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      07-23-2008, 11:00 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by mixja View Post
I'd expect it to run a bit closer to the R8, similar power/weight - shows how good a job Audi have done with the R8...

I think there is a general expectation that the M3 can punch quite high above its weight, but clearly not in this comparison...
There is lots of reasons for the R8 to be quicker, it's COG will be a lot lower, it's got better weight distribution, it's got an awd system which which only shifts power forward when really needed...etc, etc. In fact I reckon if the R8 had more power akin to the GTR (think 530hp) then it would have been fighting it out for top honours.

The M3 is what it is, it's a high performance saloon/coupe with a mighty engine and a trick diff and though it's top dog in it's respective sector (until the GTR arrived) it's no substitute for a properly designed and built sportscar.
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