BMW M3 2007

As much as I would like to ignore the new BMW M3 (picture), I could not. It is a beautiful machine that grab me by the throat and shake my head till I acknowledge it. With its humped hood and its aggressive styling, I could only dream of trying to hold down this beastly V8. Lexus and Mercedes tried with their F series and AMG but a lot of people do think this is the benchmark coupe, so as their BMW 3 series as the benchmark of sports sedan. The side sills is it trademark that prevents it from being muddle up with the 335 coupe. This M3 is one of the finest I have seen although I have my doubts when they first introduce their new generation of 3 series. Here are some amazing facts:

-4.0 V8 (derived from the current 5.0 V10 that powers the M5 and M6)
-0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds
-Engine is made of aluminum alloy with high silicon content
-Only the lights, doors and the glass are derived from the current 335i
-414 hp at a whopping 8300 rpm and peak torque 295 lb-ft at low 3900 rpm.
-88% of the torque is from 2400 rpm till all the way to redline.
-Transmission option are 6 speed manual or a double clutched automatic.
-Carbon fiber reinforced roof