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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,979
Likes: 31
From: Wichita KS
I dout it.
'98 C5 Convertible
Curb Weight 3246 lbs
345 bhp @ 5600 rpm
350 lb-ft torque @ 4400 rpm
Coefficient of drag: 0.32
'02 BMW M3
Curb Weight 3415 lbs
333 HP @ 7,900 rpm
262 ft lb torque @ 4,900 rpm
How can an M3 which has 12 HP less than the C5, 88 lb-ft torque less than the C5 and weighs 169 lbs more than the C5 possibly be faster?Per Motor Trend:
2002 BMW M3 with SMG trans
Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 2-door, 5-pass
Engine DOHC I-6, aluminum block & head, 4-valves/cyl
Displacement, ci/cc 198.1/3246
Horsepower @ rpm 333 @ 7900
Torque @ rpm 262 @ 4900
Transmission 6-speed sequential manual gearbox
Curb weight, lb 3415
0-60 mph, sec 5.3
Quarter mile, sec/mph 13.8/105.7
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 113
600-ft slalom, mph 67.7
EPA mpg, city/hwy 16/24
On sale in U.S. Currently
http://motortrend.automotive.com/344...s03/index.html
BTW your Vette was Torch Red.
Good luck with the BMW
'98 C5 Convertible
Curb Weight 3246 lbs
345 bhp @ 5600 rpm
350 lb-ft torque @ 4400 rpm
Coefficient of drag: 0.32
'02 BMW M3
Curb Weight 3415 lbs
333 HP @ 7,900 rpm
262 ft lb torque @ 4,900 rpm
How can an M3 which has 12 HP less than the C5, 88 lb-ft torque less than the C5 and weighs 169 lbs more than the C5 possibly be faster?Per Motor Trend:
2002 BMW M3 with SMG trans
Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 2-door, 5-pass
Engine DOHC I-6, aluminum block & head, 4-valves/cyl
Displacement, ci/cc 198.1/3246
Horsepower @ rpm 333 @ 7900
Torque @ rpm 262 @ 4900
Transmission 6-speed sequential manual gearbox
Curb weight, lb 3415
0-60 mph, sec 5.3
Quarter mile, sec/mph 13.8/105.7
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 113
600-ft slalom, mph 67.7
EPA mpg, city/hwy 16/24
On sale in U.S. Currently
http://motortrend.automotive.com/344...s03/index.html
BTW your Vette was Torch Red.
Good luck with the BMW
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 30,227
Likes: 4,575
From: Bonita Springs, Florida
First you put down Corvettes and now the entire US Auto industry.
Enjoy your foreign car. 
A few times over the years we have looked a them and Benzes. Very nice automobiles, but they didn't float my boat. Always passed on them and bought American.
I always have been and always will be a GM/ Chevy guy.
And with todays economy I will make my $ here, and spend it on vehicles made hear
I always have been and always will be a GM/ Chevy guy.
And with todays economy I will make my $ here, and spend it on vehicles made hear
I am embarrased to say that we have looked at them & Benzes too, but like you said, they just don't float my boat. I always buy American, Everytime!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 879
Likes: 0
From: Waynesville Missouri
your choice
To OP there is no reason to try and defend what you did. It was your vette and your decision to make. You wanted something different and you got it. Although it isn't something that I would do it was not my vette.
But I will bet that when you are driving your BMW and a C5 goes by you are going to wish you still had yours. Good luck with your new car!
But I will bet that when you are driving your BMW and a C5 goes by you are going to wish you still had yours. Good luck with your new car!
Racer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 354
Likes: 18
From: TX
To OP there is no reason to try and defend what you did. It was your vette and your decision to make. You wanted something different and you got it. Although it isn't something that I would do it was not my vette.
But I will bet that when you are driving your BMW and a C5 goes by you are going to wish you still had yours. Good luck with your new car!
But I will bet that when you are driving your BMW and a C5 goes by you are going to wish you still had yours. Good luck with your new car!
Only you know whats makes you happy. Personally I liked your Vette better. Good luck w/ your new ride though.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,966
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge LA
Good grief. You guys still fooling around with this dim-wad? This is not what forums are about. Just bitch slap this guy and show him the door. Moderators, do your job and throw the trash out!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,371
Likes: 5
From: Mission Viejo, CA
St. Jude Donor '10, '15-'16
Congrats on the M3 but I'm not sure what kind of response you were expecting posting this in C5 Gen.
BTW, I am young and was back and forth between an M3 and C5 when picking my car. I eventually went with the C5 because you don't have to wind it to 7k to get power out of it and I wanted a reliable car. I don't possibly see how an M3 could give you better "seat of pants" acceleration than a C5, even an auto one. Something must've been wrong with yours.
BTW, I am young and was back and forth between an M3 and C5 when picking my car. I eventually went with the C5 because you don't have to wind it to 7k to get power out of it and I wanted a reliable car. I don't possibly see how an M3 could give you better "seat of pants" acceleration than a C5, even an auto one. Something must've been wrong with yours.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 875
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles CA
hey fellas, all the hatered is ok, i expected it.. i LOOOOVE the Corvette.. Like i said, Im buying another one, just waiting for the price to drop a bit.. I needed something that can transport more than 1 person right now.. so as a temp, this car suits me well. Im not trying to defend myself, the decision was mine and it doesnt hurt one bit.
im sure you guys have better things to do than sit here and argue and write down your stupid opinions, so just read and enjoy guys, no need to over analyze this!
im sure you guys have better things to do than sit here and argue and write down your stupid opinions, so just read and enjoy guys, no need to over analyze this!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,001
Likes: 0
From: Palm Bay FL
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,328
Likes: 0
From: owasso oklahoma
hey fellas, all the hatered is ok, i expected it.. i LOOOOVE the Corvette.. Like i said, Im buying another one, just waiting for the price to drop a bit.. I needed something that can transport more than 1 person right now.. so as a temp, this car suits me well. Im not trying to defend myself, the decision was mine and it doesnt hurt one bit.
im sure you guys have better things to do than sit here and argue and write down your stupid opinions, so just read and enjoy guys, no need to over analyze this!
im sure you guys have better things to do than sit here and argue and write down your stupid opinions, so just read and enjoy guys, no need to over analyze this!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 756
Likes: 1
From: Oakton Virginia
I didn't realize the M3 was such a highly coveted car. I've heard of them and I see tons of them running around here in Northern Va. but I never knew they were so great. Why is it that you consider yourself lucky to have one? Do they only allow certain people to have them? I mean, if I wanted one, couldn't I get one? I don't consider myself lucky to have a Vette. I just wanted one and went out and bought one- no luck involved. Anyway, have fun with the BMW.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,410
Likes: 2
From: Chicago IL
I didn't realize the M3 was such a highly coveted car. I've heard of them and I see tons of them running around here in Northern Va. but I never knew they were so great. Why is it that you consider yourself lucky to have one? Do they only allow certain people to have them? I mean, if I wanted one, couldn't I get one? I don't consider myself lucky to have a Vette. I just wanted one and went out and bought one- no luck involved. Anyway, have fun with the BMW.
I'd consider myself very lucky. It's not just about money.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 494
Likes: 1
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
That doesnt make any sense. Luck has nothing to do with it. You work, you make money, theres thousands of corvettes for sale, its not like he plays the slot machine to decide if the world will let him buy one or not haha.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,966
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge LA
even telling you what he is doing:
quote: I'm sure you guys have better things to do than sit here and argue and write down your stupid opinions, so just read and enjoy guys, no need to over analyze this!
The best response to this obviously pointless provocation is to have zero responses!
quote: I'm sure you guys have better things to do than sit here and argue and write down your stupid opinions, so just read and enjoy guys, no need to over analyze this!
The best response to this obviously pointless provocation is to have zero responses!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,184
Likes: 10
From: New Smyrna Beach Florida
M3 is a nice car, I've looked at them in the past. I believe a new one costs in the range of a C6Z06. Hard to believe the 2002 M3 is faster than the C5. I'll have to do some research on that. Hope you enjoy the car.