You've probably heard of the latest M3, the E92 incarnation. Well, you'd never really know if it lives up to its reputation. Here's the stats:


Body Type: Saloon/Sedan/Coupe Two Doors, Four Seats.
L/W/H Dimensions: 4615mm/1804mm/1424mm.
Wheelbase:2761mm

Engine: BMW S65 4.0L(3.999L) V8 DOHC,32v - 420 hp/309 KW at 8300rpm and 400nm at 3900rpm
Redline/Cutout: 8250rpm/8400rpm
Engine Weight: 1202kg
0-100km/h: 4.8 (coupe), 4.9 (sedan)
0-400m: 12.5 @184.8km/h
Top Speed:249.4 km/h, approximately 250km/h (limited)
Fuel/Tank: 98 octane(PULP)/63L

Drive: Rear Wheels

Transmission: 6 speed manual/7 speed M-DCT

Kerb Weight:1580kg

Power-to-weight ratio: 196kW/tonne

Suspension: struts,A-arms,anti-roll bar (f); multi-links,coil springs, anti-roll bar (r).

Tire Width: 1538mm(f)/1539mm(r)

Steering: power rack and pinion

Turning Circle: 11.7m

Lock-to-lock: 2.3 turns

Brakes: 360mm ventilated/drilled discs, single piston calipers(f); 350mm ventilated/ drilled discs, single piston calipers (r).

Safety Systems: ABS, DSC

Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport
Tire Size: 245/40ZR18 (f), 265/40ZR18 (r).
Rim Size: 18"

Price: $157,000-$165,470

Is it really this slow? Search around and find out for yourself.