@ Mental: I agree with you, the Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S/Toyota GT86 needs a turbocharger, and at the very least 250 horsepower.
BMW M3 vs Subaru BRZ
| Category | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.3 l R4 | 2.0 l B4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 240 / 177 | 205 / 151 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1261 / 2780 | 1251 / 2758 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 159 / 156 | 160 / 158 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:25.43 | 1:21.00 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 9:35.94 | 8:43.60 |
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (06/2008 - 05/2015) | 1:33.30 | 1:33.50 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 5.3 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 9.2 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 11.5 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 15.1 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.5 s | 16.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 11.0 s @ 77.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.0 s | 14.9 s @ 95.7 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.3 s @ 115.6 mph | 26.8 s @ 115.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.9 s | 18.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 21.9 s | 21.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 30.5 s | 33.8 s |
| 1000 m | 27.2 s | 28.3 s @ 190.0 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 7.7 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 8.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 10.8 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 26.1 s | 28.2 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 226 kph (140 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.41 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 60.8 kph (37.8 mph) | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.6 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US / 47 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 87 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 98 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
BRZ is the fastest by a small margin.
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