545i vs e46 m3
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What is the time for the M3, I was following one at high speeds and it did not seem to be as quick as I thought it would be. I did not dare pass him (just stood behind) afraid I would shame my self thinking I could compete with a M3.
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Aug 18 2004, 09:29 AM
I noticed that R&T had the time for the 645 at 5.3 sec. to 60 MPH. Would the 545 be that far behind, if any?
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Aug 18 2004, 09:38 AM
What is the factory number for the 645?
Manual 5.5
Auto 5.7
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The 5.5 for the 645 has a footnote to the effect that YMMV. The 5.7 does not. It weighs the same as the 545 so basically they are equal. R&T guns the engine and drops the clutch for better numbers. My conclusion is that they would do the same with the 545 if tested and show a 5.3 as with the 645.
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Don't think the 545 can quite play with the E46 M3 if everything's equal. M3's run 107 or so trap speeds. The best I've seen for a 545 is 103 and change. Maybe a 545 with a light load and a convertible M3 with a couple people. Of course, if you're talking manual tranny's then driver skill will probably decide it.
