Hmmm! Would you take this bet???

[PaulF]

If it helps, I had a play with a new M3 (already posted) from a roundabout going along a stretch of dual carriageway. I was behind him and a couple of times he was baulked by other cars so we had repeated opportunities to accelerate before the road eventually cleared. On every occasion I was held back by him until he eventually pulled over and I overtook, at which time we were travelling at well over 100, I would say 140 before I rolled it off. I am running an MTM stage 1 with an assumed 420bhp. I would say that provided you don't make a Horlicks of a gearchange your money is in the bank. (In view of recent circumstances you had better make that in your pocket).

[gareths4]

I have owned two E46 M3s in my time and notice the 0-60 time is about the same as thew newer V8 M3 which as it happens is about the same as a standard B5 RS4. So a remapped rs4 should easily be quicker then a standard v8 M3 to sixty. I actually think the M3 would fair better at higher speeds where areodynamics play a big part.

[Norrs2]

I actually think the M3 would fair better at higher speeds where areodynamics play a big part.

Perhaps, but the M3 is restricted, a re-mapped RS4 is not, location permitting, it wouldn't be long before the 155 was dispatched and to the M3. Don't think you'd be wise going into that territory on public roads though.

By the way, the rate at which a re-mapped RS4 goes from a ton in 4th gear, you'll need more than aerodynamics to bail you out

[lynchy]

I actually think the M3 would fair better at higher speeds where areodynamics play a big part.

Perhaps, but the M3 is restricted, a re-mapped RS4 is not, location permitting, it wouldn't be long before the 155 was dispatched and to the M3. Don't think you'd be wise going into that territory on public roads though.

By the way, the rate at which a re-mapped RS4 goes from a ton in 4th gear, you'll need more than aerodynamics to bail you out

yes a good lawyer

[derdle]

Just seen this thread! The trouble is...who will "bottle it" first speed wise? Will you decide enough is enough at 100, 120, 140, 160 or will he? It's not a case of who has the biggest balls but who can afford to lose his licence for a few years and spend some time at one of the hotels run by her Majesty?

Is it really worth it? I think not.

Go for it on a track if you have to - the open road isn't the place, unless you go to Germany or the IoM.

Paul

[Ransom]

I had a run-in with a very enthusiastic M3 last night and from an excelleration point of view he couldn't touch me. Might have been a different story if it wasn't a straight road though