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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln
Doing the loosest of loose comparisons. The Alpina B3 (340i), which has been modified to 462hp and 516tq, so, a modified M340, versus the stock M4 xDrive bests the B3 by over 25 seconds on the ring. Both cars driven by the same driver.
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That’s crazy. Tires or temps make up some of that delta, or the tuning of the B58 trumps the S58? Btw original discussion was M4 manual v M340i - the differences were explained in my previous post, but I’ll make a couple points since I’ve had the x drive comp and the manual and the Z4M40 with the B58-
1) the b58 is a great engine (responsive, quick to spool up) and with some suspension mods that car must be very quick - my Z4 certainly was. I bet it would give my manual M3 a run for its money at least below 80 mph. I would imagine the brakes are also a limitation on the M340 without an upgrade - and the cooling, etc. if tracking.
2) M3 manual - car is on rails. There is obviously a suboptimal gear ratio compared to the ZF8 auto, but it’s such an enjoyable car. Not all about going faster on public roads - more time to enjoy each gear.
3) M3 comp x - I was getting 3.0s to 60 and car was unbelievably fast.