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      10-08-2012, 11:31 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Dave07997S View Post
So basically, performance wise it will be almost the same with a slight edge to the F80/82. It (F80/82) will probably launch better with all that low end torque...
I think you may have misread the post. I actually figured many would. I probably should have changed the order of the lists around...

Anyway the top group of numbers was a very early prediction I made for the new M3/4 based on hypothetical numbers of 3590 lb and 450 hp. I explained how I got to the weight number in the post. The second group of numbers is based on the updated rumor posted here with a bit of "editorial freedom" on the weight - 3475 lb and 420 hp/395 ft lb torque.

In short we would have been a bit better off with the heavier car and more power, at least from the perspective of a straight line contest. Very likely such a car would also be faster on just about any track.

Both variations best the existing E9X, but not enormously so.
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