M3 vs. X5M

[LeMansX5]

[brian5]

Wasn't the X5M in the lead anyway?

I would definitely rather have been a passenger in the M3...

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by brian5

Wasn't the X5M in the lead anyway?

I would definitely rather have been a passenger in the M3...

Yes. X5 M is better than M3, but M3 handling is better due to lower CG. I have been on track with both M3 coupe and X5 M back to back. M3 can't beat X5 M on some race tracks.

This is teaser video. Full video to come shortly.

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Yes. X5 M is better than M3, but M3 handling is better due to lower CG. I have been on track with both M3 coupe and X5 M back to back. M3 can't beat X5 M.

I know you are a very reliable source, but I still just don't see how that's possible. Was the X5 cutting all the corners and throwing a bunch of gravel onto the track like it was in the video?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by FSETH

Was the X5 cutting all the corners and throwing a bunch of gravel onto the track like it was in the video?

lol. No, just driving as usual on track. I was at BMW performance driving school on a track(not BMW's PC track). This is where BMW tells drivers to hammer down the car. They had Performance driving school instructors there. The two instructors I talked to said that M3 can't beat X5 M. Maybe M3 can beat X5 M on some other track. I was surprised too, as I know the Nurburgring lap times for M3 and it is good 19 sec ahead of X6 M.

Will wait and see what BMW shows in the final release of the video.

Another member from here was also there.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...3-vs-e70.html?

[LeMansX5]

Video Find: 2012 BMW M3 Gets Corkscrewed by X5 M - WOT on Motor Trend

[ECS Tuning]

That's just the tease I can't wait for the full video!

[4.6is Ryder]

Man please....in a straight line yes.....on a track C'mon man. That laws of physics are totally against the X. High center of gravity and way too much weight. The video will turn out anyway BMW wants it to. I hope to see one on the track one day so we can get some "real world" results..................Phil

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by 4.6is Ryder

Man please....in a straight line yes.....on a track C'mon man. That laws of physics are totally against the X. High center of gravity and way too much weight. The video will turn out anyway BMW wants it to. I hope to see one on the track one day so we can get some "real world" results..................Phil

I am hoping BMW will show M3 winning as this gen M3 is nearing its end and I have heard that BMW may release another special edition E92 M3 as a good bye.
BMW will do a country wide M drive on track with new M5 and M6 later half of this year. They will have 2013 X5 M and X6 M there too as pace cars and probably M3 as well. Event is usually by invitation only. So if you have an M car or BMWFS customer, you may get an invitation.

[4.6is Ryder]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

I am hoping BMW will show M3 winning as this gen M3 is nearing its end and I have heard that BMW may release another special edition E92 M3 as a good bye.
BMW will do a country wide M drive on track with new M5 and M6 later half of this year. They will have 2013 X5 M and X6 M there too as pace cars and probably M3 as well. Event is usually by invitation only. So if you have an M car or BMWFS customer, you may get an invitation.

Well I'll be waiting for my invite to the party. The limited edition cars we get in the US are boring. What BMW needs to do is release the GTS in the US . Want to talk about limited edition, that would be the ultimate E92 prize...............Phil