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can anyone provide test figures from the same mag?

996 C2 01 Vs M3 E46

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stock to stock, the 911 is better suited for track use (better suspension and brakes)

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if its a matter of buying a used C2 versus a new M3, i'd go for the M3 every time, not only because i dont buy used cars, but because its a better value

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can anyone provide test figures from the same mag?

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stock to stock, the 911 is better suited for track use (better suspension and brakes)

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if its a matter of buying a used C2 versus a new M3, i'd go for the M3 every time, not only because i dont buy used cars, but because its a better value

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

hi all, which one is quicker? can anyone provide test figures from the same mag? thanks....

POST 2Original post

I don't have exact numbers but they about the same with standard transmission. The 3.6 is quicker than a M3.

POST 3Original post

According to www.track-challenge.com . The 911 is 5 secs per lap faster than the BMW on Nuerbergring. The 911 is 1.7 secs per lap faster than the BMW on Hockenheim. See their site for more details... Roy

POST 4Original post

911 should beat the M3 on the track with a driver that knows how to drive 911s with it's tricky rear engine setup... but M3 is easier to drive and quicker in acceleration 0-60, and with more aggressive gearing and higher hp (333 vs 310?). 911 is a better track car, M3 is slightly quicker in acceleration due. But the difference is all driver.

POST 5Original post

I still think the m3 is a sedan, not a sports car, a sporty sedan maybe. I'd never trade my C4S for ANY bmw. JMO, don't bother flaming me, everybodies entitled to one.

POST 6Original post

Some of my dream cars: M3 M5 M6 SL from Mercedes 911 Modena Lambo and others.

POST 8Original post

Wrong it's a COUPE. But if you mean it's not a real sports car, yes, you are right. 911s are real sports cars (except 911TT which is a GT). M3s are GTs.

POST 9Original post

996 is a wee bit faster in the straights and definitely a better car at the track. Performance numbers are pretty much the same. The M3 feels heavier since it is heavier and the driving feel/feedback is much better in the 996 '01. The sound of the engine. can't beat that boxer engine sound at low speeds. Whirrrrr like a jet engine.

POST 11Original post

Buy my M3 and try it out. I always say that experience is the best teacher...

POST 12Original post

modern 'lower' 911s are dilluted to GT cars it may have a longer lineage than the M3, but it is still soft compared to the GT3/Turbo/etc. the M3 has an awesome transmission (SMG), auto, sequential manual, flawless transition and lightning shifts. launch contorl is very trick. only thing the early C2s have over the M3 is steering feel and mabye lighter the M3 has better backseats, bigger trunk thats actually usable, brakes, etc are very comparable. comes down to personal preference. if its a matter of buying a used C2 versus a new M3, i'd go for the M3 every time, not only because i dont buy used cars, but because its a better value not to meniton free maintinnence for 5years on the M3

POST 13Original post

We have both here with basic mods. Side by side they are pretty much DEAD ON EVEN till about 100mph...

POST 14Original post

No. It's some of my dream cars. I don't have any of these. I just own a 944. But I would to say with this list that for me, M3 and 911 are dream cars. They both have power, steering...

POST 16Original post

btw, here's an old thread a race between 996 and an M3... https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/25580-race-with-m3-speeding-arrest-question.html

POST 17Original post

From Autocar Magazine in the UK: Figures for M3 / C2 3.4 / C2 3.6 Weight (Kg) 1577 / 1320 / 1345 0-60 4.8 / 4.6 / 4.6 0-100 11.5 / 10.5 / 10.1 30-70 Thro' Gears 4.1 / 3.8 / 3.7 50-70 in top 7.7 / 7.1 / 6.8 V Max (Banked Circuit) 155 (Limited) / 173 / 173 60-0 (Brake Test) 2.6 / 2.7 / 2.7

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POST 19Original post

And after the 100Mph, who�s the fastest? J.Seven

POST 20Original post

stock for stock, or modded? stock to stock, the 911 is better suited for track use (better suspension and brakes) modded, the best bang for the buck goes to the m3... in the end, it depends on who's driving.. they are very close to one another.. but the m3 is built to forgive drivers when they run out of talent... the 911 takes a much more skilled driver to go fast...

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