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Originally Posted by Garyhoov
Interesting. Thanks for the info!:w00t: I'm a little confused though. Could you match the engine numbers with the cars?
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N54- 3.0-liter turbo six in new E92 335i Coupe
N52- 3.0-liter n/a six in E90 325i/330i sedans and wagons, E92 328i coupe, and current 130i
M52- 2.5- to 3.0-liter n/a straight six in E46 3 Series, X5, etc.
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Originally Posted by Garyhoov
Any idea what the weight of the new V-8 going into the M3 will be? There's something about a V-8 going in an M3 that rubs me the wrong way, but I guess if they can keep the weight down, it should be okay.
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As I understand it, the M3 V8 will be a cut-down version of the M5 V10. High-revving, lightweight, bedplate block design, etc. 400 horsepower is the expected output. The V10 weighs about 528 pounds, so the V8 should come in less than that, probably by about 50 pounds or so. Still a little more than the 6-cylinder turbo.