📰 Auto News New M3 is faster than C6Z06???

[Turk]

If GM keeps getting it's ass kicked by BMWs, they might just go bankrupt....Oh wait. This post has been taken from www.m3post.com


All kudos for this information goes to Savage.Ulm1! I added some comments in light blue.

EDIT: Lemans_Blue_M added some more information in dark blue


Name

• It won't be called M3 CSL.
• Instead, BMW will either call it "M3 GT4 Street" or "M3 GT".

Engine | Drivetrain​

• Naturally aspirated engine with an increased displacement of 4,400 cc (based on the S65).
• At least 450 hp, likely more. (445 HP)
• No information regarding KERS (KERS will likely debut in the F10 M5)
• 7 speed DCT only, no manual transmission.
• 'State of the art' exhaust system, but not Akrapovic.- (ARVIN MERTOR /w/200-cell race cats and 2 resonators)

Chassis | Brakes | Aerodynamics:

• Brembo brakes (6 pistons front - 4 pistons rear) with steel brake discs. (365mm front, 345mm rear SLOTTED DISCS) Ceramic composite brakes optionally available.
• Weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs) compared to E92 M3, maybe even more. (due to the removal of the rear seat and the switch to lighter RECARO front race seats)
• Available as a 2 seater. However, rear seats are optionally available.
• Rollbars standard (there's a delete option).
• Adjustable front splitter. (made of ABS plastic)
• Adjustable mechanical suspension, no EDC. (SACHS)
• 25 mm lower compared to E92 M3
• Same width as the E92 M3.
• Fantastic new wheels. (BBS lightweight cast flow formed MESH)
• New 'state of the art' seats. (RECARO)

General information​

• Nuerburgring laptime: 7:40 min
• Not available through BMW dealer network, but directly from BMW Motorsport.
• Street legal (of course).
• Exclusively painted in Inka Orange (a hommage to early BMW race and sports cars). Availability of other colors at a later date.
• The car was tested secretly in France and on a private race track (likely Miramas).
• It will compete with the 911 GT3.
• Limited Production (some report 25 units per year).
• Price: Unknown, but less than the price for an 911 GT3. ($110,000 EUROS)

Note: There's no information as to its availability in the U.S. yet. (NOT AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.A.)

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[Riski]

So this will be another version of the M3 or replace the M3 with this one?

 

[Turk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPyLZj6HuLU

 

[Turk]

So this will be another version of the M3 or replace the M3 with this one?

Another version, very limited production. Similar to the e46 M3 CSL.

 

[Riski]

So the M3 would be compared to the ZO6 and the MS GT Street would be compared to the ZR1 then right?

 

[EmersonHart13]

How much?

 

[Riski]

110,000 euros....

 

[Turk]

My M3 is not comparable to a c6z06. I don't remember what the zr1 runs at the ring, but this M3 runs it in 7:40. Doesn't look like it will be available in the US, but if it was it'd probably be around 100K seeing as though they say it will cost less than the GT3 which stickers around 115K.

 

[Turk]

110,000 euros....

Yup, in Europe, but we always get cars MUCH cheaper here stateside. The GT3 cost about half as much in the US.

 

[Riski]

Are we talkin faster at the ring or drag strip?

 

[YoushallgoFo]

My guess is that its the ring. Which is a pretty shady way to test a car imo. idk why people hold it as the ultimate test. Who is to say the drivers are perfect around each turn? and conditions are the same, tire compound, is the car geared properly for that kind of track, and so on.

 

[jason05gt]

Ricky, the C6 Z06 ran the ring at 7:40. Not sure how that makes this car faster.

 

[jason05gt]

My M3 is not comparable to a c6z06. I don't remember what the zr1 runs at the ring, but this M3 runs it in 7:40. Doesn't look like it will be available in the US, but if it was it'd probably be around 100K seeing as though they say it will cost less than the GT3 which stickers around 115K.

I read that Jan Magnussen ran 7:22 in the ZR1.

 

[Turk]

My guess is that its the ring. Which is a pretty shady way to test a car imo. idk why people hold it as the ultimate test. Who is to say the drivers are perfect around each turn? and conditions are the same, tire compound, is the car geared properly for that kind of track, and so on.

Same could be said for ANY kind of track, including the drag strip.

 

[Turk]

7:42.9

 

[Turk]

Pflug, I am awaiting proof of this 7:40 lap time in the z06.

 

[YoushallgoFo]

Same could be said for ANY kind of track, including the drag strip.

Well of course. I'm not saying the drag strip is the ultimate test either. However you must agree that a 1/4 mile has a much less margin of error compared to a 12 mile racetrack. Im just saying maybe the driver for some cars are better than others. I mean, nobody but Nissan could beat that GTR time.

 

[blakbearddelite]

The new M3 maybe be faster than a C6Z, but I don't think you can really compare them fairly as the M (from what I've seen posted) stickers for +30k more than the C6Z.

 

[Yaj Yak]

only 25 per year? does that count?

 

[Fish]

BMW is the best. BMW is the fastest.

 

[PANDA]

The new M3 maybe be faster than a C6Z, but I don't think you can really compare them fairly as the M (from what I've seen posted) stickers for +30k more than the C6Z.

Not to mention the C6Z is nearly 4 years old.

 

[jason05gt]

Pflug, I am awaiting proof of this 7:40 lap time in the z06.

I've found two times; 7:40 and 7:42. The 7:40 is the first reported times, so I was incorrect.

On the flip side, where is the proof of the M3's 7:40 other than an internet post. Proof of the video with the lap timer......

 

[jason05gt]

Yup, in Europe, but we always get cars MUCH cheaper here stateside. The GT3 cost about half as much in the US.

Convert Euros to USD. This is an EXPENSIVE car. This is due to the fact that that it's such a limited production run.

 

[10sec]

This thread is full of BMW

 

[Turk]

BMW is the best. BMW is the fastest.

He finally sees the light.