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Old 10-22-2003, 05:53 PM
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1995 M3 Comparison?
Does anyone know what kind of numbers a '95 M3 puts down? I tried searching the web, but all I came up with is stuff for the European model.

Just curious how it stacks up to my '03 6spd. OBVIOUSLY it's going to handle like a dream... but how's the power compare?

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Old 10-22-2003, 05:58 PM
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They should do 0-60 in about 6 seconds flat (give or take) and the 1/4 in mid 14's @ 95-97 mph. Quick cars
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Old 10-22-2003, 06:11 PM
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from BMW World:

The E36 M3 for North America was first produced as a 1995 model with the S50 US B30 engine. Horsepower output is 240 at 6,000 rpm, while the torque peak of 236 lbs/ft occurs at 3,800 rpm. The car can go from 0 to 60 in 5.9 seconds, with a quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds at 98 miles per hour.
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Old 10-22-2003, 06:41 PM
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More than a match for 4th/5th Gen Maximas...
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Old 10-22-2003, 08:26 PM
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More than a match for 4th/5th Gen Maximas...
Good match for 02/03 more than for 95-01's stock that is.
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Old 10-22-2003, 08:36 PM
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ya it'd be an excellent match for the 02/03's. on the straits at least
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Old 10-22-2003, 10:50 PM
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I can hang but slowly lose it to my friends 96 M3. I pretty sure a 2k2 or 2k3 can hold its own.
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Old 10-22-2003, 11:14 PM
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i raned the older m3 when i had my 2k2 gxe and i beat if off the line up to 120 then it started catchin up to 130 and we stopped
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Old 10-22-2003, 11:19 PM
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Those M3s are high revers. If the driver is good enough to drive the car properly, any pre-2002 maxima is toast unless heavily modded
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Old 10-23-2003, 07:52 AM
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The 95's seem to have a bit less torque than it's predacessors (3.2's), but make sure he is not chipped or he will burn you....OBD I baby.....throw a european MAF on that thing and watch out!.......Just a heads up..........You should be able to see it thru the front grill/ brake cooling duct if he has one. Peace_
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Old 10-23-2003, 09:10 AM
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I ran two different E36 M3 coupes (5 speed) on the same stretch of Route 1 - Edison NJ with similar results: Fully hung with them through their 1st & 2nd gear but got pulled on in their 3rd gear. Caveat: My 2K2 is an automatic; I can only speculate how good a well driven 6sp could do against it.

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Old 10-23-2003, 11:01 AM
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my brothers 1997 m3 hit o-60 in 5.4 seconds and a quarter at mid 14s. very quick
 
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Old 10-23-2003, 12:02 PM
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1995 M3 0-60 6.2 1/4 14.6

Obtained from www.car-stats.com
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My brother has a 1997 M3 5 speed with ECIS intake, Koni/GC, and AAW clutch/flywheel. It's faster than any Maxima I have driven. IMO it would take F/I in a Maxi to take his car out.
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Old 10-23-2003, 05:24 PM
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I used to own a 95 M3. I actually raced a 2K2 Max with it. I did own the Max but I was impressed with the way it hung on. That is why I own a Max now. I do miss the bimmer though.
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Old 10-23-2003, 05:33 PM
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Go to www.car-stats.com for all your 0-60 times and so on. Good web site.

http://car-stats.com/stats/showstats...tsgivenid.aspx
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Old 10-23-2003, 06:05 PM
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Here's a snippet from Car and Driver (July 1994)

0-60: 5.6 seconds
0-100: 14.9 seconds
1/4 mile: 14.3 sec @ 98 mph
Top speed: 137mph (GOVERNED)
handling: .86g
70-0 braking: 158ft

For that time (1994), it was pretty impressive.
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