After 8 years the BMW M3 E90 Sedan comes as a successor for the BMW M3 E36 Sedan. The previous M3, the E46 was available only as a coupé. The high-revving 4.0-litre 420 hp V8 engine, the same as in the coupé, makes the M3 E90 Sedan to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 4.9 seconds, a mere 0.1 seconds slower than the coupé despite being 30 kg heavier. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels by a manual six-speed gearbox with integrated, temperature-controlled oil cooling and mass inertia optimised two-disc clutch. So now the Bavarians are truly prepared with the BMW M3 E90 Sedan to engage in battle against the traditional rivals: the Audi RS4 and the Mercedes C63 AMG. Read the rest of this entry »
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With a vehicle as powerful and dynamic as this, styling is never an aim in itself. Form will always be driven by functional considerations. The expressive front is designed to accommodate the V8 high-rev engine. The muscular rear allows for the wider track and four tailpipes. Even the shape of the exterior mirrors adds to the overall aerodynamics. Only the interplay of all these measures ensures the desired effect: sports car performance that is ideally suited to everyday driving. Read the rest of this entry »