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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive
Then how can the Bentley Contential GT, which weighs 5,300 pounds, get up to 0-60 in 4.7 seconds with only 550HP? Your calculation just doesn't make sense to me and I'd like to see some real info to back it up. I don't believe for a second that there isn't a 3,500 pound car out there that has less than 450HP and can make it to 60 in less than 4 seconds.
I should also mention, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 weighs 4820 pounds, has 425HP, just like what's projected for the new M3, and gets to 60MPH in 4.9 seconds. BMW will never let their flagship M car only get to 60MPH less than half a second faster than an SUV. The M3 is about 10 times more aerodynamic and weighs 1,300 pounds less! If the M3 comes in any slower than 4.3 seconds (rated by BMW) for the 0-60 run I will be both upset and confused. And if it is rated at 4.3 by BMW, you know it's going to be at least .3 seconds faster, and probably even 3.9.  |
Three words. ALL WHEEL DRIVE. The new M3 will not run 60 under 4 stock. Period. End of subject.
-Adam