BMW have always been famous for their high revving naturally aspirated in-line 6 cylinder engines, the most popular being the E46 M3 in the early 2000’s, then moving onto their very powerful V8 in the E90/91/92, but now! BMW have announced that their new F80 M3 will boost a turbocharged high revving in-line 6! Making more torque and power than the E90 V8 engine!
Some say it’s a step backwards for BMW going with a turbocharged in-line 6, but however you go abouts analysing it the F80 has more “POWER”, better fuel economy*, and a better weight distribution making it a very well balance car.
BMW F80 M3 vs E90 M3 Spec
| F80 M3 | E90 M3 | |
| Powerplant | ||
| Configuration | 3.0L inline 6 cylinder Bi-Turbo (S55) | 4.0L V8 (S65) |
| Horsepowers | 425 HP @ 5500-7300 RPM | 414 HP @ 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 406 LB-FT @ 1200-5000 RPM | 295 LB-FT @ 3900 RPM |
| 0-60 MPH | 3.9 sec (DCT) / 4.1 sec (manual) | 4.5 sec (DCT) / 4.7 sec (Manual) |
| Rev Limiter | 7600 RPM | 8400 RPM |
| MPG (U.S.) | TBA | 14 city / 20 hwy |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 183.9 in / 4671 mm | 180.4 in / 4582 mm |
| Width | 73.9 in / 1877 mm | 71.5 in / 1816 mm |
| Height | 56.0 in / 1424 mm | 57.0 in / 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in / 2812 mm | 108.7 in / 2761 mm |
| Weight (DIN Curb) | 3350 lbs / 1520 kg (manual) | 3538 lbs / 1605 kg (manual) |
| Weight (DIN Curb) | 3439 lbs / 1560 kg (DCT) | 3583 lbs / 1625 kg (DCT) |
