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Re: coupe weight? (archive)
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Posted by yeros on March 27, 2002 at 18:05:50:

In Reply to: coupe weight? posted by jeff muzzin on March 27, 2002 at 02:49:40:

I won't be surprised if a 3.5L, 2900lbs (may be even lighter, NO bumpers) car should easily out run a E36 M3.
Assuming the 3.5L has carbs, old style distributor, flat pistons (Old Euro style) and for MO or added horsepower, through in a hot cam......
But I don't think 3.5L E9 will out-handle E36 M3 and lets not forget the "switch" like brakes. So I think its all relative......

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