M3 performs admirably on Car and Driver's 2009 Lightning Lap Test

Jason · 01-07-2010, 07:17 PM

C&D recently conducted its 2009 Lightning Lap Test at the VIR track where the BMW M3 once again proved itself as one of the best performing cars available today, besting out most of the other mainstream performance cars participating in the test. Here is a list of the results:

1. Corvette ZR1, (2:51.8)
2. KTM X - Bow, (2:52.3)
3. Lamborghine LP670, (2:53.9)
4. Ariel Atom 3 (2:57.6)
5. Corvette Grand Sport (2:58.8)
6. Audi R8, 5.2 (2:59.5)
7. Lotus Exiqe S 260 (3:05.0)
8. BMW M3 (3:05.4)
9. Porsche Cayman S (3:05.8)
10. Porsche Carrera S (3:05.8)
11. Jaguar XKR (3:06.4)
12. Ford Shelby GT500 (3:07.4)
13. Audi TTS (3:08.4)
14. Camaro SS (3:09.5)
15. Audi S4 (3:10.8)
16. Nissan Nismo 370z (3:12.0)
17. Ford Mustang GT (3:13.3)
18. Genesis Coupe 3.8 (3:14.8)
19. Mazdaspeed 3 (316:2)
20. Subaru WRX (3:16.6)
21. Mini Cooper Works (3:17.1)
22. Volkswagen GTI (3:19.3)

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...3a05.4_page_13

Name: ll-1.jpg
Views: 6120
Size: 51.3 KB

Name: ll-1.jpg
Views: 6120
Size: 51.3 KB

Name: ll-2.jpg
Views: 6073
Size: 45.1 KB

Name: ll-3.jpg
Views: 6904
Size: 51.7 KB

Name: ll-4.jpg
Views: 6219
Size: 41.7 KB

gthirtyfizle · 01-07-2010, 07:18 PM

I can proudly say I OWN ONE haha.

Jason · 01-07-2010, 07:20 PM

Many here can, and should be happy with these results

MrHarris · 01-07-2010, 07:25 PM

Beating the Carrera S and Cayman S is quite a feat considering it's the updated models of both.

STALKER · 01-07-2010, 07:28 PM

and everyone is always saying the M3 needs a power increase, it uses its power well and it always translates to quick lap times.

elp_jc · 01-07-2010, 07:33 PM

And 2 and 4 shouldn't even be there; they're specialized track cars. And yes, hopefully this will shut up those whining for more power

.

Lemans_Blue_M · 01-07-2010, 07:40 PM

That is a very impressive lap time.

And this is despite the M3's 3,700 lb. curb weight.

It trailed the Lotus Exige by only 0.4 seconds, which boggles the mind when you consider the disparity in curb weights between the two cars...

The Lotus Exige S260 only weighs 2,020 lb (920 kg) with a full tank of fuel.

BMW deserves a pat on the back for the performance of this car.

elp_jc · 01-07-2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

And this is despite the M3's 3,700 lb. curb weight.

3,606 buddy (page 42)

. Our 6MTs should ring in right at 3,600 with a full tank of gas, so that DCT car probably wasn't full.

STALKER · 01-07-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elp_jc

And 2 and 4 shouldn't even be there; they're specialized track cars. And yes, hopefully this will shut up those whining for more power

.

Im kinda getting sick of all the ppl on this forum complaining that it needs more power when 90% of us here can't even extract the cars full potential with the power its got, including myself.

The M3 did a great job in this test. They were using Michelin Pilot Cup tires, but they did not make a significant improvement as expected, its in the article.

Zoominrex · 01-07-2010, 08:05 PM

What surprised me about this article was the TTS

SS32 · 01-07-2010, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoominrex

What surprised me about this article was the TTS

+1, it looks like a fun car

URBAN LEGEND · 01-07-2010, 09:14 PM

Thats over 14 seconds off the pace.

URBAN LEGEND · 01-07-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STALKER

Im kinda getting sick of all the ppl on this forum complaining that it needs more power when 90% of us here can't even extract the cars full potential with the power its got, including myself.

I guess i am on the 10 percent that can.

BMWPower06 · 01-08-2010, 01:22 AM

WOW thats impressive!

vshahv · 01-08-2010, 01:43 AM

I am a huge fan of the Corvette ZR1... it looks amazing and performs even better.

McLuVan · 01-08-2010, 01:47 AM

woooooooooow
now if only I could drive my car that fast...

SantaPimp27 · 01-08-2010, 01:49 AM

camaro beat the s4 hmmm

TotalPower · 01-08-2010, 02:22 AM

how did it beat the Carrera S?

URBAN LEGEND · 01-08-2010, 05:25 AM

Ok. My bad. The M came in second in the LL2 class. Close to 7 seconds of P1.

sinajoon7 · 01-08-2010, 05:26 AM

nice

vladberca · 01-08-2010, 06:14 AM

samuraisaiyo · 01-08-2010, 06:46 AM

Wow ,cool

01-07-2010, 07:17 PM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 16,107 iTrader: (0)	M3 performs admirably on Car and Driver's 2009 Lightning Lap Test C&D recently conducted its 2009 Lightning Lap Test at the VIR track where the BMW M3 once again proved itself as one of the best performing cars available today, besting out most of the other mainstream performance cars participating in the test. Here is a list of the results: 1. Corvette ZR1, (2:51.8) 2. KTM X - Bow, (2:52.3) 3. Lamborghine LP670, (2:53.9) 4. Ariel Atom 3 (2:57.6) 5. Corvette Grand Sport (2:58.8) 6. Audi R8, 5.2 (2:59.5) 7. Lotus Exiqe S 260 (3:05.0) 8. BMW M3 (3:05.4) 9. Porsche Cayman S (3:05.8) 10. Porsche Carrera S (3:05.8) 11. Jaguar XKR (3:06.4) 12. Ford Shelby GT500 (3:07.4) 13. Audi TTS (3:08.4) 14. Camaro SS (3:09.5) 15. Audi S4 (3:10.8) 16. Nissan Nismo 370z (3:12.0) 17. Ford Mustang GT (3:13.3) 18. Genesis Coupe 3.8 (3:14.8) 19. Mazdaspeed 3 (316:2) 20. Subaru WRX (3:16.6) 21. Mini Cooper Works (3:17.1) 22. Volkswagen GTI (3:19.3) http://www.caranddriver.com/features...3a05.4_page_13 __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
	0 Tweet

01-07-2010, 07:20 PM	#3
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 16,107 iTrader: (0)	Many here can, and should be happy with these results __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
	0

01-07-2010, 07:25 PM	#4
MrHarris yodog Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca Posts: 5,027 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [5.00]	Beating the Carrera S and Cayman S is quite a feat considering it's the updated models of both. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
	0

01-07-2010, 07:28 PM	#5
STALKER Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,599 iTrader: (5)	and everyone is always saying the M3 needs a power increase, it uses its power well and it always translates to quick lap times. __________________ 2008 AW/FR E90 M3-SOLD 2013 991 C4S
	0

01-07-2010, 07:40 PM	#7
Lemans_Blue_M Automotive Industry Insider Drives: Lemans Blue M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,948 iTrader: (0)	That is a very impressive lap time. And this is despite the M3's 3,700 lb. curb weight. It trailed the Lotus Exige by only 0.4 seconds, which boggles the mind when you consider the disparity in curb weights between the two cars... The Lotus Exige S260 only weighs 2,020 lb (920 kg) with a full tank of fuel. BMW deserves a pat on the back for the performance of this car. __________________ The best is yet to come...
	0

01-07-2010, 07:18 PM	#2
gthirtyfizle Colonel Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 2,584 iTrader: (4)	I can proudly say I OWN ONE haha.
	0

01-07-2010, 07:33 PM	#6
elp_jc Brigadier General Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 4,910 iTrader: (0)	And 2 and 4 shouldn't even be there; they're specialized track cars. And yes, hopefully this will shut up those whining for more power .
	0

01-07-2010, 08:05 PM	#10
Zoominrex First Lieutenant Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 387 iTrader: (0)	What surprised me about this article was the TTS
	0

01-07-2010, 09:14 PM	#12
URBAN LEGEND Champ Drives: '13 M5, '13 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,832 iTrader: (0)	Thats over 14 seconds off the pace. __________________ 2013 M5-Silverstone 2013 ZL1-Summit White
	0

01-08-2010, 01:22 AM	#14
BMWPower06 A^M=G is nothing w/o the Power of ///M Drives: ///M5 & ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 1,760 iTrader: (0)	WOW thats impressive! __________________ Indianapolis Red BMW ///M5
	0

01-08-2010, 01:43 AM	#15
vshahv Enlisted Member Drives: 335 coupe white Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bloomfield Hills MI, Palo Alto CA Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	I am a huge fan of the Corvette ZR1... it looks amazing and performs even better.
	0

01-08-2010, 01:47 AM	#16
McLuVan Lieutenant General Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Socal~818~ Posts: 13,120 iTrader: (1)	woooooooooow now if only I could drive my car that fast... __________________
	0

01-08-2010, 01:49 AM	#17
SantaPimp27 Lieutenant Drives: Slow homie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jersey Posts: 412 iTrader: (1)	camaro beat the s4 hmmm __________________
	0

01-08-2010, 02:22 AM	#18
TotalPower Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335is Vert AW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 468 iTrader: (0)	how did it beat the Carrera S?
	0

01-08-2010, 05:25 AM	#19
URBAN LEGEND Champ Drives: '13 M5, '13 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,832 iTrader: (0)	Ok. My bad. The M came in second in the LL2 class. Close to 7 seconds of P1. __________________ 2013 M5-Silverstone 2013 ZL1-Summit White
	0

01-08-2010, 05:26 AM	#20
sinajoon7 First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 318 iTrader: (4)	nice __________________
	0

01-08-2010, 06:14 AM	#21
vladberca Brigadier General Drives: '09 jetta tsi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova Posts: 3,394 iTrader: (0)
	0

01-08-2010, 06:46 AM	#22
samuraisaiyo First Lieutenant Drives: 318i E36 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangkok Posts: 300 iTrader: (0)	Wow ,cool __________________
	0

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search