The fifth generation (according to the "third eMok", based on the sixth generation of the 3-series) of the BMW M3 sedan was presented at the Detroit Auto Show. The novelty has lost a bit of weight, acquired a more frisky engine, tried on a new design and received dozens of technical innovations that made the BMW M3 sedan one of the most technologically advanced and attractive in its class. It is gratifying that this generation of the Bavarian M3 sedan will not sit out in Europe and will reach Russia in the summer of 2014.
After the transition to the new generation, the BMW M3 became orphaned. If earlier the lineup included not only a sedan, but also a coupe with a convertible, now the coupe has emerged as an independent model - the BMW M4, and the prospects for the appearance on the Russian market of a convertible, which is most likely to join the M4 series, are not clear at all. ... However, perhaps this is for the best, since the main attention will now be focused on the sedan, which has something to offer its customers.
The fifth BMW M3 (2015 model year) received a more daring appearance with an aggressive front bumper, a humped hood, dynamic body contours and stylish decorative elements in the face of chrome inserts, sports tailpipes, cute rims and a neat mini-spoiler on the trunk lid. In the manufacture of body elements, the Germans actively used aluminum and carbon fiber, from which, in particular, the roof was made. All this made it possible to significantly reduce the weight of the novelty, so that now the minimum curb weight of the BMW M3 F80 is only 1560 kg. As for the dimensions, the length of the sedan's body is 4671 mm, the length of the wheelbase is 2812 mm, the width excluding mirrors is 1877 mm, together with the mirrors it increases to 2037 mm, and the height of the novelty is limited to 1430 mm. The front and rear track widths are respectively 1579 and 1603 mm. The ground clearance is 122 mm.
The four-seater saloon of this sedan was created on the basis of the BMW 3-Series F30, but it has a big bias towards a sporty design and the presence of bucket-shaped front seats. The rest of the interior of the novelty is practically indistinguishable from the serial "three-ruble note". Note that the M3's useful trunk volume is now 480 liters.
Specifications. The F80-th BMW received a completely new engine that replaced the old V8 with a return of 420 "horses". The novelty is now equipped with an in-line six-cylinder power unit TwinPower Turbo S55 with two turbochargers and a displacement of 3.0 liters (2979 cm³), created on the basis of the N55 engine. The engine is equipped with a 24-valve timing, a direct fuel injection system, a throttle-free mixture formation system, a system for adjusting the height and duration of raising the intake valves, as well as intake and exhaust phase shifters. The maximum engine power has been raised to 431 hp due to modernization. (317 kW), which develop in the range from 5500 to 7300 rpm. The peak torque falls at around 550 Nm, held in the range of 1850 - 5500 rpm.
In the base, the engine is aggregated with a new 6-speed "mechanics" from Getrag, which allows the sedan to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.3 seconds. As an option, you can install a 7-band "robot" with two clutches, which will reduce the start acceleration time to 4.1 seconds when the "Launch control" function is on. The upper speed limit in both cases is electronically limited to 250 km / h, but with the additional M Driver's Package it can be moved to 280 km / h.
As for fuel consumption, with manual transmission this BMW M3 eats about 8.8 liters of AI-95 gasoline, and with the optional "robot" costs 8.3 liters in mixed driving mode.
The fifth generation BMW M3 received the F80 platform index - most of the chassis of which is borrowed from the BMW 3-Series F30. At the front, the developers used an independent suspension on MacPherson struts, and at the rear they used an independent multi-link suspension. True, we note that the geometry of the front and rear subframe was changed, many elements received more aluminum in their composition, and most of the silent blocks were replaced with hinges. In the base, the novelty receives disc brakes on all wheels (4-piston front and 2-piston rear), which can optionally be replaced with carbon-ceramic with 6-piston calipers in front and 4-piston in the rear. The steering is complemented by an electromechanical power steering with three operating modes: "Comfort", "Sport" and "Sport +".
The sedan received rear-wheel drive with an active differential with electronically controlled wheel locks and a lightweight propeller shaft made of durable carbon fiber. The degree of locking of each wheel can now vary from 0 to 100%, which makes it possible to use the differential as a means of assistance when passing sharp turns or taking the car out of a controlled skid.
Options and prices. The BMW M3 sedan is already available for pre-order from official Russian dealers at the beginning of 2014. The debut of new items in our market is expected closer to the beginning of summer, but the prices have already been announced. For the basic version of the BMW M3 with manual transmission, adaptive cruise control, climate control, bi-xenon headlights and 18-inch wheels, the Germans ask for a price of at least 3,222,000 rubles.
