Originally
posted by
KoHeartsGPA:
Originally
posted by
JJ23:
sh1t the m3 is slow too. back in 2001 when the e46 came out it was amazing... for an NA car, but these days, a stock camry v6 makes around 275HP.
Automatic?
a stock v6 camry can run 14 flat to low 14s in the 1/4. That is the fastest in its price range. That beats or tie the mazdaspeed 3.
The new bmw 335 gets to 60 in 4.7 sec and 13.3 in the 1/4. Which is amazing btw because it still managed to get 33mpg HW. That is camaro ss territory and a compact economy mileage. Hell even the new genesis coupe v6 comes with 348 hp now. Cars are actually getting faster and also better in gas mileage.
The e46 had 333 hp out of probably the best NA 6cyl ever made. The new twin scroll turbo is awesome but it is just not as smooth as the old inline NA 6. However, you can't argue the torque band, power, and mileage.
It's not just about power to weight, the power band is much more important. BMW are somewhat underrated but their engine power band is as good as you can get for a mass production vehicle. That is why they are so much faster than other manufacturers both bearing the same power/weight ratios.