Track time comparisons

Moo · 09-14-2011, 10:54 PM

Data from fastestlaps

James T. Kirk · 09-15-2011, 07:08 AM

Overall, veritable equivalents in time, but quite different driving experiences I'm sure.

bmw13 · 09-15-2011, 08:24 AM

I was somewhat bummed when the 1M's Nordschleife lap time was released a few months back when in comparison to e9X M3. It was the only comparison of the two we had to work with. A 10 second difference?!? I thought to myself. That does not say M to me. But as we can see here it was due to the obivous: the M3 simply has more power and the Nordschleife has more straights to use that power on! But when we get to slower, more technical tracks we can see the 1M does have it's advantages with the shorter wheelbase +more torque.

Aside from the car and weather conditions, the driver is also a huge factor in the variables. To really make this a valid/ accurate source, the same driver would have to be used. But I strongly feel unless the same driver was used in all of the posted laps above, this is not a valid source and can not be taken with a grain of salt!

Still definitely interesting though, thanks for sharing!

marcel b · 09-15-2011, 08:28 AM

times are difficult to compare as they are driven on different days, under different circumstances by different drivers. In addition there are several M3 models. E92 manual, E92 DKG, E92 DKG competition. The later test are driven by the latest model (competition) the older are not. The first E92 M3 where also available from the factory with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+...

Moo · 09-15-2011, 01:28 PM

Sure, while this isn't the most accurate comparison, it's the best we've got from a multi-track perspective.

09-14-2011, 10:54 PM	#1
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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	Overall, veritable equivalents in time, but quite different driving experiences I'm sure. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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09-15-2011, 08:24 AM	#3
bmw13 Captain 103 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 1M - GIAC:S2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	I was somewhat bummed when the 1M's Nordschleife lap time was released a few months back when in comparison to e9X M3. It was the only comparison of the two we had to work with. A 10 second difference?!? I thought to myself. That does not say M to me. But as we can see here it was due to the obivous: the M3 simply has more power and the Nordschleife has more straights to use that power on! But when we get to slower, more technical tracks we can see the 1M does have it's advantages with the shorter wheelbase +more torque. Aside from the car and weather conditions, the driver is also a huge factor in the variables. To really make this a valid/ accurate source, the same driver would have to be used. But I strongly feel unless the same driver was used in all of the posted laps above, this is not a valid source and can not be taken with a grain of salt! Still definitely interesting though, thanks for sharing! __________________ Follow my car/ life via Instagram @rdauito 2011 E82 1M #215 of 740 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877009
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marcel b Lieutenant Colonel 132 Rep 1,898 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	times are difficult to compare as they are driven on different days, under different circumstances by different drivers. In addition there are several M3 models. E92 manual, E92 DKG, E92 DKG competition. The later test are driven by the latest model (competition) the older are not. The first E92 M3 where also available from the factory with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+...
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Moo Gold Member 162 Rep 512 Posts Drives: PSYWGN Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Studio 69 iTrader: (0)	Sure, while this isn't the most accurate comparison, it's the best we've got from a multi-track perspective.
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