BMW M3 Generations in Drag Race: Which Is Fastest?

We probably wouldn’t be exaggerating if we said that BMW’s most well-known series is the M. There are six different BMW models in the M series: E30, E36, E46, E92, F80 and G80. There are big differences between these models, both in terms of design and performance. For example, the E30 M3 has a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine and 200 horsepower, while the G80 M3 has a 3-liter biturbo inline 6-cylinder engine with 510 horsepower.

So which of these vehicles is the fastest? To find the answer to this question, the video runs three different tests: drag race, dock race and brake test. Based on the results of these tests, which model will perform the best?

Surprise Result in Drag Race

Drag racing is one of the most widely used tests to measure the acceleration ability of vehicles. In this test, the vehicles move at the same time and try to complete the quarter-mile distance in the shortest time. According to the video, the result of the drag race is as follows:

1. G80 M3: 11.9 seconds
2. F80 M3: 12.1 seconds
3. E92 M3: 13.1 seconds
4. E46 M3: 13.5 seconds
5. E36 M3: 14.7 seconds
6. E30 M3: 15.8 seconds

As you can see, the newest model, the G80 M3, wins the drag race, and the oldest model, the E30 M3, comes in last. However, there is only a 4 second difference between them. This shows how good each generation of the BMW M3 is.

Surprising Winner in Docking Race

The docking race is another test used to measure the reaction times and acceleration abilities of vehicles. In this test, the vehicles are traveling at different speeds and approaching each other. According to the video, the result of the docking race is as follows:

1. F80 M3
2. G80 M3
3. E92 M3
4. E46 M3
5. E36 M3
6. E30 M3

This time, the newest model, the G80 M3, comes in second, and the oldest model, the E30 M3, again comes in last. But surprisingly, the F80 M3 wins this test. This is because the F80 M3 is lighter and has better torque distribution.

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