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Originally Posted by Ragged Edge
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Originally Posted by Smooth 330i
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Originally Posted by tastes jigga
Perhaps they intentionally added the weight, so they can create the M2 CSL and claim a few hundred pound weight savings.
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combine that with detune and you start to realize they put shackles on it not to step all over m3 ... this car should have been lighter than og m2 if it is labeled "competition" |
Hehe... just to get your knickers in a twist. 
Not much chance of competing with the M3 on track... the wheel base is similar (4.7 inches in it), with the M3/4 being less twitchy.
M3/4 is 80lbs lighter and almost 200lbs lighter than M2C.
Not to mention the optional CCBs or Titanium exhaust.
The heavier M2 with slightly shorter wheelbase puts more weight on the rear during initial acceleration from stand still.
Size is practically the same.... but the M3 is lighter.
M3 vs M2 (BMW USA)
Wheel base, length, width, height
M3: 110.7, 184.6, 73.9, 56.1
M2: 106.0, 176.2, 73.0, 55.5
Curb weight (bmw)
M3: 3575lbs
M2: 3655, (competition +55kg)
Acceleration
M3:
4.1sec manual transmission.
3.9sec dct transmission.
M2:
4.0sec manual transmission.
4.2sec automatic transmission.
(M2&M3 same gear ratios: 4.11, 2.32 manual)
Power:
M3: 425hp, 406ft/lbs
M2C: 405hp, 406ft/lbs
Top speed (both limited):
M3: 155mph
M2: 150mph
https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/m-mo...fications.html
https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/m-mo...fications.html
Having said all that, I LOVE the M2.
Great car for the price. |
it's not that simple
show specific track with sector speeds for both cars, with the same conditions, tires, brakes, similar skill drivers etc.
compare them on short technical and high speed track.
complete 10 laps