Performance Review: BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Frozen Edition E92 - [2010]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW 3 Series Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Frozen Edition E92 is the 7 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo and the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport.This particular BMW 3 Series has a 3999cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 3 Series shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 3 Series's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1675 kgs (3692 lbs) this makes the BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Frozen Edition E92 in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW 3 Series shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 3999cc 32V V8 engine produces 443 bhp (330 kW) @ 8400 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 310 lb-ft (420.3 Nm) @ 3900 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW 3 Series you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1954 Jaguar D Type 3.4L (289.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW 3 Series.

The BMW 3 Series has a Power to weight ratio of 264.4 bhp per ton and 185.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 3 Series competing with the 1954 Jaguar D Type 3.4L (289.3 bhp per ton) or the 2004 TVR T350 T 3.6 (289.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW 3 Series generating around 185.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1999 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V6 - Classic JDM (210.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1999 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM (210.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Frozen Edition E92 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs). This BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Frozen Edition E92 is also faster than the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the and the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 3 Series and the 1978 BMW M1 3.5 2d Manual

When talking about the performance of the BMW 3 Series on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.97 secs @ 105.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1978 BMW M1 3.5 2d Manual (12.91 secs), the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 SRT-6 2d Auto (12.91 secs), and the 1964 Pontiac GTO 6.4 V8 (12.91 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2010 version of the BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Frozen Edition E92 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2010 3 Series equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2010 BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Frozen Edition E92 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2010 3 Series Rivals List.

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