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Originally Posted by bm323
hi, why is the 335i "faster" than a M3?
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The engine in the M3 is fairly high-strung. Redline is 8400 RPMs; max torque is relatively low (295 lb-ft) and fairly high up in the rev band (3900 RPMs). Max power (414 HP) is at 8300 RPMs.
Down low, there's much less torque than the N54 3-liter turbo. From a standing start and at most around-town speeds, the M3 doesn't get to the rev range where you get max power and torque unless you really push it. Which is a lot of fun
but you do need to put your foot into it to access the fun.
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2014 F10 M5
Previously...
Threes: '08 E90 M3, '07 E92 335i,
Fives: '11 F10 550i, '02 E39 M5, '00 E39 540i/6, '97 E39 528i, '92 E34 525i
Others: VW, MBz, Peugeot, Toyota, Olds