M3 Opponents

[SuperRice]

Hey All, was just wondering, what are the major opponents of the M3 that you know of? From what I've seen and read most of them are:

Of course, the Camaro SS, that thing is fast! And it's a shame to see an M3 get dusted by one, good battle though.

The toyota Supra. With a giant turbo, and even a touch of Nos, that thing is a monster. That's why we gotta mod our M3's to keep up with these high end imports! heh (RX7, NSX, etc..)

I can't think of anymore right now. Oh, and the CLK.

hah, almost forgot, the S4 too. stock for stock the S4 would probably win, but you never know.

Also, a lot of the time, a race comes down to the owner and the way they shift. In drag battles (most battles on the street), it depends heavily on the shifting speed, accuracy, how fast and how much you let the clutch go, how much tire spin, etc. So sometimes if you hear someone get smoked by another car, think twice! heh =)

[snorlaxtowncar]

Of course, the Camaro SS

WHAT?

Oh, and the CLK.

WHAT????

hah, almost forgot, the S4 too. stock for stock the S4 would probably win, but you never know.

WHAT!!?????????????????????????!??!

the M3 would kill all three of these cars, the M3 convertible beat the CLK55 convertible in a recent car mag, so i am sure the m3 coupe would beat the clk55 coupe, the camaro is, well, a camaro, which is fgast but not as fast as the m3, and then the S4!!!! it would have no chance against the M3!

[M3_Slyder]

Not to sure the M3 is gonna have much trouble keeping up w/ an NSX being has it has more hp & torque.

[SSilver]

I don't wanna come on your board and start stuff but with my own personal experience with M3's (I've only raced 2) I have one both times by a reasonable amount which was at least 3 car lengths each time.

I don't mean to bash the M3 because it is an awesome car and I am looking to purchase one in the next months. Also its like comparing apples and oranges, a camaro will obviously take the M3 on the drag strip and if modded correctly it would take it on the road racing course but stock for stock I think the Camaro would get it on the drag strip and M3 on the raod racing.

my .02$

Collin

[NSX]

Originally posted by snorlaxtowncar

the M3 would kill all three of these cars, the M3 convertible beat the CLK55 convertible in a recent car mag, so i am sure the m3 coupe would beat the clk55 coupe, the camaro is, well, a camaro, which is fgast but not as fast as the m3, and then the S4!!!! it would have no chance against the M3!

hehee...i know what youre talking about...road & track

i think the SLK 32 AMG and C32 AMG are the immedidate competition

[snorlaxtowncar]

i couldn't agree with you more

[ArtemisEntreriR34]

http://www.supercars.net/Comp?source...5-118-207-1471

And it doesnt say on the link but the M3 does the 1/4 in 13.4.

[JCY]

I think you forgot about a Corvette Z06. Those things are nuts!

[|Banchi1O5|]

I dont think the m3 has any real direct opponents other than 'benz. because they both offer cars that no one else in the world can try to match. sure other cars beat them on timing and every once in a while handling, but they will never feel like a bmw

[snorlaxtowncar]

you couldn;t have said it better- that is exactly the situation. cars might be a little faster sometimes, or even all the time, et they do not have that special feel of a mercedes or BMW, and they do not have their chick attracting power . would you rather have a girl that comes to you for having an american musclecar, or one that comes to you for european luxury? (supposing you want these gold diggers at all)

[crayzayjay]

Theres no closer rival than the 996 C2

[VINNIE_MINI]

I did beat last week 3 times a porche 996 s4 at a red light start, and the mercedes amg can't beat me at the red lights from o-60 mph, no way, the european cars that are faster than mine are, ; porche turbo, ferrari manarello, and mayby a few other super sportscars ??? but all the others.....:finger:

it's the best car i ever got, sssssuuuuuuppppppeeeeeeeerrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!

[crayzayjay]

With equal drivers, any 911 of the current line-up should beat an M3

[Pennzoil GT-R]

you cant ever compare a car like the M3 to any of those American heaps of shit. Not meanin to put down American cars in any way, but America just cant build a car like the Germans can. Only competition in the same category is the C32 AMG. And straight line speed is the least important measure of speed, handling is where its alll at. And in that department my friends, the M3 has all but the best beaten

[VINNIE_MINI]

Originally posted by crayzayjay
With equal drivers, any 911 of the current line-up should beat an M3

no way, let them all com, exept the turbo and the gt3, no problem to beat them!!