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Which is faster?
The BMW E90 M3 is faster — 2.6s quicker on average across 19 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E90 M3 E90 M3 | Lotus Elise Series 2 Elise Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2008-2013 | 2001-2011 |
| horsepower | 420 | 120 |
| torque (N_M) | 400 | 168 |
| weight (KG) | 1,605 | 757 |
| Power to Weight | 0.26 | 0.16 |
| Rank | #124 | #120 |
| Tire |
300 PILOT SUPER SPORT
245/35/19 / 265/35/19 |
180 AD07
195/50/16 / 225/45/17 |
| engine Description | Naturally-aspirated DOHC 90° 32-valve V8 | In-line 4-cyl, 1796cc |
| gearbox | MANUAL 6-SPEED | 5-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2761 | 2300 |
| width (MM) | 1817 | 1720 |
| length (MM) | 4580 | 3780 |
| height (MM) | 1447 | 1140 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 5 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 282 | 211 |
| price MSRP | $ 56,500 | $ 73,502 |
| Current Value | $ 40,000 | $ 45,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -2.95s | +0.46s |
BMW E90 M3 E90 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E90 M3 E90 M3 | Elise Series 2 Elise Se… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (Current) | 1:35.77 | 1:35.4 | +0.37 | Race / Heavy | 200 / 40 | |
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:54.73 | 1:59.996 | -5.26 | Race / Heavy | 40 / 200 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | 1:47 | 1:45.57 | +1.43 | Race / Heavy | 40 / 40 | |
| Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | 1:48.384 | 1:49.846 | -1.46 | Heavy / Race | 220 / 200 | |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | 1:15.51 | 1:13.57 | +1.94 | Heavy / Med | 300 / 200 | |
| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | 1:37.49 | 1:34.6 | +2.89 | Race / Med | 300 / 40 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long) | 1:50.17 | 1:43.97 | +6.2 | Med / Race | 200 / 40 | |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:34.3 | 1:38.9 | -4.6 | Race / Heavy | 1 / 40 |
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