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Old 01-31-2007, 01:42 PM   #1
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E92 M3 discussion thread III

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Old 01-31-2007, 01:57 PM   #2
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Re: E92 M3 discussion thread III

WOO!! I'm the first in here!!!

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I wouldn't be too worried about the M3 becoming a pure GT car. The E46 M3 was never a good GT car (it's not comfortable enough for long drives), but it was an awesome performance/sports car for the track that you can drive on the road.

Many people are concerned about the "purist" approach, and what that means to most people is a stick shift manual transmission, RWD, minimal electronic aids, and minimal weight. For most people, cars like the Lotus Elise is the "purest" you can get these days. If that's what you're looking for, the M3 is not for you. Let the M2 or whatever lower end model BMW M is making take on that market. The standard M3 has to beat the top of the line C-AMG car, top of the line RS4, and top of the line IS-F, which are not bare bones cars.

I have no doubt the new M3 will totally eclipse the performance of the E46 M3 and will be much more "hardcore" than its main competition (C63 AMG, RS4, and IS-F). It may or may not be as fast as the E60 M5 in a straight line, but it will definitely handle a lot better. If what people are saying are true, then the next M3 will have performance that will match or beat the Porsche 911, which is all time greatest sports car ever made, IMO.

Just like the E46 M3 outperformed the E39 M5 on a track, the E92 M3 may very well outperform the E60 M5 in the same way.
Dude I coudn't agree with you more. The only M3 that was pure was the E30 and then the E36 came with lots of luxury (for that time) and the Vadar seats in that car were very comfy, even for long drives. The reason why the M3 is so popular is because people want a good looking, somewhat comfy, and very sporty car for around 50-70k. I haven't heard of many people buying a brand new M3 because they want to race it, that's what the used and old ones are for...take out the seats, take out the carpets, install a roll-cage, tune the engine and add new suspension, now you're racing with one of the best chassis' in the world.
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Old 01-31-2007, 02:13 PM   #3
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In reply to ICL32 on last thread...

M3 has traditionally been faster than M5 in the lower speeds, 0-60 (E46 M3 0-60 < E39 M5 0-60), maybe 0-100 and always faster around the track. I am sure this will continue with the new M3. BMW marketing may need to put a totalitarian spin on which car is "better" or "above" but we all know the M3 is always more of a sports car and more of a performer in most ways. +1 on comment below about M3 eclipsing 911, if this is indeed true we have nothing to worry about. The power to weight ratio ( http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45077 ) of the new M3 supports the besting of the 911 as well.
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Re: E92 M3 discussion thread III

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Re: E92 M3 discussion thread III

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Re: E92 M3 discussion thread III

The most closest competitors for the E92 M3 Coupé would be CLK 63 AMG Coupé and RS5. Now when will the RS5 hit the markets?
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Old 01-31-2007, 02:32 PM   #7
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The most closest competitors for the E92 M3 Coupé would be CLK 63 AMG Coupé and RS5. Now when will the RS5 hit the markets?
+1. Especially when the CLK 63 AMG is rumoured to have 450 HP, and I am sure it will have plenty of Torque considering the displacement. Now will it be a high revving machine is another question.
RS5, in my opnion will use the same 4.2 litre V8 from the RS4, and may benefit from weight saving technology: I might be wrong.
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The most closest competitors for the E92 M3 Coupé would be CLK 63 AMG Coupé and RS5. Now when will the RS5 hit the markets?
Not for a long while my friend. I'd say in about 3 years, at least.
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+1. Especially when the CLK 63 AMG is rumoured to have 450 HP, and I am sure it will have plenty of Torque considering the displacement. Now will it be a high revving machine is another question.
RS5, in my opnion will use the same 4.2 litre V8 from the RS4, and may benefit from weight saving technology: I might be wrong.
CLK63 already exist, with 481 hp. the upcoming C-class will get 450hp
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Also just_me, you forgot to add that the CLK is going to be replaced soon.
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