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Subscribe to this threadNissan GT-R meets the dyno, a 997 Porsche Turbo and an E92 BMW M3
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Yar @ Mar 13th 2008 9:40AM
"Despite the Bimmer's impressive flat torque curve..."
Wait, the new M3 has torque? That's news to me...
71cuda @ Mar 13th 2008 9:49AM
I think they're impressed with the flatness of the curve, not the actual amount of torque. It appears to stay between 250 and 275 lb/ft for most of the pull, well below the GT-R.
Paul H @ Mar 13th 2008 10:03AM
Perhaps they should have enclosed the whole torque comment for the M3 in "sarcasm" tags.
tuna @ Mar 13th 2008 2:26PM
Flat torque curve is the mark of all BMW M cars. Peak torque is only significant for magazine write-ups and bench racer bragging rights. Flat torque curve translates to versatility and available power through-out the broad RPM range. Note, this doesn't mean that it is better than the next car. It just tells you how the driver must adapt his/her driving style to be fast or faster.
HeyHuub @ Mar 14th 2008 3:56AM
Name me an atmosperic 4.0 V8 that produces more torque then the M3's V8.