AutoCar Shootout M3, C63, IS-F, VXR-8

vietmunki · 04-03-2008, 01:36 AM

Hopefully not a repost, enjoy!

montreal red · 04-03-2008, 01:57 AM

awesome havent seen it

gorun · 04-03-2008, 06:19 AM

Well done the M...again!

It was strange how the C63 couldnt catch the M3 it is widely believed to be the faster in a straightline.

Darkkilla · 04-03-2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gorun

Well done the M...again!

It was strange how the C63 couldnt catch the M3 it is widely believed to be the faster in a straightline.

its not believed its true haha.. but yes strange indeed

monsta · 04-03-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gorun

Well done the M...again!

It was strange how the C63 couldnt catch the M3 it is widely believed to be the faster in a straightline.

my thoughts exactly I thought he was going to reel him in.....more hooligan tests I love it!!

Simple1 · 04-03-2008, 06:32 AM

I was quite shocked by the c63 losing that fight, now imagine getting a more consistent launch with m-dct, bye bye c63! lol

asaulo1 · 04-03-2008, 10:49 AM

i think i like the chris harris version better... dude looks like he's fidgeting all the time....

footie · 04-03-2008, 11:16 AM

Sorry but in a straight line drag race between these four cars it would be the C63 which would comfortably win, followed by the M3 and the IS-F, with a distant fourth being the Vauxhall.

Even if the C63 had got an awful start which according to the video footage wasn't the case, it's sheer power and torque would have pulled it ahead in such a long race.

ybbiz34 · 04-03-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Simple1

I was quite shocked by the c63 losing that fight, now imagine getting a more consistent launch with m-dct, bye bye c63! lol

That video review was probably the most unprofessional, sloppy piece of shit review I have ever seen.

The C63 was given to an old fat man who admitted that the car was too much for him to handle, and he didn't know how to drive it.

The editing of the drag race was a complete joke. The order in which the cars appear in various stages of the race varies DRAMATICALLY. In short, it was absolutely awful. The whole review was a disaster.

gorun · 04-03-2008, 12:22 PM

Even the Merc can have the occasional bad day. Haha

p.s. I hope it gets a bad month when the DCT finally arrives

Garissimo · 04-03-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

That video review was probably the most unprofessional, sloppy piece of shit review I have ever seen.

I concur. It looked as if they didn't have enough time to edit the footage, and the end results was a complete hash. They're all over the board with their rankings, they make up rules as they go along, and their tests are rubbish. Total amateur hour. It's amazing how big of a difference good writing and production make, because Top Gear can invent completely superfluous tests, yet they manage to be entertaining and credible in comparison.

GT3 Tim · 04-03-2008, 12:41 PM

Cool video.

Each car is for a different purpose though...so it is always tough to compare and say one is better, etc. It all depends what you want out of the car, you know?

One thing I love about the Merc is the fricken exhaust note. It sounds so mean and torquey...love it! I am gonna have to drive one for the hell of it and check it out, although I doubt I will cancel my M order as I want more of a "track car" feel! But what the hell!

skazzy · 04-03-2008, 01:02 PM

the M3 was the worst of the 3 in the drift contest. Even the IS-F did a better job.

Interesting drag race....still cant believe it. oh yeah, the host has to be the most boring guy evar. It almost looks like hes reading his lines from somwhere.

footie · 04-03-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by skazzy

the M3 was the worst of the 3 in the drift contest. Even the IS-F did a better job.

Well that's the torque figures coming into play, the M3 simply doesn't have enough to maintain to drift for long enough.

ase2dais · 04-03-2008, 03:11 PM

nice post ! Thks for sharing

KonigsTiger · 04-03-2008, 03:22 PM

Thanks for the vid!! No surprises at all!! M3 FTW but 63 right there as well!!!

the_stranger · 04-03-2008, 03:53 PM

M3 is supposed to drift very well

KonigsTiger · 04-03-2008, 03:56 PM

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M3 is supposed to drift very well

It does!! Very nicely and relatively easy to control in fact. The Merc is a bit more difficult to control on a drift.

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skazzy Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 240 Posts Drives: The Dharma Van Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: yyc iTrader: (0)	the M3 was the worst of the 3 in the drift contest. Even the IS-F did a better job. Interesting drag race....still cant believe it. oh yeah, the host has to be the most boring guy evar. It almost looks like hes reading his lines from somwhere.
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