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Nicely done BMW. We can say all we want, MT X DCT, not enough long straights, etc. The M2 can keep up with 150 hp difference. Just imagine all equal (including tires size) and a GT 350 limited to 370HP, the M2 would annihilate the GT350.
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My only reasoning I can think of for the power delivery is bmw looking at mustang drivers and thinking we cannot let our cars crash into people at car meets
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Im no M2 and at lime Rock managed to pass the Mustang too. Both me and driver were in intermediate class for HPDE....This is no surprise.
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Really like this presenter. The language he uses to describe how the cars drive is great. Too often in reviews, you don't get a good description of the chassis and how it reacts. Too much focus on numbers.
It sounds like the M2 is probably the more rewarding car to drive, but the GT350 offers an overall experience that is hard to pass up. It comes down to an individual's preferences, but I appreciate someone else's preference when they can explain how they reached their conclusion. Respect
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You can't sell this car in Europe due to big taxes for engines with CC larger than 3000. On the other hand I'm just thinking how good the M2 CS will be |
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As for as the DCT vs 6MT argument, I agree as we all know DCT will always have the advantage over a traditional 6MT. But for whatever it's worth, on this short track, it's not going to make that much of a difference for the GT350. You can basically drive the entire track comfortably in 3rd. During the hot laps, with the exception of corner 6, most of the lap was done in 3rd with not a lot of shifting. I'm going to guess if the GT350 had some sort of a DCT, it would gain 2 tenths at most in a very short track. It was definitely not the transmission that costed the GT350 the win. I love the GT350 and would pick it over my M2 as a track toy, but its weight is a problem at a slow track like TMP. |
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I love both cars and what they stand for in today's offerings. A very cool and surprising result as the M2 did better around the track. I'd own either car but the GT350 that fit n finish thooooo. Door to fender looks real crisp Yikes!
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http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1162951 As far as holding boost in-between shifts, that's what the anti-lag / over run does, albeit obviously DCT no-lift-shifts hold boost better, that isn't up for debate. |
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After 5 seconds at WOT you get overboost... when accelerating the next time for not so long.. it feels like there is no power. Agree on the F8x cars and the soft controls. Soft clutch.. mushy slick gearbox, steering feel artificial etc. |
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Not sure about the on track test. The GT350 is faster than an M4 and isn't an M4 faster around a track than an M2?
How does the M2 compare to an E92 M3? A stock base 2016 Mustang GT is faster than a E90 M3 DCT on the same tires: http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...ustang-GT.aspx |
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