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Nikola records bmw m3 e92 with akrapovic exhaust system accelerating hard and leaving nice sound.Enjoy the video and check my new channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Nikolaben2


Current BMW M3

Based on the present-generation 3 Series, the current BMW M3 was introduced for 2008. There is only one trim level available among the coupe, sedan and hardtop convertible body styles. Each is powered by a 4.0-liter V8, good for 414 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, which revs to a thrilling 8,400-rpm redline. A six-speed manual is the standard means of sending power to the rear wheels, and a seven-speed automated-clutch manual gearbox with paddle shifters is optional. M3s also get specific hardware upgrades such as more powerful brakes, stiffer suspension tuning and a specialized limited-slip rear differential.

Like previous M3s, the current model comes well-equipped with the latest luxury amenities, which in this case includes xenon headlamps, leather upholstery, heated power sport seats and a 10-speaker audio system. The convertible features a nifty hardtop and sun-reflective leather. Features like 19-inch wheels, heated seats, satellite radio, the iDrive navigation system and M Sport personalized performance settings are optional.

While past M3s have been performance stars, the new M3 coupe is quite simply one of the best cars to grace our test track. It accelerated from zero to 60 mph in a blistering 4.6 seconds and came to a stop from 60 mph in an extremely short 100 feet. The slalom and skid pad test results were also on par with vastly more expensive supercars, while on-road handling is beyond reproach. Regardless of which body style you choose, expect one of the best performance machines money can buy.

Past BMW M3 Models

The previous M3 lasted from 2001-'06 and was available in coupe and convertible body styles. There was a single trim level for both, powered by a 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine producing 333 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission was standard, while a six-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) was offered as an option starting for the 2002 model year. The latter allows manual-style shifting via paddle shifters next to the steering wheel, and although it was popular, we weren't fans of its herky-jerky performance.

Changes were minor during the lifespan of this generation of M3s. A CD player became standard for 2002, while the following year saw the addition of a few extra convenience features plus an improved DVD-based navigation system. (The former one was CD-based.) The only major addition arrived for 2005 with the Competition Package (coupe only), which provided some of the performance hardware from the European-market M3 CSL, such as 19-inch forged wheels, revised suspension tuning, a quicker steering ratio, upgraded brakes and a less intrusive Track mode for the stability control system.

Every road test of this M3 sang the car's praises in terms of its incredibly balanced handling, prodigious grip and telepathic communication between car and driver. The downsides of this no-compromises performance car are few: a stiff ride, tinny exhaust note, and more wind and road noise in the convertible than one might expect. For die-hard sports car enthusiasts who need four seats, it doesn't get much better than the BMW M3. However, these cars tend to be driven hard and owners frequently modify them, so it's important to examine a used example closely before signing on the dotted line.

The second-generation M3 was introduced in 1995 and was a tidy package, with only its subtle rocker panel extensions, tri-color "M" badges and different wheels to separate it from the common 3 Series. Along with a buttery-smooth 240-hp inline-6, this generation of the M3 wooed enthusiasts with its ripping performance, finely balanced chassis and everyday livability. For enthusiasts on a budget, this is perhaps the best deal for a used M3, combining a wide choice of body styles (coupe, convertible and sedan), along with plenty of entertaining performance and an affordable price tag. The coupe ran throughout this generation from 1995-'99, while the sedan (1997 and '98) and convertible (1998 and '99) were only available briefly and are consequently harder to find.

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  • @yamahonkawazuki the E46 was, but the E92 is a v8

  • @yamahonkawazuki Just google them. Also to complicate things, the E30 was a straight 4 :D

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  • Ljupco se vika deckoto so go ima bmw-to i kaj mene u naselba zivee.

  • @XclusiveXbox i know it. i keep it simple by going by model numbers. now i know there are different engine choices other than the default one. which is nice in its own right :)

  • @XclusiveXbox still lost me when i hear m3 or whatever when i hear teh e designations i get lost. sorry lol

  • @TheFerrarichannel thought the m3 was a 6 cylinder?

  • Great sound!

  • McDonlads FTW!! :D

  • A friend of mine, his dad is an official BMW dealer in Belgium. He had a totally blacked out X6 50i, black color, black rims, tinted windows, ... Now he drives a new M3, got modified exhausts and now he has 445 hp, he has to drive it for a while and then he'll go to Heinz for a chiptuning. That's gonna be rawesome :)

  • nice!

  • Sounds great ! Can never go wrong w/ a V8

  • Heavy exhaust sound!

  • very nice sound from that Akrapovic exhaust

  • great sound

  • nice sound ! +1

  • oh my god sounds amazing!!! best sound i have heard on an M3 ever. +1

  • IMO the best exhaust for the M3. +1

  • Sounds great!! Nice upload!!

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