Quote:
Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
Actually 51 lbs; not great but worth mentioning. Weight/power (lbs/hp) is 7.88 sedan vs 7.76 coupe. Coupe also has an advantage in aero (24.65 sf frontal area sedan vs 24.00 sf coupe).
|
Thanks for that. I thought I remember reading that the sedan had the better aerodynamics!!??!
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Car and Driver
9. The M3 Has Better Baseline Aerodynamics than the M4
Look at the M3 and M4 in profile and you’ll notice that the trunklid stretches rearward and the integrated gurney flap is taller on the coupe. That serves to simultaneously reduce drag and lift on the rear axle. The sedan can get away with a smaller spoiler because its longer body creates a better aerodynamic baseline.
|
I guess the operative word is
baseline.