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Originally Posted by LA_LT1
Today I drove the new G80 M3 at a BMW event... wow what a machine if you can get past the looks of the front end. If you need a 4 door with smoking performance, and a warranty- its the one to get.
BMW has come a long way with their EPS.
As an E92 M3 owner for 5 years.. I can tell you the S65 engine is special, but can't touch the LT1 when it comes to performance. The S65 does not have much torque, but revving it to 8400 RPM never gets old. If you like a 'honda' style power delivery you would love the S65 as it comes 'on cam' at 6,000 RPM and screams like a race engine with 8 ITBs. However, parts are expensive and the rod bearings will be need to be replaced. Over 50,000 miles I have spent close to $8K on maintenance, not including oil changes..with heavy 10W-60. Above 100 mph the BMW feels more stable than the Camaro.. maybe it has better aero and autobahn development.
The Camaro LT1 handles better than the E92 M3 did stock (below 100 mph), gets better fuel economy and feels much faster. I would rather have a Camaro than the new M4.
The E92 M3 is a special car but if you are used to LT1 torque you will likely be disappointed
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The S65 is pretty old technology in the BMW world, the new M3s and M4s are both faster than any LT1 powered vehicle.
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