Why you really want an M3...

imported_MPower · 02-28-2008, 05:12 PM

Edmunds just posted their full review of the M3 on the website. Not much we haven't already heard (and their acceleration numbers were slow compared to most others) except for their handling numbers. Here's a few: Slalom (mph): 73.3; Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.95

Also 60 - 0 (ft): 100

But the most interesting bit:

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Originally Posted by Edmunds

Handling Comments: One of the fastest production cars we've tested through the slalom. Very easy to maintain control at the limit. Steering delivers excellent feel and response for the inputs given. The ratio, assist and feedback are all spot-on. Easy to maintain control on the skid pad once oversteer is induced. One notable exception is the activation of the electronic differntial as it can kick in abruptly if you're not used to controlling an oversteer situation.

Braking Comments: Shortest 60-0-mph distance we've ever measured. Power is immediate and the overall feel is very intuitive. You don't have to push the pedal very far before you get full power. This makes it good for aggressive braking, but more subtle threshold braking can be difficult.

Read it all here: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=136231

Ya... I want one...

BForbes · 02-28-2008, 05:24 PM

HOLY SMOKES....thank you for feeding my fanboyism M. That is nuts!! 73.3mph!!! Good Lord.

imported_MPower · 02-28-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by onehots2k

That is nuts!! 73.3mph!!! Good Lord.

I was actually surprised to see 73.3 in the test sheet because in the article, they claim 75 mph. For comparative purposes, the 911 GT3 got 75.3 mph through the slalom with its semi-slick tires and a Lotus Exige on similar semi-slick tires got 73.4 mph through the slalom.

BForbes · 02-28-2008, 05:32 PM

You missed the thread on here where everyone was hating on the M3 in favor of the 135i. So funny.

bea///in4jc · 02-28-2008, 05:33 PM

I love the new M!

turbomg · 02-28-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bea///in4jc

I love the new M!

I hate your new sig. I would love it 100% more if it were 50% smaller.

BMWeber · 02-29-2008, 03:00 PM

the duel clutch is now an option on the BMW website

mbell75 · 02-29-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWeber

the dual clutch is now an option on the BMW website

fix'd

and

imported_MPower · 03-01-2008, 09:49 AM

BTW, check that article again. They updated it with a video review.

turbomg · 03-01-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mbell75

fixed

Fixed.

Man, I am really being a dick in this thread.

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