how much faster is a m3

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   E36 328 against an E30 M3...if it was a standard M3 i think i'd have trouble in a straight line to stay ahead, round bends i think the M3 would clinch it as the E36 is heavier.

Stone island, how does the M3 pull from say 80mph?  My car is quick enough around town and B roads but on the motorway it lacks the big midrange torque of the M3.  If i get it above 100mph it pulls like a train.

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paul325i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 23-January-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 666	Posted: 02-October-2003 at 00:39
	E36 328 against an E30 M3...if it was a standard M3 i think i'd have trouble in a straight line to stay ahead, round bends i think the M3 would clinch it as the E36 is heavier. Stone island, how does the M3 pull from say 80mph? My car is quick enough around town and B roads but on the motorway it lacks the big midrange torque of the M3. If i get it above 100mph it pulls like a train.
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Stone-IslandV8 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015	Posted: 01-October-2003 at 23:27
	E36 328 is a fast car but won't stand up against an M3. 195 bhp vs 286/321bhp. Different drive too. Its the shunt and huge push of the M3 that gets it there stupicly quickly and just keeps on going.
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STEVE328 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Club member, North East Region Joined: 25-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 304	Posted: 01-October-2003 at 22:39
	how does the E36 328 rate in the mix? Surely the E30 M3's 4pot has got to be way lighter than a 2.5 6 cylinder?
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b318isp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 10-October-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2057	Posted: 01-October-2003 at 16:43
	The engine is not much lighter, I think only a couple of kilos. Panels are still steel too?

paul325i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 23-January-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 666	Posted: 01-October-2003 at 16:29
	Why is the E30 M3 heavier than the 325i? Never understood that, thought they had lighter panels, and the engine is lighter, is it extra stiffening within the shell?
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b318isp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 10-October-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2057	Posted: 01-October-2003 at 11:34
	Yes both the E30 M3 and E36 M3 are faster than an E30 325i. They both have a better power to weight ratio and better aerodynamics.

Eamo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450	Posted: 01-October-2003 at 09:09
	We (Irish Section) recently had our first track day. While the fastest cars out there were the e46 M3's and e34 M5's in a straight line, the e30 M3's were all over them going around the corners but didnt have enough power to overtake!

paul325i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 23-January-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 666	Posted: 01-October-2003 at 00:41
	E30 M3 in a straight line is bit faster but it'll whoop you round the bends as they are better balanced. An E36 M3 is just stupidly fast and will kill an E30 325i.
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shafman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 21-March-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 127	Posted: 01-October-2003 at 00:10
	just trying to find out how much faster is a m3 e30 or e36 to a 325i e30,