i def would not track the new m3. if you want to track a car buy something light and nimble...the new m3 is good for a car of its size, but its not a track car and doesnt hold a candle to something light like a lotus or boxster. on a more technical track, it wont touch a boxster or elise given equal drivers.

 

Huh? Doesn't hold a candle to a Boxster?

The new M3 with DCT was only about 3 seconds off the pace of the 997 GT3 at Laguna Seca, 2 seconds off the GT-R's pace, and only a half second behind the 997 Turbo. With either Randy Pobst or Max Angelelli behind the wheel. Throw some R-comps (real track rubber) on the M3 with an aggressive alignment, along with pads/fluid and you'll likely be running lap times very similar to a stock GT3, which rides on R-compound Sport Cups from the factory. That's a pretty impressive thought considering the M3's much lower power/weight ratio, while also being much more oriented toward comfort and practicality in comparison to the GT3. This shows how well BMW did on the dynamics of E92 chassis...even when compared to the track rat 7 GT3. My hats off to BMW for working their wonders...

IMO, If you have the money, the new M3 is a great track car that is quite quick, easy to drive, and extremely enjoyable on the road course.