C.5 vs M3
Cruising
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M is a special series by BMW, and an M3 is made on the chasis of a 3 series BMW with a high powered engine in it. They have been made since 1986 and the one in the video is the E46 or the 3rd generation produced from 01-06. Here are some specs for the car:
333HP@7,900RPM
262TQ@4,900RPM
3.2 Liter, Inline 6, 4 valves per cylinder, Weight 3,400 lbs, 6 spd manual (also comes in SMG), rear wheel drive of course.
That's some quick basic info on the M3, hope it helps.
333HP@7,900RPM
262TQ@4,900RPM
3.2 Liter, Inline 6, 4 valves per cylinder, Weight 3,400 lbs, 6 spd manual (also comes in SMG), rear wheel drive of course.
That's some quick basic info on the M3, hope it helps.
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From: Richmond VA
M is a special series by BMW, and an M3 is made on the chasis of a 3 series BMW with a high powered engine in it. They have been made since 1986 and the one in the video is the E46 or the 3rd generation produced from 01-06. Here are some specs for the car:
333HP@7,900RPM
262TQ@4,900RPM
3.2 Liter, Inline 6, 4 valves per cylinder, Weight 3,400 lbs, 6 spd manual (also comes in SMG), rear wheel drive of course.
That's some quick basic info on the M3, hope it helps.
333HP@7,900RPM
262TQ@4,900RPM
3.2 Liter, Inline 6, 4 valves per cylinder, Weight 3,400 lbs, 6 spd manual (also comes in SMG), rear wheel drive of course.
That's some quick basic info on the M3, hope it helps.
Race Director
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M is a special series by BMW, and an M3 is made on the chasis of a 3 series BMW with a high powered engine in it. They have been made since 1986 and the one in the video is the E46 or the 3rd generation produced from 01-06. Here are some specs for the car:
333HP@7,900RPM
262TQ@4,900RPM
3.2 Liter, Inline 6, 4 valves per cylinder, Weight 3,400 lbs, 6 spd manual (also comes in SMG), rear wheel drive of course.
That's some quick basic info on the M3, hope it helps.
333HP@7,900RPM
262TQ@4,900RPM
3.2 Liter, Inline 6, 4 valves per cylinder, Weight 3,400 lbs, 6 spd manual (also comes in SMG), rear wheel drive of course.
That's some quick basic info on the M3, hope it helps.
and a 5something almost spanked me once.
Burning Brakes
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From: Madison Wisconsin
M3's games don't live on a drag strip but rather on a track. They are for sure no joke when it comes to handling and in fact, could probably take an FRC. Now a z06 is another story 
EDIT: By take I mean take corners faster but the straight aways it is still the corvettes ball park.
EDIT: By take I mean take corners faster but the straight aways it is still the corvettes ball park.
Le Mans Master
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M3's games don't live on a drag strip but rather on a track. They are for sure no joke when it comes to handling and in fact, could probably take an FRC. Now a z06 is another story
EDIT: By take I mean take corners faster but the straight aways it is still the corvettes ball park.
EDIT: By take I mean take corners faster but the straight aways it is still the corvettes ball park.
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Cruising
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M3 is not the best car for the drag strip, but it's a sports car and it's made to go fast so why not take it out there. It's faster on the 1/4 mile than any stock Mustang GT no matter what year or faster than most Z28's etc. which are cars that are made for the drag strip.
Intermediate
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M3 video and Audi.. Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZzol...eature=related
Nice c6 video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L729e...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZzol...eature=related
Nice c6 video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L729e...eature=related
Intermediate
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Lambo
Here you will get a kick and laugh out of this one I did! great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrSIQ1JZ55E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrSIQ1JZ55E
Race Director
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M3s are very nice cars in performance and handling. Though not my style, as they look too reserved for me and of course there is a lack of torque in a naturally aspirated 3.2 I6, but I would like to drive one. Glad you all had fun at the track.
-Alex
-Alex
Le Mans Master
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From: Norfolk VA
SCCA club racing
C5/C6 = T1
M3 = T2.
Stock v Stock, corvette should win everytime on any track.
Cruising
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I saw your pics of the Vette at Nürburgring. Did you live in Germany and shipped the car there or is it one of those cars you can rent at the Ring? Also how did the Vette perform at the worlds best track?
Le Mans Master
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From: Norfolk VA
was stationed at Ramstein AB from 2003-2006, so the ring was a 100m drive (about an hour). Spent many weekends up there. Corvettes are right at home on the ring and are as safe and reliable as anything else out there.
Former Vendor
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