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Which is faster?
The BMW E90 M3 is faster — 3.6s quicker on average across 15 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Porsche 996.1 GT3 996.1 GT3 | BMW E90 M3 E90 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 1999-2001 | 2008-2013 |
| horsepower | 360 | 420 |
| torque (N_M) | 370 | 400 |
| weight (KG) | 1,350 | 1,605 |
| Power to Weight | 0.27 | 0.26 |
| Rank | #133 | #132 |
| Tire |
220 P-ZERO
235/40/18 / 315/30/18 |
300 PILOT SUPER SPORT
245/35/19 / 265/35/19 |
| engine Description | 3.6-litre, M96/79 Mezger engine | Naturally-aspirated DOHC 90° 32-valve V8 |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL | MANUAL 6-SPEED |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2352 | 2761 |
| width (MM) | 1765 | 1817 |
| length (MM) | 4432 | 4580 |
| height (MM) | 1270 | 1447 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4.5 SECs | 4 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 317 | 282 |
| price MSRP | $ 110,348 | $ 56,500 |
| Current Value | $ 105,000 | $ 45,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -2.27s | -2.75s |
Porsche 996.1 GT3 996.1 GT3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | 996.1 GT3 996.1 GT… | E90 M3 E90 M3 | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | 1:57.62 | 1:58.2 | -0.58 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:55.3 | 1:56.754 | -1.45 | Medium | >200 | |
| High Plains Raceway (Full) | 1:49.13 | 1:48.66 | +0.47 | Race | 0–99 | ▶ VS ▶ |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | 996.1 GT3 996.1 GT… | E90 M3 E90 M3 | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Raceway Park (CW) | 1:57.84 | 1:51.64 | +6.2 | Light / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Portland International Raceway - PIR (w/ Chicane) | 1:25.66 | 1:22.31 | +3.35 | Light / Med | 200 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Circuit of the Americas - COTA (CCW) | 2:28.1 | 2:16.6 | +11.5 | Race / Race | 200 / 40 | |
| Pacific Raceways (CCW) | 1:30.79 | 1:25.4 | +5.39 | Light / Med | 200 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | 1:58.6 | 1:48.384 | +10.21 | Med / Heavy | 220 / 220 | |
| Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | 1:57.62 | 2:06.24 | -8.62 | Race / Med | 40 / 200 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:55.3 | 1:47.2 | +8.1 | Med / Race | 220 / 40 | |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | 1:32.7 | 1:23.23 | +9.47 | Race / Heavy | 220 / 220 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 2:07.85 | 1:55.432 | +12.41 | Race / Race | 220 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
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