True. $96k, though? It's competing with the Plaid.
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The top trim - M3 Competition X drive - is 3.4 sec 0-60 and 503 HP. How is that winning? My 2021 M3 LR with AB and the 82 kWh Panasonic pack would give it a run for its money…
Sure, that's valid. it is an entirely different car and is certainly larger and heavier, but the ultimate cornering grip is higher than the 3. The Plaid is an ICBM that handles great for what it is, but if you're focused on Autocross or hitting the apex of every turn on your commute and don't care about having double the power, then the 3 is a solid choice. After owning my M3P two days shy of a year and getting into a Plaid, there is absolutely no going back. It is a MUCH more comfortable, smooth, quiet, feature-rich car, and the day-to-day driving experience makes the 3 feel like a tin can economy car in comparison.
"With launch control engaged and the boost holding above 15.0 psi, the quickest-ever 3-series leaps to 30 mph in 1.0 second. The scoot to 60 mph takes 2.8 seconds, and the quarter-mile passes in 11.0 seconds at 124 mph."
Car and Driver says it does 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 11 flat at 124 MPH.
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That’s a special edition limited trim for $120k. And what makes you think the Ludicrous won’t be able to do 2.8 seconds? The old M3P could do 3 seconds…
Yes, not sure why we are comparing a limited edition M3 that costs *twice* as much. Any M3 you see will lose to the M3P and Ludicrous other than *maybe* this limited M3 variant for $120k.
This just in: A BMW 7 series is a luxury car and a 3 series is an affordable entry model.
Most of the talk here centers around straight-line performance, and IF the new P/Ludicrous/whatever does not qualify for tax credits, pricing will be $10K away from a slightly used Plaid that is(in my opinion) a MUCH better car overall that has proven over and over again to deliver on performance. Hell, 2022 LR's are $50K with plenty of warranty left. Different cars for different folks, but I honestly don't see the 3P coming in under $55K, and the slight changes, for me, do not make it attractive.
Most of the well spoken people that are in here track(roadcourse/autoX) their model 3. The 3 has never been a drag strip monster, it falls on its face.
People always say it falls on its face. How is trapping 120 mph falling on its face? I have run down TrackHawks, Audis, and Corvettes. Nobody says those cars fall on their face.
Pilot sport 4S's are not directional. This is what comes on the Plaid and the Model 3P, so it's relevant here. Rotate your Model 3P tires people, side to side and front to back.
Good point, I guess they aren't! I thought the previous tires were directional.
