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Originally Posted by Shinobi
OK, I keep seeing the different numbers and people comparing early M3 stated numbers vs. actual e46 M3 and 335i numbers.
First off: the 4.8s number for the new M3 is 0-100km/h which as e90Fleet pointed out is 0- 62mph NOT 0- 60mph (yes, there is a difference).
- I saw that on the BMW UK site, that the "stated" 0-62 numbers for a 335i are 5.5s manual, and 5.7s automatic.
- In the states, the 0-60 numbers for a 335i are 5.3s for a manual and 5.5s for an auto.
- Of course, as some people here will be very quick to remind you, the 335s have been testing 0-60at 4.8s with either tranny.
- The e46 M3's stated numbers are 5.2s 0-62mph and the e92 M3s number is 4.8s.
- e46 M3s stated 0-60 is 4.8s, but I think at best they were tested at 4.6s.
e90Fleet - can you please correct me if I'm wrong? By stated number, I'm referring to numbers from the BMW website(s) and brochures.
So, my *guess* is that the stated number for the e92 M3 0-60 would be 4.6s, but real world would be ~4.4s. I get the feeling it won't be as understated as the 335i is. |
Exactly, 0-100KM(62MPH) is different from 0-60MPH! And usually there is a 0.1~0.2 time different depending on the gear ratio. My guess is 4.3~4.4 secs from C&D. But what I am really excited about is the flat torque curve for the new E92 M3 compared to the E46 M3! I hope that would cure the low torque problem on the M3s
