NickBA-XR6T Bronze Donating Members 386 Member For: 13y 1m 5d Posted 07/02/13 01:30 AM Share Posted 07/02/13 01:30 AM Was reading the below article in the Herald. The new BMW 3 GT will feature a twin turbo inline 6 but only push out 225kw. Seems like a really small number considering the FG XR6T pumps out 270kw factory."BMW Australia is likely to offer only three engine options, an entry-level 320i with the 135kW turbocharged 2.0-litre four cylinder, a mid-spec 320d with its 135kW/380Nm 2.0-litre turbo diesel and a range-topping 335i with the 225kW/400Nm twin-turbo in-line six. Australian models are also likely to feature the eight-speed automatic as standard when deliveries commence in the middle of the year."http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/first-details-bmw-3-gt-20130207-2dzws.html Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 23d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 07/02/13 04:22 AM Share Posted 07/02/13 04:22 AM Capacity of TT model? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/#findComment-1359881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzza 777 Member 7,135 Member For: 16y 2m 15d Gender: Male Location: Neutral Bay. Born and Bred in the RSA Posted 07/02/13 04:58 AM Share Posted 07/02/13 04:58 AM Volvo I6 T = 244kw & 480Nm (3lt) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/#findComment-1359907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR Member 31 Member For: 13y 11m 5d Gender: Male Posted 07/02/13 07:18 AM Share Posted 07/02/13 07:18 AM Perhaps it's restricted? Not everyone is after huge numbers. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/#findComment-1359957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetaker Donating Members 217 Member For: 14y 4m Gender: Male Posted 07/02/13 07:20 AM Share Posted 07/02/13 07:20 AM (edited) I have to say that 8 speed auto is just magic in the 135i hatchback.How much time could be shaved off acceleration times not to mention1/4 mile runs if FPVs had a similiar fast shifting auto box. Edited 07/02/13 07:21 AM by timetaker Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/#findComment-1359959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirStrike Donating Members 387 Member For: 16y 4m 25d Gender: Male Posted 07/02/13 07:30 AM Share Posted 07/02/13 07:30 AM It's a 3.0lt so kw per L it's better then the XR6T, plus I would guess it weighs less so better kw per ton. With the 8 speed, better kw per ton and at a guess a better torque spread there is a good chance it would be quicker. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/#findComment-1359966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmixr Donating Members 686 Member For: 14y 7m 28d Posted 07/02/13 11:40 AM Share Posted 07/02/13 11:40 AM On 07/02/2013 at 4:58 AM, Corzza said: Volvo I6 T = 244kw & 480Nm (3lt)Carsalesman !! lol 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/#findComment-1360135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 11m 21d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 07/02/13 11:43 AM Share Posted 07/02/13 11:43 AM It doesn't need to have big power. There's other cars in the stable for that. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/#findComment-1360136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRK Member 361 Member For: 13y 4m 3d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 07/02/13 11:49 AM Share Posted 07/02/13 11:49 AM (edited) The std 335 weighs over 1500KG and this is bigger. I'd say a run over a standing start kilometer with a stock auto 310 FPV would see the ford take it despite the 8 speed auto. The GT is a nice ride though and check the gearing as it heads to the end of the speedo - top speed and power all come together. However, the manual ford is the same.......... 5200 RPM in top = 260. The turbo BMW has plenty in reserve - tuners get heaps out of them.It would be great to see both cars nuts-out at Avalon airport. Edited 07/02/13 11:51 AM by BRK Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/#findComment-1360141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirStrike Donating Members 387 Member For: 16y 4m 25d Gender: Male Posted 07/02/13 12:00 PM Share Posted 07/02/13 12:00 PM Why are we racing over a kilometer? Most are either traffic light battles or a quarter mile run. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83899-bmw-tt-i6-but-only-225kw/#findComment-1360149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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