Car and Driver Sep 2007 - M3 First Test!

flukey · 08-13-2007, 09:02 PM

Sorry I don't have a scanner... but I'm going to give you the test results.

Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

Engine Type: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 244 cu in, 3999cc
Power (SAE net): 414 bhp @ 8300 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 295 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Dimensions:
Wheelbase - 108.7 in
Length - 181.7 in
Width - 71.0 in
Height - 56.1 in

Curb Weight: 3650 lb

Fuel Economy (C/D est): 13 mpg

TEST RESULTS:

Notes: "The test car had unusual brake pads that squeaked like mad and worked best when hot. Grip was a serious issue, and we never got a perfect launch. Expect even better acceleration times when we test at our usual stateside venue.

Weather: 77 F, 63% humidity, 30.00 in Hg barometric pressure
Odometer: 1550 miles

Wheels + Tires: Forged Aluminum, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Front - 8.5 x 18, 245/40ZR-18 (93Y)
Rear - 9.5 x 18, 265/40ZR-18 (98Y)

Handling:
Road handling - 0.94g [ 300 ft diameter skidpad ]
Understeer - minimal

Acceleration:
0-30 - 1.7s
0-40 - 2.5s
0-50 - 3.3s
0-60 - 4.4s
0-70 - 5.6s
0-80 - 7.1s
0-90 - 8.6s
0-100 - 10.4s
0-110 - 12.7s
0-120 - 15.1s
MAX - 155 mph (governor limited)

1/4 mile - 12.9s @ 111 mph

Braking: 70mph - 0mph in 163ft

Epacy · 08-13-2007, 09:06 PM

This is from the test drive in Spain. Old news by now.

flukey · 08-13-2007, 09:09 PM

Sorry I thought it was new

jpm3 · 08-13-2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flukey

Sorry I thought it was new

it's all good, this only means everyone is anxiously waiting.....

///Murdock · 08-13-2007, 09:11 PM

thanks anyways...

epacy is mean

MI6 · 08-13-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Murdock

thanks anyways...

epacy is mean

Huh? Epacy is not mean- you should wait and see what it's like to have some of the other posters correct you..........

I needed therapy after Mofomat blasted me for an inaccurate post!

I think Epacy should change his avater though- Darth Maul was so 90's...........

swamp2 · 08-14-2007, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Murdock

epacy is mean

Gross overstatement perhaps?

He is not mean. He is active, well informed, makes logical arguments and provides novel scoops to the board. Sure he is our boards, self nominating repost policeman but that hardly makes him "mean". Furthermore the board could use WAY less reposting. It would save most of us, especially the loayal readers of most of the posts a TON of wasted time.

Ignore this crap Epacy.

mofomat · 08-14-2007, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MI6

I needed therapy after Mofomat blasted me for an inaccurate post!

Sorry man. Most of the time it's meant to be tongue in cheek.

m_bazeepaymon · 08-14-2007, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp2

Gross overstatement perhaps?

He is not mean. He is active, well informed, makes logical arguments and provides novel scoops to the board. Sure he is our boards, self nominating repost policeman but that hardly makes him "mean". Furthermore the board could use WAY less reposting. It would save most of us, especially the loayal readers of most of the posts a TON of wasted time.

Ignore this crap Epacy.

relax

Epacy · 08-14-2007, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp2

Gross overstatement perhaps?

He is not mean. He is active, well informed, makes logical arguments and provides novel scoops to the board. Sure he is our boards, self nominating repost policeman but that hardly makes him "mean". Furthermore the board could use WAY less reposting. It would save most of us, especially the loayal readers of most of the posts a TON of wasted time.

Ignore this crap Epacy.

Already done.

Garrett · 08-14-2007, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flukey

Sorry I don't have a scanner... but I'm going to give you the test results.

Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

Engine Type: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 244 cu in, 3999cc
Power (SAE net): 414 bhp @ 8300 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 295 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Dimensions:
Wheelbase - 108.7 in
Length - 181.7 in
Width - 71.0 in
Height - 56.1 in

Curb Weight: 3650 lb

Fuel Economy (C/D est): 13 mpg

TEST RESULTS:

Notes: "The test car had unusual brake pads that squeaked like mad and worked best when hot. Grip was a serious issue, and we never got a perfect launch. Expect even better acceleration times when we test at our usual stateside venue.

Weather: 77 F, 63% humidity, 30.00 in Hg barometric pressure
Odometer: 1550 miles

Wheels + Tires: Forged Aluminum, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Front - 8.5 x 18, 245/40ZR-18 (93Y)
Rear - 9.5 x 18, 265/40ZR-18 (98Y)

Handling:
Road handling - 0.94g [ 300 ft diameter skidpad ]
Understeer - minimal

Acceleration:
0-30 - 1.7s
0-40 - 2.5s
0-50 - 3.3s
0-60 - 4.4s
0-70 - 5.6s
0-80 - 7.1s
0-90 - 8.6s
0-100 - 10.4s
0-110 - 12.7s
0-120 - 15.1s
MAX - 155 mph (governor limited)

1/4 mile - 12.9s @ 111 mph

Braking: 70mph - 0mph in 163ft

We already have the video of all this. Old news..!!!

Epacy · 08-14-2007, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrett

We already have the video of all this. Old news..!!!

Watch out, you might get flamed for being mean....

Garrett · 08-14-2007, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

Watch out, you might get flamed for being mean....

LOL... dman, I thought I was being cynical...lol

-Garrett

Tobizach · 08-14-2007, 11:02 AM

Dont be too discouraged Flunkey its the the thought that counts, besides its not tuff/mean people at all... its just typed words on a monitor.

And look at the bright side you dont need that scanner.

lucid · 08-14-2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Murdock

thanks anyways...

epacy is mean

Calling out a repost is perfectly fine.

K3N R3D · 08-14-2007, 01:10 PM

hahahah this thread is funny. We need initiations for new members.

swamp2 · 08-14-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_bazeepaymon

relax

Useless reply. I similarly might tell you to go get uptight.

08-13-2007, 09:02 PM	#1
flukey Go big or go home! Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 946 iTrader: (9)	Car and Driver Sep 2007 - M3 First Test! Sorry I don't have a scanner... but I'm going to give you the test results. Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe Engine Type: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection Displacement: 244 cu in, 3999cc Power (SAE net): 414 bhp @ 8300 rpm Torque (SAE net): 295 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Dimensions: Wheelbase - 108.7 in Length - 181.7 in Width - 71.0 in Height - 56.1 in Curb Weight: 3650 lb Fuel Economy (C/D est): 13 mpg TEST RESULTS: Notes: "The test car had unusual brake pads that squeaked like mad and worked best when hot. Grip was a serious issue, and we never got a perfect launch. Expect even better acceleration times when we test at our usual stateside venue. Weather: 77 F, 63% humidity, 30.00 in Hg barometric pressure Odometer: 1550 miles Wheels + Tires: Forged Aluminum, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Front - 8.5 x 18, 245/40ZR-18 (93Y) Rear - 9.5 x 18, 265/40ZR-18 (98Y) Handling: Road handling - 0.94g [ 300 ft diameter skidpad ] Understeer - minimal Acceleration: 0-30 - 1.7s 0-40 - 2.5s 0-50 - 3.3s 0-60 - 4.4s 0-70 - 5.6s 0-80 - 7.1s 0-90 - 8.6s 0-100 - 10.4s 0-110 - 12.7s 0-120 - 15.1s MAX - 155 mph (governor limited) 1/4 mile - 12.9s @ 111 mph Braking: 70mph - 0mph in 163ft
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08-13-2007, 09:06 PM	#2
Epacy Reincarnated Drives: 02 Maxima SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,227 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	This is from the test drive in Spain. Old news by now. __________________ Pearl Bliss

08-14-2007, 01:10 PM	#16
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08-13-2007, 09:09 PM	#3
flukey Go big or go home! Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 946 iTrader: (9)	Sorry I thought it was new

08-13-2007, 09:11 PM	#5
///Murdock Private Drives: 06 M5, 04 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: BOS, USA Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	thanks anyways... epacy is mean

08-14-2007, 11:02 AM	#14
Tobizach Female Car Enthusiast Drives: By the seat of her pants. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SouthWest Posts: 353 iTrader: (0)	Dont be too discouraged Flunkey its the the thought that counts, besides its not tuff/mean people at all... its just typed words on a monitor. And look at the bright side you dont need that scanner.