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Originally Posted by kb9uwu
too bad the m4 beats the e92 m3 in almost every performance category.
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That's is a blanket statement that has little signification. What constitute a performance category is often biased by marketing. One dimensional specs like peak power and torque do not tell anything about throttle response and linearity which improves stability at the limit. The E92 m3 beats the m4 in throttle response, steering feedback among other "performance" categories. Marketing (and engineering) choose not to show quantifiable data for those, but it's there.
Of course if just comparing lap times then yes the m4 is faster due to forced induction, but the twin turbo that gives that advantages comes with significant drawbacks that IMO are not worth the compromise. The E92 m3 is the better driver's performance car for control, and that elevated m4 engine center of gravity is yet another drawback in the list.