@ 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) | 1269 / 2798 | 1251 / 2758 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 158 / 155 | 160 / 158 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (post 06/2008) | 1:33.30 | 1:33.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.5 s | 18.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.6 s | 21.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 33.7 s | 33.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 26.9 s | 26.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.5 s | 16.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.2 s @ 92.0 mph | 14.9 s @ 95.7 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.9 s @ 116.2 mph | 26.3 s @ 115.6 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 226 kph (140 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) | 0.43 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 12.1 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) | 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E30) | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 1300 | 1398 |
| Total | 1400 | 1498 |
Verdict
BRZ is the fastest by a small margin.
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