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03-29-2013, 11:45 PM | #1 |
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M3 vs Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
So my mate got himself a used Ferrari 360 CS. Stripped and race prepped, it comes with ceramic brakes straight from the factory. This is a lightened, factory tuned version with carbon seats, racing exhaust and a carbon engine bay. maximum power on paper is 420bhp and torrwur 373Nm.
We were taking a drive when we decided to do a friendly test. Here is the clip Last edited by dcs2k; 03-29-2013 at 11:51 PM.. |
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But you can't kill the sound of that engine! Nice run btw!
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03-30-2013, 11:26 AM | #7 |
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Take a look at dyno's out there for the 360. The dyno of an m3 is so much more linear and guessing much more AUC even though similar peak power but the 360's usually put down 330 whp vs m3 usually puts down 340ish-350 stock. what makes the difference is the DCT speed of shifting. THe gear ratios are almost identical for each gear (different FD and gear ratios but combine to equal the same). The 360 is a lot lighter as well. Shows you a DCT is good for about 30 hp equivelent to a manual non-dct car.
Also a 360 is older and surely is not putting out its full power so probably down 20 hp over new. So essentially a 50 hp advantage for the m3 taking into account the dct factor Last edited by M3takesNYC; 03-30-2013 at 11:34 AM.. |
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I actually edited my post as I calculated the ratio with FD multiplied by in gear ratios and the m3 has a slight advantage in 1st but from 2nd-4th they are equal gearing. 5th and beyond the m3 has a huge advantage but those speed do not come into play.
The m3 really should have had more aggressive gearing for gears 1-4. But the speed of the dct alone makes up for a ton of extra weight the m3 carries. Its about 250 pounds heavier |
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03-30-2013, 11:49 AM | #11 |
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If I am right this version which is stripped down track prepped is the one with the higher hp. Challenge Stradale . No sound proofing, totally Bare interior. Carbon fibre doors.
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i don't care how dated the 360 is, the 360CS is pure sex. When you can drop coin to get that car, it's not about speed anymore, it's 100% about that fun to drive factor. Who cares about 420 hp, or crappy F1 transmission, and I'm sure it'll scrap even without fat chicks, but that exhaust and style is pure sex..I would drive that shit like I stole it, everyday.
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+1... HP/drag races do not increase my e-peen size. Sexy cars like this do
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Age has nothing to do with it. HP is HP providing the gearing is not archaic 4 speed auto or something. This things apparently weighs 2800 pounds with 420 hp. Surprised it actually is not closer
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03-30-2013, 12:54 PM | #17 |
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But, the driving experience in the 360CS would be hard to duplicate. The noise alone is worth the price of admission. The 360CS will become a classic.
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03-30-2013, 01:07 PM | #18 |
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Pictures and videos alone will make one choose the 360 CS over the E92 M3.
But reality is such that the '04 360 CS cost 50% more than an '09 M3. Thats over 100k difference over here. Will you cough up the dough to get the CS in this case? |
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sexy car!
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