The Competition Package includes Adaptive M Suspension, which has been extensively tuned to the enhanced performance and handling, and which features new springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, along with reconfigured driving modes (Comfort, Sport and Sport+). What is the difference between the M3 and M3 Competition packages? The base M3 gets a 473-horsepower, inline-six-cylinder engine, … Read more
2021 BMW M3 Sedan: Priced at $69,900 MSRP. 2021 BMW M3 Competition Sedan: Priced at $72,800 MSRP. Is the M4 better than M3? Given that both cars utilize an identical engine and drivetrain in the current generation, depending on the transmission you choose, the M4 would be the faster car due to its weight loss … Read more
As for how they drive, our testers felt that while both cars excel in this area, the Alfa Romeo is a touch more agile and exciting than the BMW. In everyday driving, the Alfa Romeo’s ride also proves more compliant and its eight-speed automatic is more in tune with driver needs than the BMW. Is … Read more
A burble tune, for those just joining us, is engine software that purposely causes backfires and crackles for audible effect. Do burble tunes hurt turbos? The burble tunes while dumb, and ricey as hell, are not doing anything to destroy turbos on decel. What do you need for a burble tune? You need to have: … Read more
The Competition Package includes Adaptive M Suspension, which has been extensively tuned to the enhanced performance and handling, and which features new springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, along with reconfigured driving modes (Comfort, Sport and Sport+). What is the difference between the M3 and M3 Competition packages? The base M3 gets a 473-horsepower, inline-six-cylinder engine, … Read more
2022 M3 xDrive Sedan/M3 Competition Sedan/M3 Sedan: 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds/3.8 seconds/4.1 seconds. 2022 M4 Competition Coupe/M4 Coupe: 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds/3.8 seconds/4.1 seconds. How fast is a BMW M3 Competition? Gallery: 2021 BMW M3 Competition: First Drive The stock powertrain – BMW’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six – makes 503 hp (375 kW) and … Read more
If you aren’t going to track the car, the CCBs should be fine as-is up to 75-80k+ miles on the car. The rotors should last much longer than 75-80k miles. At that point you should just be replacing the pads if you’re just doing normal daily driving. CCB are cool. How much does it cost … Read more
Gallery: 2021 BMW M3 Competition: First Drive The stock M3 needs 4.1 seconds to reach 62 mph and has its top speed limited to 155 mph (250 kph). The tuned car blows past that with a blistering 193–mph (311 kph) top speed. How fast is the 2022 BMW M3 Competition? Top speed is 180 mph … Read more
In the M4, carbon ceramic brakes cost $8,150 and since they can only be opted with the bigger, 19-inch wheels, you’ll have to shelve an additional $1,200 for the rims. How long do BMW carbon ceramic brakes last? If you aren’t going to track the car, the CCBs should be fine as-is up to 75-80k+ … Read more
The modified M3 has a reprogrammed ECU and nothing else. Wrench Studios was able to crack the M3’s ECU to tune it, wringing more power out the powertrain. It has no other modifications other than the ECU tune, which takes the stock output up to 600 hp (447 kW) and 516 pound-feet (700 Newton-meter) of … Read more