Tested: M4 Manual, 12.4 sec @ 117 mph

eMvy · 10-11-2014, 03:50 AM

So the RT trap speed for the manual is definitely on the low side at 114.9 mph.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...-tested-review

Best,

gthirtyfizle · 10-11-2014, 12:31 PM

Horrible. Just horrible. Im selling my car now.

Black Gold · 10-11-2014, 01:36 PM

Fast time, seems about right imo

I love mine and find it more engaging / fun than the e92, which was also a great car.

I can't find much more to like about the e92 except the oem exhaust note from outside the car, and the intake noise is a little better, but I like that tje f8x is louder.

The handling is far better on the f8x and the suspension calibration and body control is unbelievable for a car of this size.

For my taste, no comparison. Improvement in all areas, most of all fun.

And I do have a little track time so far, limits are really high

turbo8765 · 10-11-2014, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KennyPowers

And I do have a little track time so far, limits are really high

Road course or drag strip? Where did you run?

solstice · 10-11-2014, 05:00 PM

Taken that good DCT launches are at 119 mph at the drag strip I think 117 mph is a pretty good benchmark to test your own MT launch skills. Makes me want to have a go, maybe after break-in.

FogCityM3 · 10-11-2014, 06:06 PM

That 114.9 trap was definitely on the low side now that we have enough numbers.

Nice to see MT die-hards still fighting strong and agree an MT on pretty much any car increases the connection. IMO really not worth the couple tents and more consistency of DCT, unless you're really into drag racing. On a track, won't matter as much for most amateurs, especially given the high TQ of the F8x, also for tracks like laguna seca, you will probably only need two gears to complete the track with a fast time compared to the old car.

shortseller · 10-11-2014, 08:19 PM

M4 owners with DCT, in yellow/beige/ black must be getting the Gilletes out right about now.

s62 · 10-12-2014, 04:50 PM

From the test sheet:

Track CPG

So they tested in on Hyundai test track in California, definitely on 91 octane.

Take it as you will

SakhirM4 · 10-12-2014, 04:54 PM

There is another thread on this subject

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1045411

Moderators - these should be combined.

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eMvy First Lieutenant 131 Rep 371 Posts Drives: Bimmers Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 37°14'5.62"N 115°48'38.95"W iTrader: (0)	Tested: M4 Manual, 12.4 sec @ 117 mph So the RT trap speed for the manual is definitely on the low side at 114.9 mph. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...-tested-review Best,
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gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Horrible. Just horrible. Im selling my car now.
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Black Gold Major General 592 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Fast time, seems about right imo I love mine and find it more engaging / fun than the e92, which was also a great car. I can't find much more to like about the e92 except the oem exhaust note from outside the car, and the intake noise is a little better, but I like that tje f8x is louder. The handling is far better on the f8x and the suspension calibration and body control is unbelievable for a car of this size. For my taste, no comparison. Improvement in all areas, most of all fun. And I do have a little track time so far, limits are really high
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solstice Major General 5459 Rep 7,037 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Taken that good DCT launches are at 119 mph at the drag strip I think 117 mph is a pretty good benchmark to test your own MT launch skills. Makes me want to have a go, maybe after break-in.
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FogCityM3 Colonel 500 Rep 2,400 Posts Drives: M3 (E90) & Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	That 114.9 trap was definitely on the low side now that we have enough numbers. Nice to see MT die-hards still fighting strong and agree an MT on pretty much any car increases the connection. IMO really not worth the couple tents and more consistency of DCT, unless you're really into drag racing. On a track, won't matter as much for most amateurs, especially given the high TQ of the F8x, also for tracks like laguna seca, you will probably only need two gears to complete the track with a fast time compared to the old car.
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shortseller Brigadier General 1003 Rep 3,396 Posts Drives: ‘18 ABM F80ZCP/dct Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	M4 owners with DCT, in yellow/beige/ black must be getting the Gilletes out right about now. __________________
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s62 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 45 Posts Drives: Yellow Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	From the test sheet: Track CPG So they tested in on Hyundai test track in California, definitely on 91 octane. Take it as you will
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