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      05-01-2020, 02:17 PM   #23
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Our 3/2019 build M340i xDrive does 0-60 in 3.7 seconds every single time with launch control. If you're getting slower times you're not letting boost build.

Haven't raced from a dig since it's pointless with RWD vs AWD, but from any sort of roll my F8X pulls bus lengths every single time. Pointless comparison as both cars are STUPID FAST and are hilarious drivers cars, yet fill entirely different purposes!
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The new M3/4 are going to be absolute missiles... cannot wait to see them in action!
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That thing is fast and interior is nice, but why did BMW give them Toyota headlights and Lexus taillights? I guess only fair since BMW gave Toyota iDrive and the B58.
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Lots of questions with this video.......

1. Was launch control used with the M4?
2. How about a rolling start vs. the M4?
3. Was the M4 a Competition?

If you can't tell, I'm an M4 owner.
You're good bro...video literally cut right when M4 was starting to catch up.
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I knew this. I've smoked both M3, M4 and M550 on the streets. In fact whenever I see a M3/4 they don't want no smoke unless they are heavily modded. 💪🏾

Oh yeah and I'm bonestock!
You are a regular gangster, a menace, watch out fools.

I’ll race you, and I have a stickshift. No excuses.
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Love all the M3/M4 owners getting their backs up...relax this isn't fast and the furious.
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I agree there are million different variables which come into play when drag racing, but in a real world situation if an M3/4 tries me at a light I'm smoking em. #Facts

Regardless of Drag times or track times - your average consumer doesn't even see a drag-strip, but if that helps you sleep at night ������!

I figured this video would be controversial and couldn't wait for someone to prove the m340i is the all around better car when it comes to tech, engine, trans ect.

I hate to say it, but the M4 failed yet again to put that power down resulting in a "L"! Sorry bud.
I'm waiting for a manual RWD G80 so I clearly don't care about drag times. If I cared about drag times, I'd buy a Hellcat with an automatic. So I sleep just fine.

I don't think you understand, though. People aren't making "excuses" for why the M4 lost. We're just explaining why this video was made in a way to be intentionally misleading and "shocking" to get views. An 1/8mi drag race with an AWD automatic car vs a RWD manual car spinning its tires? That's not a race.

Let's just say if you're beating any M3 or M4 from a roll (real world situation), you're probably the only one who thinks you're racing.
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The new M3/4 are going to be absolute missiles... cannot wait to see them in action!
As soon as it drops - I'm swapping my lease. 😎 The Awd one tuned with a downpipe is going to be ludicrous.
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I agree there are million different variables which come into play when drag racing, but in a real world situation if an M3/4 tries me at a light I'm smoking em. #Facts

Regardless of Drag times or track times - your average consumer doesn't even see a drag-strip, but if that helps you sleep at night ������!

I figured this video would be controversial and couldn't wait for someone to prove the m340i is the all around better car when it comes to tech, engine, trans ect.

I hate to say it, but the M4 failed yet again to put that power down resulting in a "L"! Sorry bud.
I'm waiting for a manual RWD G80 so I clearly don't care about drag times. If I cared about drag times, I'd buy a Hellcat with an automatic. So I sleep just fine.

I don't think you understand, though. People aren't making "excuses" for why the M4 lost. We're just explaining why this video was made in a way to be intentionally misleading and "shocking" to get views. An 1/8mi drag race with an AWD automatic car vs a RWD manual car spinning its tires? That's not a race.

Let's just say if you're beating any M3 or M4 from a roll (real world situation), you're probably the only one who thinks you're racing.
One thing we can both agree on - as soon as the G80 drops I will be one the first to grab one. 😎💪🏾
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M3/4 owners will come up with a thousands different reasons why this M4 got smoked by a so called "watered down" M car. 😂😂 Just wait.... I. Guessing this one we can blame it on the drivers! 🏎💨🚗 hahaha JK!

No it's just cannibalism - manufactures always make the predecessors faster!

Now once the G80 drops it will definitely be faster than the G20 off the line.
RWD vs AWD, Manual (based on the launch), bad launch (went sideways shifting into 2nd). Even if it was a DCT, it was a terrible tire spinning launch.

If you think drag times are important, then those things I listed are not just excuses. They are very important to such a one dimensional comparison as a drag race.
I agree there are million different variables which come into play when drag racing, but in a real world situation if an M3/4 tries me at a light I'm smoking em. #Facts

Regardless of Drag times or track times - your average consumer doesn't even see a drag-strip, but if that helps you sleep at night 👌🏾🤣!

I figured this video would be controversial and couldn't wait for someone to prove the m340i is the all around better car when it comes to tech, engine, trans ect.

I hate to say it, but the M4 failed yet again to put that power down resulting in a "L"! Sorry bud.
"Play stupid games win stupid prizes"

Take it to the track then talk. Otherwise it's an game of egos by people who need the ego trophy the most.
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The new M3/4 are going to be absolute missiles... cannot wait to see them in action!
As soon as it drops - I'm swapping my lease. 😎 The Awd one tuned with a downpipe is going to be ludicrous.
Hope your lease numbers are good because the lease deals are going to be incredible right now during the lockdown.
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I agree there are million different variables which come into play when drag racing, but in a real world situation if an M3/4 tries me at a light I'm smoking em. #Facts

Regardless of Drag times or track times - your average consumer doesn't even see a drag-strip, but if that helps you sleep at night ������!

I figured this video would be controversial and couldn't wait for someone to prove the m340i is the all around better car when it comes to tech, engine, trans ect.

I hate to say it, but the M4 failed yet again to put that power down resulting in a "L"! Sorry bud.
I'm waiting for a manual RWD G80 so I clearly don't care about drag times. If I cared about drag times, I'd buy a Hellcat with an automatic. So I sleep just fine.

I don't think you understand, though. People aren't making "excuses" for why the M4 lost. We're just explaining why this video was made in a way to be intentionally misleading and "shocking" to get views. An 1/8mi drag race with an AWD automatic car vs a RWD manual car spinning its tires? That's not a race.

Let's just say if you're beating any M3 or M4 from a roll (real world situation), you're probably the only one who thinks you're racing.
You've literally making no sense . The video was of two cars engaging in a street race (in my book that's a race regardless of spinning and not being able to put the power down).

You've brought up drag strip at first and now roll racing, which neither was illustrated in this video.

Look this is becoming a waste of time. You are not making sense my friend, but your definitely making excuses - I will give you that.

Also, I would never buy a hellcat, but the G80 in AWD with a ZF tranny + torque converter would be a weapon!
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The new M3/4 are going to be absolute missiles... cannot wait to see them in action!
As soon as it drops - I'm swapping my lease. 😎 The Awd one tuned with a downpipe is going to be ludicrous.
Hope your lease numbers are good because the lease deals are going to be incredible right now during the lockdown.
No complaints. My company pays for the payment, mileage, and insurance. 🙏🏾
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But how did he beat the M550 with 455 HP and 480 lb/ft not forget mentioning it's a V8? WOW, I'm shocked!

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I knew M340i is going to blow the old f30 N55 355i/B58 340i out of water. I knew it is faster than F8x in straight line (up to 1/4 mile at least). But it beats a fucking M550i xDrive with a V8 putting out 500+ bhp? Man, wtf! And this a EU car! I know 8 hp diff won't make much of a difference but still.


(OK....i just checked, M550i only put out 455bhp...and with its weight, it lost, make sense...)
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M3/4 owners will come up with a thousands different reasons why this M4 got smoked by a so called "watered down" M car. 😂😂 Just wait.... I. Guessing this one we can blame it on the drivers! 🏎💨🚗 hahaha JK!

No it's just cannibalism - manufactures always make the predecessors faster!

Now once the G80 drops it will definitely be faster than the G20 off the line.
RWD vs AWD, Manual (based on the launch), bad launch (went sideways shifting into 2nd). Even if it was a DCT, it was a terrible tire spinning launch.

If you think drag times are important, then those things I listed are not just excuses. They are very important to such a one dimensional comparison as a drag race.
I agree there are million different variables which come into play when drag racing, but in a real world situation if an M3/4 tries me at a light I'm smoking em. #Facts

Regardless of Drag times or track times - your average consumer doesn't even see a drag-strip, but if that helps you sleep at night 👌🏾🤣!

I figured this video would be controversial and couldn't wait for someone to prove the m340i is the all around better car when it comes to tech, engine, trans ect.

I hate to say it, but the M4 failed yet again to put that power down resulting in a "L"! Sorry bud.
"Play stupid games win stupid prizes"

Take it to the track then talk. Otherwise it's an game of egos by people who need the ego trophy the most.
Didn't buy this car for track racing that's what the Ducati is for. This is a everyday around the town - go see clients and close business car, but still be able to have a little fun!

The M performance cars are not track cars they are for professionals who want performance while enjoying cushy seats/tech. That said, we are speaking about two different consumer bud.

I will take the G80 tho!
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Thank you!

I've run an M340 from about 55 mph and it was not even close.

From a dig anything with awd and 275 hp is fast
I’ve seen videos of the M2 Comp beating it pretty solidly from a roll. It’s fast but it ain’t no M killer unless you mod it of course
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M3/4 owners will come up with a thousands different reasons why this M4 got smoked by a so called "watered down" M car. 😂😂 Just wait.... I. Guessing this one we can blame it on the drivers! 🏎💨🚗 hahaha JK!

No it's just cannibalism - manufactures always make the predecessors faster!

Now once the G80 drops it will definitely be faster than the G20 off the line.
RWD vs AWD, Manual (based on the launch), bad launch (went sideways shifting into 2nd). Even if it was a DCT, it was a terrible tire spinning launch.

If you think drag times are important, then those things I listed are not just excuses. They are very important to such a one dimensional comparison as a drag race.
I agree there are million different variables which come into play when drag racing, but in a real world situation if an M3/4 tries me at a light I'm smoking em. #Facts

Regardless of Drag times or track times - your average consumer doesn't even see a drag-strip, but if that helps you sleep at night 👌🏾🤣!

I figured this video would be controversial and couldn't wait for someone to prove the m340i is the all around better car when it comes to tech, engine, trans ect.

I hate to say it, but the M4 failed yet again to put that power down resulting in a "L"! Sorry bud.
"Play stupid games win stupid prizes"

Take it to the track then talk. Otherwise it's an game of egos by people who need the ego trophy the most.
Exactly this. Take it to the track and post the better time - then talk.
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Didn't buy this car for track racing that's what the Ducati is for. This is a everyday around the town - go see clients and close business car, but still be able to have a little fun!

The M performance cars are not track cars they are for professionals who want performance while enjoying cushy seats/tech. That said, we are speaking about two different consumer bud.

I will take the G80 tho!
I won't. No DCT and fugly grills = I'll keep my F80, especially since we have an M340i in the family! Don't care how much of a weapon the G80 is there is no place for a torque converter auto in an M car, let alone hideous grills.

IMO the M340i is the more attractive car over the G80. You can get ludicrous numbers out of an M340i with just a tune, downpipes, etc, AND be a sleeper.
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I want to see the M340i race the M4 from a roll!!

It would also be fun to see a tuned M340i vs a stock F80/F82
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Based on some of the comments here, Americans seem to believe the only redeeming qualities of a car are: automatic, AWD, and straight line speed.

No wonder why manual RWDs are dying.
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I think the biggest issue with this car is that, for the (lease) money of a loaded M340i xDrive, you're in spitting distance of a loaded X3MC...that's an easy decision.
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