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BMW M3 CSL vs Dodge Viper SRT-10
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 8.3 l V10 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 506 / 499 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 711 / 524 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1409 / 3106 | 1562 / 3444 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 255 / 252 | 324 / 320 |
| Average price | €85,000 | €105,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:20.49 | 1:19.51 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:50.00 | 7:59.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.50 | 1:13.70 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.0 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.8 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 28.9 s | 20.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 8.5 s @ 99.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 11.8 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.8 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.1 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 3.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 9.5 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 269 kph (167 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) | 63.5 kph (39.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 15.7 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 37 m (123 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 296 | 294 |
| Straight line speed | 2244 | 2567 |
| Total | 2541 | 2861 |
Verdict
Viper SRT-10 is the fastest by a small margin.
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