I'd like to believe it too, but (more) (archive)

according to BMW data the Z8's 0-62 mph is 4.7 s.(Automobile, May 2000 issue), additionally it has 400 bhp (70 more than M3), 369 lb-ft of torque (100 more than M3) and weighs about the same at 3495lb. Granted there are other factors, such as tires, and gearing but track conditions and driver ability should be a wash since the times are both (allegedly) BMW provided. Like I say I hope 4.7 is correct but I'll be skeptical until I see an official source or better yet, test it myself---that I'm looking forward to.

: : : I was browsing around bmwusa.com for fun, and I ran into a section on the M3, by changing the url wherever it said M5 (http://www.bmwusa.com/m/m3/m3.html), however it seems to be offline, and no longer accessible, however I saved the data (obviously), and here's what I found. They could be making this new site available soon, since they've been adding a bunch of stuff lately, and the final options list seems to be circulating already.

: : : Model: 2001 BMW M3
: : : Base Price: $46,400
: : : plus $570 handling and destination ($46,970)

: : : Engine Type: 24 Valve Inline-6
: : : Displacement: 3245 cc / 198.0 cu in
: : : Power: 337.9 bhp @ 7900 rpm
: : : Torque: 269.2 ft lbs @ 4900 rpm
: : : Redline: 8,200 RPM
: : : Transmission: 6-Speed
: : : 0-60: 4.7
: : : Top Speed: 155 MPH (Electronically Limited)

: : : Curb Weight: 3,384 lbs
: : : Length: 4492 mm / 176.9 in
: : : Width: 1780 mm / 70.1 in
: : : Height: 1372 mm / 54.0 in

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