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Re: Car and Driver 50-70 top gear test (archive)
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Posted by fast_black_m3 on November 27, 2000 at 00:23:11:

In Reply to: Re: Car and Driver 50-70 top gear test posted by Phil on November 27, 2000 at 00:04:21:

C&D measured result was for a 95 M3, so the engine difference is not the issue. 96+ cars do the same in 7.1 seconds.



If your 95 M3 is stock, you have the same horsepower as the 3.2 engine, but LESS low end torque which at 50 in 5th gear would be noticeable, plus I am pretty sure 95's have taller gearing in the differential(rear end)than later models, i.e. 96 and later.


All,

C lists 50-70 in top gear as 7.3 seconds. Does anyone know how this time is measured?


I measured my car's (95 M3) 50-70 mph in 5th gear by letting the car idle down to 50 mph in 5th, then flooring the gas pedal and I got 9.2 seconds.

The funny part is that my car dynoed at 214 rear wheel HP two months ago, so I know it is working fine.

Am I doing this test the wrong way?

Can someone else tests their the same way and email me or post the results?

Thanks





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