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Slide show: Super saloons
09 October 2007 The all-new M3 was launched in September 2007 and continued BMW’s tradition of installing a powerful, high-revving engine into the humble 3-Series – with spectacular results. And for the first time in ten years, the M Division has churned out a four-door variant of one of the most famous badges in motorsport history – the M3 saloon. With its new compact 4-litre V8 engine, the German carmaker has achieved an impressive feat – not only is the new engine lighter than its smaller 3.2-litre predecessor, but it churns out a massive 400bhp. This propels the M3 saloon from 0-62mph (100kph) in just 4.9 seconds and on to a limited top speed of 155mph – performance figures mirroring its fiercest rival, the Audi RS4. With a 414bhp V8 engine, the four-wheel drive Audi RS4 has leapt off the starting line and given what many enthusiasts believe as the first real challenge to the mighty M3 – a formidable achievement. But this isn’t the first four-door BMW to house a massive engine – sitting in the Inside the controversially-styled executive saloon sits a monstrous F1-inspired 5-litre V10 engine – launching the near 2-tonne heavyweight from 0-62mph (100kph) in under five seconds. And to round off our selection of the ultimate super-saloons, we have included one of the most infamous four-doors to grace the roads – the Lotus Carlton. This humble Vauxhall was given the midas touch by tuning Gods Lotus who turned the dreary Check out our exclusive slide show now Auto Trader links Hot new BMW M3 saloon - first pics Slide shows Slide show: Subaru Impreza Supercars Convertibles Shows Events News Most economical BMW 6-Series ever on sale
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