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Which is faster?
The BMW E90 M3 is faster — 3.1s quicker on average across 8 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E90 M3 E90 M3 | Porsche 991.1 Carrera GTS 991.1 Carrera GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2008-2013 | 2014-2016 |
| horsepower | 420 | 436 |
| torque (N_M) | 400 | 441 |
| weight (KG) | 1,605 | 1,425 |
| Power to Weight | 0.26 | 0.31 |
| Rank | #124 | #121 |
| Tire |
300 PILOT SUPER SPORT
245/35/19 / 265/35/19 |
280 P ZERO PZ4
245/35/20 / 295/30/20 |
| engine Description | Naturally-aspirated DOHC 90° 32-valve V8 | 3.8L NA flat-6 (9A1) |
| gearbox | MANUAL 6-SPEED | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2761 | 2450 |
| width (MM) | 1817 | 1852 |
| length (MM) | 4580 | 4509 |
| height (MM) | 1447 | 1295 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 4 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 282 | 306 |
| price MSRP | $ 56,500 | $ 120,700 |
| Current Value | $ 40,000 | $ 95,600 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -2.95s | -0.75s |
BMW E90 M3 E90 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E90 M3 E90 M3 | 991.1 Carrera GTS 991.1 Ca… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | 2:07.279 | 2:11.69 | -4.41 | Med / Stock | 200 / 280 | |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | 1:15.51 | 1:12.63 | +2.88 | Heavy / Med | 300 / 100 | |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt (Pre 2024)) | 1:31.288 | 1:35.81 | -4.52 | Med / Light | 200 / 220 | |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 0:58 | 0:59.55 | -1.55 | Med / Med | 40 / 100 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:47.2 | 1:58.4 | -11.2 | Race / Light | 1 / 180 |
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