Top Gear: BMW 1M vs RS3

burn_sky · 06-16-2011, 05:16 AM

Top Gear comparo

BMW86 · 06-16-2011, 05:58 AM

Brilliant review!

Dackelone · 06-16-2011, 06:04 AM

So... IF the 1M can jump higher doesn't that mean it is faster thru the curves?

BMW86 · 06-16-2011, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

So... IF the 1M can jump higher doesn't that mean it is faster thru the curves?

I also Lol'd at that picture. The 1M sure looks good flying.

JHOOPS2 · 06-16-2011, 07:33 AM

That is actually probably the best review yet. I don't mean as in best = positive, but best meaning thorough.

-Jeff

MDORPHN · 06-16-2011, 08:01 AM

Great read to start the day.

Thanks!

Neil

EmmDrei · 06-16-2011, 09:08 AM

This is really the first review of the 1M I have read that actually captures the spirit of the car on paper. You honestly don't care when you're in it if anything else is faster. You're too busy having fun. And that's what the 1M is all about! Great read, thanks for sharing!

Hotrod99 · 06-16-2011, 09:24 AM

Great Review - the RS3 does seem like a serious piece of kit though.
Shame Audi didnt invest any money in the looks dept! RS cars always need some 'beef'....!

ES BMW · 06-16-2011, 10:01 AM

'My car can jump higher than yours' is a whole new comparison. I wonder when Car & Driver will adopt this new standard?

desertfox73 · 06-16-2011, 10:50 AM

The BMW reminds me of this...white mirrors for ears and all...

Great article. Thanks for sharing.

ND40oz · 06-16-2011, 11:03 AM

Yeah, got the mag a few days ago, I wish it said what track they tested them at, unless I'm missing it somewhere.

!mspinster · 06-16-2011, 11:07 AM

Great read.... I wish American auto mags were this classy. Anyone know who wrote it?

Redadair · 06-16-2011, 11:16 AM

Great read, captures my feelings about the 1M over the M3, Boss 302 and other cars as well. Exactly why I put money down on my 1M last year obviously without seeing or driving one.

ND40oz · 06-16-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by !mspinster

Great read.... I wish American auto mags were this classy. Anyone know who wrote it?

Ollie Marriage

M3Power79 · 06-16-2011, 01:58 PM

Again a proof that Audi chips there presscars. O-60 in 3.8 sec.

It has the same power, more weight , no way only the DSG and the 4WD can be reponsible for that difference....
Well done Audi

Hotrod99 · 06-16-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Power79

Again a proof that Audi chips there presscars. O-60 in 3.8 sec.

It has the same power, more weight , no way only the DSG and the 4WD can be reponsible for that difference....
Well done Audi

Could well be, and moreso why does the TTRS not match these figures when this car uses the same transmission, engine and if anything, less weight?!!!

Autocar claimed the TTRS DSG achieved 4.2 secs so god knows how they achieved 3.8!

Nonetheless if these figures are true then that's impressive work from Audi. Hats off regardless as it sets a new bench mark in hot hatch performance.

Wolf · 06-16-2011, 04:06 PM

^^ Car and driver said TTRS DSG had 3.6 sec 0-60

Denso · 06-16-2011, 04:16 PM

Really liked this review, now get it on the TG track and lets see the lap time with Big Jezza in the 1M and Hammond in the RS3

numba1guju · 06-16-2011, 04:21 PM

audi and their numbers...

Pinta · 06-16-2011, 04:27 PM

1M quicker around the track!

Diver · 06-16-2011, 04:35 PM

Sub 4 second 0-60, yikes. Might have something to do with 4 wheel drive and a launch that will ruin the transmission pretty quick.

gN · 06-16-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by desertfox73

The BMW reminds me of this...white mirrors for ears and all...

Great article. Thanks for sharing.

Lol i thought it was a pic of my dog, I got exactly the same one.

Thanks for sharing the article.

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MDORPHN Colonel 305 Rep 2,898 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0)	Great read to start the day. Thanks! Neil
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EmmDrei Lieutenant 27 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2011 Saphire Black 1M Coupé Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 300km to the Nordschleife iTrader: (0)	This is really the first review of the 1M I have read that actually captures the spirit of the car on paper. You honestly don't care when you're in it if anything else is faster. You're too busy having fun. And that's what the 1M is all about! Great read, thanks for sharing! __________________ The best piece of road - worldwide.
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Hotrod99 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 201 Posts Drives: E30 M3, 1M, Join Date: May 2011 Location: Middlesex, UK iTrader: (0)	Great Review - the RS3 does seem like a serious piece of kit though. Shame Audi didnt invest any money in the looks dept! RS cars always need some 'beef'....!
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ES BMW Captain 74 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	'My car can jump higher than yours' is a whole new comparison. I wonder when Car & Driver will adopt this new standard? __________________ '12 E92 M3 \| 6MT \| ZCP
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desertfox73 Banned 678 Rep 1,020 Posts Drives: 2018 F83 / 2018 F85 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nashville, Tennessee iTrader: (0)	The BMW reminds me of this...white mirrors for ears and all... Great article. Thanks for sharing.
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ND40oz Major 412 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver/Frankfurt iTrader: (0)	Yeah, got the mag a few days ago, I wish it said what track they tested them at, unless I'm missing it somewhere. __________________ 21 BMW X5 xDrive40i 20 BMW M2 CS 19 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 6MT
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Redadair Major 115 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: 2011 1M #293 - 88 E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray iTrader: (0)	Great read, captures my feelings about the 1M over the M3, Boss 302 and other cars as well. Exactly why I put money down on my 1M last year obviously without seeing or driving one. __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 88 E30 M3 100% OEM 73K Miles 02 E39 M5 Le Mans Blue 50K Miles 06 E46 M3 ZCP 58K Miles
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M3Power79 Lieutenant 32 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 1M sold - M4 MW DKG ordered Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Again a proof that Audi chips there presscars. O-60 in 3.8 sec. It has the same power, more weight , no way only the DSG and the 4WD can be reponsible for that difference.... Well done Audi __________________ "... on the smiles-per-mile charts, the 1-series M coupe can't be beat. It is a challenging piece, a triple-X-rated driver's machine for semi-professionals. Its handling balance provides an open invitation to indulge in latent oversteer, and provides an opportunity to separate the men from the boys. It is an absolute hoot on the track and an addictive plaything on your favorite twisty back road. "
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Denso Lieutenant Colonel 727 Rep 1,528 Posts Drives: e46M3 Ruby, Porsche Cayman GT4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sailing the petrol lake iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Really liked this review, now get it on the TG track and lets see the lap time with Big Jezza in the 1M and Hammond in the RS3
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Pinta Private 9 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Wales iTrader: (0)	1M quicker around the track!
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Diver Brigadier General 507 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Sub 4 second 0-60, yikes. Might have something to do with 4 wheel drive and a launch that will ruin the transmission pretty quick. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
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