WS6 Learns about German Muscle

**S4_dukar** · 05-23-2002 07:15 PM

I was out on my routine Starbucks run this morning when I ran into this beautiful black WS6. From what I can see the car is stock. As I slowly pulled up, I noticed the driver was glancing at my car.

This time I took the initiative and gave him a little throaty rev. He looked over and asked me if I was serious. I just raised my shoulders and said, sure..

When the light turned green, he guned it and took off; I quickly pursued. I bet he was suprised to see me sniffing up the rear of his car. At the next light he asked me what have I done to my car, I replied "Its stock." He laughed and told me to cut the crap because he raced Z3's before and smoked them badly (In a very aggressive voice). I just chuckled and asked if he wants to race this one

All I got from him was a nervous little nod; Its on!

We both reved our cars up and waited for green. At green, we both launched our cars fairly aggressive. I got little wheel spin and that gave me the 1/2 car advantage from the start. I took it all the way up to 75 mph and let off. The victory was mine with a 1 1/2 car lead. Most of my advantage was during 2nd gear and 3rd gear shift. After every shift I would crawl ahead.

After we both let off he pretty much chilled in back of me for the next several blocks. Then he eventually busted a U-Turn and went on his merry way.

All and All it was a very fun race, I guess he wont be going around bragging how he beats Z3's now

**RobPA** · 05-23-2002 08:44 PM

Nice kill man!!!!

**mark** · 05-23-2002 08:51 PM

im guessing a bad driver in the firebird. they are a very fast car and i know they could beat an S4 any day of the week. those things haul ass once they get traction

**S4_dukar** · 05-23-2002 08:58 PM

Originally posted by mark
im guessing a bad driver in the firebird. they are a very fast car and i know they could beat an S4 any day of the week. those things haul ass once they get traction

Yea but... I dont have an S4

Check Sig below.

**SobeWRX** · 05-24-2002 05:43 AM

have you been to a track? what kind of times does you M run??
any mods?

Nice kill

**Drod** · 05-24-2002 06:24 AM

The BMW has 315 hp and runs low 13's. My neighbor has the 02 M Coupe.

**mos** · 05-24-2002 10:38 AM

i could have swore that the 02 M3 had 333hp...

**SobeWRX** · 05-24-2002 10:46 AM

I know that they used to have ~315, and were rummored to be getting a power upgrade. did they????

**PlatinumWRX** · 05-24-2002 10:54 AM

The M coupe and the M3 are VERY different cars.

**stricky** · 05-24-2002 11:01 AM

I raced an M Roadster once from a second gear roll. He had a passenger, I had two passengers.

He took off ahead of me after clearing traffic and I had to chase him down. I did not pass him untill we were well over the ton.

Fast cars. Impressive

Cheers

**Drod** · 05-24-2002 11:41 AM

Stats on the M coupe from BMW:

Weight

Unladen
lbs
3131

Weight distribution, front/rear
%
51.4/48.6

Engine

Liters/type/valves

3.2/inline 6/24

Displacement
cu cm
3246

Bore/stroke
in
3.43/3.58

Nominal output/rpm
hp
315@7400

Max. torque/rpm
lb-ft
251@4900

Fuel grade
premium unleaded

Brakes

Front/rear
in
12.4/12.3

Wheels

Tire dimensions (performance tires)
front
225/45ZR-17

rear 245/40ZR-17

Wheel dimensions
front
17 x 7.5

rear 17 x 9.0

Material light cast alloy

Transmission

Manual gear ratios (:1)
I/II/III
4.21/2.49/1.66

IV/V/R 1.24/1.00/3.85

Final drive ratio
:1
3.15

Performance

Drag coefficient
Cd
0.42

Top speed1
mph
155

Acceleration 0-60 mph2
sec
5.0

Fuel Consumption

City3
mpg
17

Highway3
mpg
25

Electrical System

Battery capacity
amp-hours
70

Alternator output
amps/watts
115/1610

1: Top speed limited electronically.

2: BMW AG preliminary test results. Actual results may vary, depending on specification of vehicle, road, and environmental conditions; testing procedures, and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only and verification should not be attempted on public roads.
BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.

3: EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length, and driving conditions; actual mileage will most likely be lower.