http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=224785


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The new M3 is way too heavy.

 

the 997 smashes the new m3 and what the M3 has more KW to the 997.... great vid to watch

 

Porsche gained some respect from the M driver for sure, but I wonder how well it will fare against the 500lb lighter M3 coupe?

 

There's a few guys that own both, and they all say that the new e92 m3 coupe is dead even with the 997s mk1 in a straight until 120mph. After 120mph, the m3 walks the Carrera S.

It makes sense if you look at the 0-200km/h measures in the Euro mags.

Now the new 2009 997S mk2 is a different story. It's a full second and then some ahead of the m3 in 0-200km/h measures. But who knows what happens after 125+mph. I'm curious to see a video of this once it's available.

These are fun comparisons, but the m3 is no 911 and vice versa. If I was in the market for a sports sedan, it would be between the m5 or the c63 amg. Heck, I think I'd even go for the IS-F before I'd buy the m3 sedan, but that's just me.