@b dot I agree. I have seen a few Aston Martin V8 Vantages in the Washington D.C. area and they are absolutely stunning. A beautiful and sexy car that is hard to not stare at.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs BMW M3
| Category | V8 Vantage | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.3 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 385 / 380 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 417 / 308 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1636 / 3607 | 1580 / 3483 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 235 / 232 | 266 / 262 |
Lap Times
Performance
| Category | V8 Vantage | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 15.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.0 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.6 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph | 8.7 s @ 96.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | V8 Vantage | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 1197 | 1267 |
| Straight line speed | 566 | 800 |
| Total | 1763 | 2067 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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