Video: 2015 BMW M3 vs. E30 M3 DTM at Hockenheim
AdvertisementSave the M1, no car is more steeped in BMW lore than the E30 M3. In road-going form, it’s touted as “God’s Chariot”; in racing guise, the Bavarians claim it’s the world’s most successful touring car.
The staff has extensive history with them. Even more than a quarter-century after its debut, the O.G. M3 remains the yardstick against which all others are judged.
So how does the new 2015 M3 measure up? Let’s see! This video pits a 2.5-liter, ex-DTM E30 against the new 424-hp F80 at Hockenheim:
Despite producing nearly 100 hp less, the old car edges out the new hotness. The new M manages a best time of 1:13, while the track-trim E30 logs a 1:09.
New versus old, race versus road, natural aspiration versus turbocharging—this showdown is sure to stir some debate.
Source: roadandtrack.com
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