Uber-s2k

Got to get 2 runs. First run I had a big disadvantage (aside from the fact I'm playing with a faster car). He pulled onto spree-way with me following, held about 5mph for a few seconds, and then hit it. My reaction time could have been better, he pulled REAL good till 1st gear vtec. Close to the end of 3rd and end of entrance ramp he had probably a good ~6-7 cars on me.

Got up next to him, gave a he returned the gesture and we slowed for a group of cars. I filter in behind him again, few minutes later traffic opened up, 3rd 80mph roll, I timed the start perfect this time (mind you I started ~2 cars back) and stayed evenish until 115ish where we both let off. Gave another with a smile, he did same, and I exited.

This is my first encounter with a M3 and yes he did rev on me first before we got on the spree-way, no need to pick fights I will most likely loose. Both had top up and driver only, I wish when we went from a roll he would have waited for me to get beside him so it would be easier to judge the few inches pulled back and forth. I don't know the M series line up well, it looked like a newer one. Nice looking too. Curious for times on a new M3 rag top?

Steve

Uber-s2k

Ok 3 minutes of research found this:

Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door convertible
Price as tested: $57,989 (base price: $55,727
Engine type: DOHC 24-valve 6-in-line, iron block and aluminum head, Siemens MSS 54 engine-control system with port fuel injection
Displacement: 198 cu in, 3246cc
Power (SAE net): 333 bhp @ 7900 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 262 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Wheelbase: 107.5 in
Length: 176.8 in
Curb weight: 3838 lb
Zero to 60 mph: 5.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.5 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 22.8 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.8 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.7 sec @ 104 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 157 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph:162 ft
Roadholding: 300-ft-dia skidpad 0.81 g
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 16 mpg
C/D-observed fuel economy: 19 mpg

Now I wish we would have gone from a dig, no problem here with launching my car if needed Going to have to keep my eye out for him now

Steve

ericcarver1

According to your false stats, it takes an M3 1.2 seconds to go from 100 to 104... I think not

Uber-s2k

LOL sorry did not notice that, pasted right off of C&D website, I just saw the 1/4 and 0-60 and cut pasted entire list of stats.
DOH
Steve
Anyone have correct #'s?
*Edit did some more searching, seems the 1/4 mile time is just about spot on give or take .1 secounds. The missprint seems to be on the 0-100 .... So I will look for this guy, and hopefully get to run from a dig, seems it weighs in around 3750ish

ItalianBucwheat

It is very commen for a car to hit 100 in the mid 12 second range and then only hit the quarter mile a few mph faster about 1 second later....IT is very commen. Ala subaru wrx sti
0 to 100 12.4 seconds....1/4 mile 13.2 @ 103 mph.

or how about the porsche gt3 0 to 100 8.8 seconds
1/4 mile 12.3 @ 118 mph.

or the compech s/c acura cl.....0 to 100 13.2 seconds
1/4 mile 14.2 @ 104 mph.

These where all found in the latest car and driver issue. I think if ya look around you will see that this is very very commen.

SoFlaNSX

the m3's shift points are about the same as mine and i know at 100mph i can be in 3rd gear with room to grow, so 1.2 seconds isn't accredited to shifting and therefore it's a mispring

ultimate lurker

Running the numbers, the E46 M3 should be able to hit 102 mph in 3rd gear if you shifted right at 8000 rpm. So, another shift may have been necessary to get to 104-105 mph in the 1/4.

UL

jojipoji

Isnt the trap speed also averaged in the end of the 1/4 mile thus probably explaining the small difference...

Umrswimr

Yup. That, combined with the shift requirement makes the numbers seem much more realistic.
They ARE mid/high 13 second cars and have TONS more low-end power & torque, so you might not want to be in such a hurry to go from a dig....

Paul S

Also, they're 6 sp manual. In the BMW brochures, they listed the 0-60 @ 4.9 secs. But I guess they'll say anything to get people to buy their cars.