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Originally Posted by Brucelee
The new M3 has gained 94 HP and 20 lbs in total weight.
So heavy????????????
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The car as a whole has gained more weight than you think, when you compare equivalent cars. BMW's own "unladen" figures (which actually include 75kg of extra weight over an empty car) predict that the new car is 66lbs heavier than the old one.
However, it was possible to option an E46 M3 to be down in the 3300lb weight range by deleting power seats, sunroof, leather, etc. The E92 M3 will not go lower than 3470ish based on the latest reports. Although I do like that they took weight off the nose - exactly the OPPOSITE of what Audi has been doing lately.
A 170lb weight gain is A LOT. Maybe not to you, but to me, lighter cars are more fun in general. The M3 will be a great, fast street car, that is for sure. For people like me looking to compete, we will look elsewhere.