[QUOTE=RichardGM4;31073560]
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Originally Posted by irablumberg
I'm a bit confused by this 'ring result for the CS. Specifically, with the same driver, the M3 CS (with Cup 2 tires) was only 2 seconds faster than a regular M4 Comp xDrive with street tires (PS4S presumably). Assuming the Cup 2 tires are good for at least a second or 2 on the 'ring, why would a regular M4 xDrive have the same performance as the M3 CS which is both lighter and has at least 20 more HP?
This is in rather stark contrast to the performance of the M4 CSL which is a full 10 seconds fast than the M3 CS (and in this case, both cars were using Cup 2 tires). Of course, the M4 CSL is a few hundred pounds lighter, but has the same HP.
Any thoughts?
I’ve just traded in a 2022 G82 M4CX thati owned for 2+ years for a G80 M3 CS and I can confirm the the CS is way quicker than the M4CX - no doubt about that - so a second doesn’t seem enough of a difference to me
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I have no doubt that the CS would be quicker in a straight line due to the lower weight and higher HP. My concern was that the CS is also supposed to have a better tuned suspension and for cars with comparable power to weight specs, handling makes a big difference for 'ring times. Thus, I was expecting the CS to improve on M4 Cx times substantially more than was demonstrated in this test.