touring type cars. Threes should be more sporty. They're turning into small 5/6s.

Shit, the e30 M3 had a smaller engine than a regular e30 325i/e.

[E30_Pare]

The cars aren't getting any smaller. V10

[Bimmer_man]

I was just curious on peoples thoughts on a V8 M3 or should BMW go back to the i6? Personally i dont like the V8. It is a stupendous engine but its not M3. To me the V type engines are the M5 and M6 engines. What are your thoughts? I have been reading and looks like BMW may be putting a i6 turbo in the next M3 and they are splitting it into 2 sections a M3 4-door and a M4 coupe and cabriolet. What are your thoughts on this as well?