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BMW M3. Price: from 2981200 rub. On sale: since the summer of 2008
The legendary BMW cars with onboard letters M will excite the minds of many motorists. The convertible version of the cherished Emka of the 3rd series will be a real standard of beauty and a storehouse of the latest technical achievements for them
Test pilot
Maxim Egorov, 23 years old, automobile journalist, driving experience of 5 years, personal car - Mitsubishi Lancer
If you are a closed person and do not like unnecessary conversations, never buy a BMW M3 convertible. Imagine that in a few steps from the car to the gas station gas station you will be asked five times: how is the car? The Bavarian brand in our country is treated with special food, and everything seems to know about the hottest M-version.
The first M3 appeared in 1986. Since then, a lot of water has flowed, and that Emka has little in common with modern samples. There were only 194 hp in that threeshore. Frantic power at that time. Under the hood of the last generation, the V8 engine, which issues 420 hp. at 8300 min-1. The moment of 400 Nm is already available from 3900 revolutions. One has only to start the engine, you immediately realize that under the hood of the dashing horse's herd. Low bass in a configured exhaust system and a specific deep sound of the engine are obvious signs of a sports nature. Despite the decent weight of the convertible in 1905 kg, it is pointless to argue on the road with such Emka. Still, acceleration to 100 km/h takes only 5.1 s. Such a result BMW M3 gives out with the help of a new ultra -construction robotic box with two DCT M DriveLogic clutch drives. As a result, acceleration, compared with mechanical transmission, is reduced by 0.2 s. The robot has several modes. The softest is convenient to use in traffic: the beginning of movement occurs from the second gear. The fastest regime is accompanied by rigid and quick gear shifts. The choice is made thanks to the button near the KP lever.
It is not surprising that with incredible power reserve, the BMW M3 has very sharp control. The steering wheel has a high degree of information content, in addition, with a set of speed, it is heavy. The suspension does not bother with excessive shaking, but it repeats the relief of the road. It is specially made elastic in order to better maintain exchange rate stability. At the same time, due to the small passages of the suspension and decent mass on strong irregularities, the suspension can break through. This should be more careful, because with a strong blow, this threatens at least by replacing rubber and disk, as a maximum of suspension repair. Thanks to the verified setting of the chassis and low landing, the M3 fits perfectly into the turns of any steepness. To increase the course stability, the machine is equipped with an automatic differential, which contributes to better handling in maneuvering. The differential provides for a one hundred percent locking mode, which makes it possible to get a maximum of pleasure and control from the control of the rear -wheel drive car.
Accustomed to management, you can go into the manual regime of the CP. The speeds are switched using a standard lever or petals on the steering wheel. If you want to experience a thrill, press the M button on the steering wheel: it activates the M Dynamic Mode system, which increases the degree of freedom and the time of operation of the stabilization system. Thus, you can use small, but spectacular slides in everyday ride. If this mode is also mastered, you can completely turn off all the systems. BMW is one of those rare cars on which the function of complete deactivation is provided. But at the same time you need to be extremely assembled, since now you control a real sports car and stabilization devices will no longer help. Do not forget that, using the maximum of the capabilities of the BMW M3, you will have to not only often look at the gas station, but also change the rubber. The use of the technique of passing turns in sliding very quickly kills the rear tires.
The functionality of the compartment compartment with a hard roof on the face. Such a car can be operated all year round. The only thing in winter on the M3 will be difficult due to low overhangs and poorly cleaned roads. As for the summer season, you can be under a clear sky and bright sun in 22 seconds. That is how much time is needed to fold the roof. It is better to do this in the parking lot, but you can do this in a sluggishly current traffic jam.
Driving
Management is characterized by maximum information content and acute. The suspension is perfectly balanced.
Salon
Expensive, but not without sports elements. For example, spectacular aluminum inserts are present in the cabin. The back is close, but this is a convertible.
Comfort
The cabin is spacious, how much it can be in the compartment of the Cabbit. Suspension to the best of elastic. In front of the abundance of space.
Safety
Safety is above all.
Price
The car is not cheap for everyone.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Powerful motor, bright appearance, fast transmission.
- There is not enough space on the second row of seats.

Specifications
Mark and model - BMW M3
Dimensions - 4615x1976x1392 mm
Engine - gasoline, 3999 cm3, 420 hp/8300 min -1
Transmission - robotic, 7 -speed
Dynamics - Max 250 km/h; 5.3 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Mercedes -Benz Clk, Jaguar XKR

Our opinion
The new BMW M3 convertible is recognized as the standard of beauty, technical thought and versatility. At a power of 420 hp It can be used both as a city car and as a real sports car. M3 is not only a beautiful accessory of a chic life, but also a professional tool of a race carrier.

Author: Maxim Egorov
Photo: Sergey Krestov
 
 
 
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [December 2008]