Those who have been waiting for a true sports car above all others will not be disappointed by the new 2008 BMW M3. This car is all about power that is actually a bit underrated, as well as luxury and economy. With a 4.0-liter V8 under the hood, when you first start the car, you’ll be amazed at how quiet it is. In fact, it is so quiet that you may think you have gotten into the wrong car. However, all you have to do is hit a long stretch of road where you can open the throttle and the car will start to come to life when the engine actually kicks in. Once you hit 8400 rpm, you actually have 420 horsepower behind you propelling you.
Only this first real ride will let you know that the BMW Performance Shop definitely got it right with this car; in fact, the car is probably much more than you expect. Interestingly, neither the Mercedes C63AMG nor the Audi RS4 were used as reference cars for the new M3. Actually, it was the Porsche 911 that was used as the reference vehicle. Just think, if this car has enough to outperform the Porsche 911, this is a car that is definitely above any other available today. While you may notice that this car is a bit like the 3 Series coupe, the engine is more powerful and BMW opted for lower fuel consumption, more horsepower in the car, and higher revs as well.
The new 2008 BMW M3 is very different from any other car BMW has ever made. Sure, there are a few things carried over from the 3 Series coupe, like the trunk lid, doors, and lights, but otherwise, this is a brand new car. The roof of the car is made of carbon fiber, and if you look at it closely, you can see the distinctive look. This helps reduce the weight of the car and also lowers the center of gravity a bit. Carbon fiber roof will most likely become a characteristic idea of M Series cars. The entire design of the car is made to make it look like the car is a performance-based car, and once take a look at the car, you will never mistake it for anything else.
As mentioned above, the 2008 BMW M3 has the very powerful 4.0-liter V8 engine, which is very impressive when it comes to power. This powerful engine is also paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Together it’s a great combination and every time you step on the gas pedal, you’ll accelerate quickly with a very smooth transmission that will make it easy for you at higher speeds.
A special option that the new M3 has is the special MDrive system, which is also found in the M5. This is accessed via a special button found on the steering wheel, and basically lets you choose which chassis setups you prefer, and then you can store and retrieve them later whenever you want. When you start the car, the car will return to the standard mode; however, when you press the MDrive button, you can revert to the settings that you have previously stored.
The interior of the 2008 BMW M3 won’t disappoint you when you open the door and climb in, either. Those who designed the interior worked to deliver great driving pleasure that suits both your needs and your desires. All instruments and controls are user friendly and easily accessible from the driver’s seat. They are circular instruments that are illuminated with white light and needles that are red. It also comes with a special leather steering wheel and the M registration is on the left foot, interior door panels, and elsewhere in the car.
You can have all the power and luxury of this car starting at about $ 62,500, which is quite a steep price. However, for all the car that you actually get, many people find it to be a great price.