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Originally Posted by m_bazeepaymon
I really want to know what the picture of the M3 (on the left) and the Carrera, RS4 and C 63 AMG (on the right) is saying
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Here ya go:
BMW M3
What does represent a real sports car? The focus on speed and acceleration? Does it have to be a "bend specialist"? How much agility, spontaneity and reaction does a real sports car driver need? Which level of precision and control can be achieved? That are the questions the development engineers again dealt with referring the new M3. The high-speed engine concept is the right answer to the demand for highest agility referring throttle response. It was clear that this concept would be retained, but furthermore improved by a big leap. This improvement results in a totally new car with new engine, new chassis and a new drivetrain aswell as new styling and interior. And last but not least with a multitude of possibilities for the driver to have his own M3. In short: Just like the predecessors BMW managed it again to take the lead with the totally new vehicle development of the M3.
The Competitors:
Porsche 911 Carrera
The classics among the sports cars. Very sporty designed chassis. Individual settings only when ordering expensive special equipment. Unlike the M3 the 911 is rather a two-seater with little trunk space. This results in a clearly limited road capability.
Audi RS4
Competitor on the same power level, but at a considerably higher weight. Now following BMW with high-speed engine concept. BUT: Superiority of the BMW rear wheel drive compared to the all-wheel drive of the Audi, especially due to the perfect steering of the M3.
Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG
More comfort than sports-car-feeling orientated, the most powerful but not the most agile car of the competitive environment.
Best regards, south