lotus elise- 245 hp (wheel hp?)
1987 lbs
8.11 hp/pound
e92 m3- 414 hp (crank)
~3600 lbs
8.69 hp/pound
i'd bet the lotus (supercharged) has a significantly lower tq/weight ratio than the m3 (295 ft/lbs, crank), and torque can play an important role on any race course
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