12-09-2013, 04:47 PM | #89 |
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Just an FYI as the DTM 'global formula' is something BMW will likely consider when developing the M2
The DTM is set to ditch V8 engines in favour of two-litre turbos within three seasons as part its drive to become a global formula. The series has set a target of 2016 to go down the same route as Super GT in Japan, which next year will adopt small-capacity, direct-injection four-cylinder turbos for its GT500 class. The revelation of the plans comes in the wake of rules accord signed with the Super GT organiser last October, under which the Japanese series is embracing the philosophy of the DTM regulations, and the firming up in March of plans for DTM America with a start date set for either 2015 or '16. Hans-Werner Aufrecht, chairman of the DTM-organising ITR, told AUTOSPORT: "We want two-litre turbos in Europe and America, no question. We want the same regulations everywhere. "The important point that all the manufacturers have accepted is cost reduction. This will allow them to run around the world with the same car and engine." Aufrecht explained that the move away from V8s was also designed to mirror the downsizing of engines in the manufacturers' ranges of road cars. The revelation will mean an end for the current breed of 90-degree, four-litre V8s, which date back to the rebirth of the series in 2000. |
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12-09-2013, 07:04 PM | #90 |
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Car looks beefy as hell. Funny, BMW just slaps on wider fenders on an otherwise mundane 2 Series and all of a sudden it looks so much better. Definitely looking forward to seeing final version of face car. The car has little to no aero, wonder if it is going to get see a wing, though it looks better without it.
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I find that hard to believe....
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there are many people that don't know what kind of engine are in their 5er or 7er
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I guess that's probably true - can you imagine a little 3/4 cylinder trying to lug one of those beasts around ????
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12-09-2013, 11:50 PM | #94 |
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Yes I can.. Not really sure why you think it's so funny ?? The ROW has had 4 cylinder options on the 5er for decades way before they came with turbos.. My uncle used to drive e21 518i in France and it was perfectly adequate..
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And I am sorry--you don't buy 5ers or a 7 to be "adequate"... Just sayin...
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12-10-2013, 10:11 PM | #97 |
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Sounds sick...
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Probably the 730d who will be getting the 4cyl from the x25d range and the 730i will be the 4cyl x28i You won't be paying 70K for the 5er or 100k for the 7er with these engines.. On topic: If I had the money I'd be all over this. Fucking drool! And I want a front end + fenders conversion for my F21 |
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12-14-2013, 06:33 AM | #99 |
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Just go to bmw motorsport.com and check out the M235i racing page, you can see images of the car without the camouflage, looks great.
http://www.bmw-motorsport.com/de/fah...mw-m235ir.html also check out the pdf file bmw m235i racing flyer... front, side and back end view without camouflage |
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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01-21-2014, 04:20 AM | #101 |
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just watched the video again... i just loooove the beefy tires on this car
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(as I watched the video i kept repeating to myself, "I need this in my life")
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