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Re: 0-60 in mid 4s... (archive)
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Posted by Richard Peterson on October 20, 1999 at 20:58:46:

In Reply to: Re: 0-60 in mid 4s... posted by Ray Koch on October 19, 1999 at 11:02:04:

: : I though that the euro m3 with a 320 + hp 3.2 (vs 340 hp 3.4) did 0-60 roughly the same as the US version. I thought that the acceleratio a t high speeds was much better than the US model though. I think that in the best case th new model will weigh the same as the E36 version if not more. Mid 4s seems unlikely. Can you give more information?

: : Stan
:
: You're right in that the Euro M3 is much better at high speeds (over 100mph) than the US M3. As for 0-60 times, the Euro has about a 0.3 sec advantage. Geared differently, I think you can sacrifice some of that top end for better low end acceleration. I agree that mid-4s is pretty optimistic (although I would love it) so I would put it 4.7-5.1 interval.

Also keep in mind that it will a 6 speed, which will allow shorter gear ratios, resulting in quicker acceleration.

Richard

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