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Guys, how can the BMW 330 CI COUPE do a 1/4 mile with 120 rwkws in 14.4 seconds?
This thing is a six cylinder...why cant a ford six match this thing ,even though they generally get to a biiger level of power? In auto form they weigh 1600kgs?What is it that sets them apart ? http://guildhouse.net/BMW330Ci/
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Cos they are better!
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Why? What do these have over other cars?
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Probably better aerodynamics/gearing/ ability to get power to the ground/more revs and more torque. Better trans and diff etc etc.
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Torque?
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torque and power CURVE
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Also at the bottom:
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I am sure ford could match it - better tuning, more technology, redesigned engine geometry, better drivetrain and suspension.... but how much do you want to pay for 6pak falcon?
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No way a stock 330 would do a 14.4
Whats an M3 do ?
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Here we go.
M3 252kw 3.2ltr 1/4 mile: 14.2
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I'd say it would be in the paramaters of the ECU, a touch more agressive and the Falcons could be ALOT faster
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read this article in full to see why BMW can kick so much ****. dont expect to see this stuff in the Falcon for at least 10-15 years.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=9266 |
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thats amazing technology!! Funny how big power doesnt always equate to better performance
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PFFFT bmw, i'm over them.
wheels: 330 ci coupe 1490kg 170kw/300tq 14.8 sec quarter $96,300 manual 330 ci coupe 1530kg 170kw/300tq 15.6 sec quarter $98,900 Auto Motor: 330ci coupe 1490kg 170kw/300tq 0-100 in 6.64, 14.77 sec quarter $96,300 manual Take 200 odd kg out of a falcon and spend another $60,000 on it and see how it goes!
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My car $10,000. face on BMW's owner when I kick his **** priceless!
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There is no doubt our fords scrub up really well with a few mods but I suppose this is the difference between a 100,000 dollar car and 14,000 like mine.But with another 10,000 on the six and it will be renamed ..the flash!~!!!
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I could make a 120Y go real fast with $60k in mods, that's not what BMW's models are about. No one has mentioned handling, nor quality, nor safety... the list goes on forever. The price we pay for these cars compared to the Germans is sky high but they are still somewhat justifiable for what they are.
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True.Like the self leveling headlights which angle automatically to light the way.
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fine take $10G add a role cage and up the suspension and handling and spend $50 on go fast.
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FULL stats here if anyone is interested. (U.S 06 model which is released in 05 for those who dont know).
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=3 |
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This thread is about a stock 330 Ci doing 14.4sec down the 1/4
I say, no way it could. The only car that could do those times in the 3 series is the M3 On a side note: Even BMW have engine issues: http://members.roadfly.com/jason/m3engines.htm
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The best a E46 M3 would do is a flat 14 maybe a high 13.
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i thought i read in a mag too that the m3's done low 13's
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I don't know what the current model M3 does, I am refering to the older M3. The same era as the 330 in the first post.
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Look at the temp he raced it in, 0 degrees, the would easily shave a few tenths over racing at 25degrees+ temps that we are used to.
And he also didnt do it at a genuine 1/4mile track.
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