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M235i/135i vs E92 M3
BMW drive experience at phillip island race track today
Consensus among participants seems to be the m235i was the giant killer. Drove that first then the M3 and was a bit underwhelmed by the M3s lack of torque and punch out of corners. DCT was clunky by comparison to the 8 speed auto as well. On the Main straight the M3 started to haul arse hitting 235 on a soaking track compared with 5-10 km/h less in the m235i. And there is no doubt the v8 sounds fabulous, especially blips on downshift. But everywhere else the smaller car felt very more impressive. m3 a bit harder to turn in and balance in corners as well. My modified M135i would have showed up the M3.
There were several new M3/4s in the pit garage - unfortunately we missed driving these by a couple of weeks. M3 in blue and red/orange looked fabulous.
I should add the 428i was a tidy handler and performed quite well - a great road car and still reasonably quick. Just a shame it sounds like a washing machine.
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