M3 vs M8 (U-Drag)

MACHT · 04-27-2023, 12:24 PM

So much for the M3 is as quick but much more "nimble".

1st run the Launch Control didn't even activate in the M8.

Tenac · 04-27-2023, 01:00 PM

That M3 isn't any slouch!!!

Vic55 · 04-27-2023, 04:05 PM

Just watched (before seeing it here) and its cool to have both cars currently... no surprise here stock vs stock where the hp gain outweighed the lighter G80X (no pun).

I like the concept too in theory: you get a drag, quarter run, g pulls, and rollers all built into one race.

Thanks for the post.

m3_08 · 04-27-2023, 09:19 PM

so 0-60 mph 0.3 sec advantage cost us 60K. to get another 0.3 sec advantage we need to get into turbo S and it costs 60K more !!! Magic formula !

snareman · 04-27-2023, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m3_08

so 0-60 mph 0.3 sec advantage cost us 60K. to get another 0.3 sec advantage we need to get into turbo S and it costs 60K more !!! Magic formula !

But for extra money we also get a much sexier car.

Dr Thrillride · 04-27-2023, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MACHT

So much for the M3 is as quick but much more "nimble".

Besides being lighter (only 300 lbs which isn’t much at all), it probably turns in quicker in part because it has lighter wheels than the crazy weight of the M8 wheels. What could be heavier?

The M8 is a different car when you shed 15 pounds per wheel and more including less rubber

downeykp · 04-28-2023, 12:54 AM

We have one of each here. They are different cars. The 3 is more visceral. It does not have as much insulation so it sounds like a more "in your face" car. Which makes it a great car.
The 8 is more refined. Faster than hell in a more subdued package.
Both great cars.

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Vic55 Lieutenant General 19484 Rep 10,183 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: THE Orange County iTrader: (9)	Just watched (before seeing it here) and its cool to have both cars currently... no surprise here stock vs stock where the hp gain outweighed the lighter G80X (no pun). I like the concept too in theory: you get a drag, quarter run, g pulls, and rollers all built into one race. Thanks for the post. __________________ 2024 BMW M3 CS Frozen Solid White 2023 BMW M8 Coupe Competition Alpine White 2022 Porsche Carrera GTS Coupe Shark Blue 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Suzuka Gray 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Obsidian Black
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downeykp Private First Class 117 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 22 M8 coupe 2019 Colorado ZR2 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Kailua Kona, HI iTrader: (0)	We have one of each here. They are different cars. The 3 is more visceral. It does not have as much insulation so it sounds like a more "in your face" car. Which makes it a great car. The 8 is more refined. Faster than hell in a more subdued package. Both great cars.
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