M3 defeats Zonda around the 'ring for new record!

HyperM3 · 11-21-2007, 02:41 PM

You guys see this? I just stumbled upon it.

http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/354/C13915/

pander5 · 11-21-2007, 05:30 PM

That is a freakin' orgasmic video! Thanks for sharing and good find. If not for 2 cars he has to pass it might've been 7:20!

eleven11 · 11-21-2007, 06:15 PM

If, you'll excuse me... I need a little time to myself.

UltimateBMW · 11-21-2007, 06:58 PM

Looks like that CSL is being auctioned off as well, to the lowest unique bidder. Interesting, too bad it looks like you have to pay to bid.

BaLLzZz · 11-21-2007, 06:59 PM

woOow

Sedan_Clan · 11-21-2007, 07:29 PM

Like I said in the other thread, it's funny how they consider a supercharged CSL "lightly" modified. Sick whip though!

11-21-2007, 07:48 PM

damn that "LOADED" CSL has came a loooooong way.

11-21-2007, 07:49 PM

our 335s would probably go into limp mode after a minute or two on the nurburgring

BYZBYZ · 11-21-2007, 07:52 PM

Loaded CSL

little point on the mirror, Zonda!

Dammmittt · 11-21-2007, 08:25 PM

PURE P0RN. Awesome.

Definately not the first time around the track for the driver, great driving!!

My favorite is how fast he caught and past the other cars...friggin great!

normtrum · 11-21-2007, 08:29 PM

I messed on my screen.

E90ice · 11-21-2007, 09:18 PM

I wouldn't exactly call a supercharger "light mods". You don't go from 350 hp at the crank to 530 hp at the wheels with "light mods".

But anyway, it was a cool video. Impressive.

BK · 11-21-2007, 09:56 PM

Funny, I just saw that video this morning. I had a few reactions -

- the sound is un-f-ing-believable, just sick
- that car sticks to the track like glue
- amazing how well PS2 Gran Turismo has modeled the Ring

- he probably lost a second or so at the end there with the VW(?) in the way

spacedogg · 11-22-2007, 01:56 AM

Not to rain on people's parade...but...that's not an entirely fair or true statement that it "beat" the Zonda F as fastest car around the 'Ring...because there are lots of other cars that are even faster than both.

Zonda F is still the fastest road legal production car on the 'Ring. While this souped up M3 is faster, it isn't a production model--it has been modified from the M3 CSL which is the real production model.

Besides...if you really mod the M3...the M3 GTR can do the 'Ring in 7:12.

And if you account for production non-road legal cars like the Radical SR8...it can do the 'Ring in 6:55.

Just saying...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times

Year's_End · 11-22-2007, 05:39 AM

Agreed. At first I was confused cuz I was thinking about what you just posted.^

pander5 · 11-22-2007, 09:29 AM

I had the same reaction as E90ice (and others) in that it isn't "slightly" modified - it's blown and understanding that I immediately realized I wasn't seeing a stock M3 lap the ring.

However, I'm a 'ring lap video junkie and that is one of my favorite videos. I think I could close my eyes and get off on the sound only.

phrozen06 · 11-22-2007, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by that guy nico

our 335s would probably go into limp mode after a minute or two on the nurburgring

That was a good one.

My 330 would've exploded........

shiyan · 11-22-2007, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacedogg

Not to rain on people's parade...but...that's not an entirely fair or true statement that it "beat" the Zonda F as fastest car around the 'Ring...because there are lots of other cars that are even faster than both.

Zonda F is still the fastest road legal production car on the 'Ring. While this souped up M3 is faster, it isn't a production model--it has been modified from the M3 CSL which is the real production model.

Besides...if you really mod the M3...the M3 GTR can do the 'Ring in 7:12.

And if you account for production non-road legal cars like the Radical SR8...it can do the 'Ring in 6:55.

Just saying...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times

It's the fastest road legal car around the ring, which is a cool achievement.

M3 GTR is not road legal, and the I think that although you can call the Zonda "production", the production numbers involved are so small as to make the distinction between production and non production insignificant in this case, IMO.

BMWGermany · 11-22-2007, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eleven11

If, you'll excuse me... I need a little time to myself.

wth? ew

BMW MotorSport · 11-22-2007, 08:46 PM

WOW that was absolutely amazing. It is a road legal car which makes it even more impressive. If it wasn't for traffic I'm sure he would have shaved a few more seconds OFF.

Kev · 11-22-2007, 08:52 PM

Should we say M > AMG?

pander5 · 11-22-2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

Should we say M > AMG?

We should always say that!

11-21-2007, 02:41 PM	#1
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 376 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	M3 defeats Zonda around the 'ring for new record! You guys see this? I just stumbled upon it. http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/354/C13915/ __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-21-2007, 05:30 PM	#2
pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 32 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	That is a freakin' orgasmic video! Thanks for sharing and good find. If not for 2 cars he has to pass it might've been 7:20! __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 06:15 PM	#3
eleven11 Major 432 Rep 1,478 Posts Drives: -F31- Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Derby City iTrader: (0)	If, you'll excuse me... I need a little time to myself.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 06:58 PM	#4
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 455 Rep 3,287 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Looks like that CSL is being auctioned off as well, to the lowest unique bidder. Interesting, too bad it looks like you have to pay to bid.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 06:59 PM	#5
BaLLzZz Colonel 131 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	woOow __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 07:29 PM	#6
Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 27090 Rep 22,747 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Like I said in the other thread, it's funny how they consider a supercharged CSL "lightly" modified. Sick whip though!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 07:48 PM	#7
nico335 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	damn that "LOADED" CSL has came a loooooong way.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 07:49 PM	#8
nico335 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	our 335s would probably go into limp mode after a minute or two on the nurburgring
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 07:52 PM	#9
BYZBYZ Private First Class 10 Rep 113 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mars iTrader: (0)	Loaded CSL little point on the mirror, Zonda!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 08:25 PM	#10
Dammmittt My favorite sign. 186 Rep 4,338 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	PURE P0RN. Awesome. Definately not the first time around the track for the driver, great driving!! My favorite is how fast he caught and past the other cars...friggin great! __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 08:29 PM	#11
normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	I messed on my screen. __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 09:18 PM	#12
E90ice Banned 223 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't exactly call a supercharger "light mods". You don't go from 350 hp at the crank to 530 hp at the wheels with "light mods". But anyway, it was a cool video. Impressive. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2007, 09:56 PM	#13
BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Funny, I just saw that video this morning. I had a few reactions - - the sound is un-f-ing-believable, just sick - that car sticks to the track like glue - amazing how well PS2 Gran Turismo has modeled the Ring - he probably lost a second or so at the end there with the VW(?) in the way __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2007, 01:56 AM	#14
spacedogg Colonel 206 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Not to rain on people's parade...but...that's not an entirely fair or true statement that it "beat" the Zonda F as fastest car around the 'Ring...because there are lots of other cars that are even faster than both. Zonda F is still the fastest road legal production car on the 'Ring. While this souped up M3 is faster, it isn't a production model--it has been modified from the M3 CSL which is the real production model. Besides...if you really mod the M3...the M3 GTR can do the 'Ring in 7:12. And if you account for production non-road legal cars like the Radical SR8...it can do the 'Ring in 6:55. Just saying... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2007, 05:39 AM	#15
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1258 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Agreed. At first I was confused cuz I was thinking about what you just posted.^ __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2007, 09:29 AM	#16
pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 32 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I had the same reaction as E90ice (and others) in that it isn't "slightly" modified - it's blown and understanding that I immediately realized I wasn't seeing a stock M3 lap the ring. However, I'm a 'ring lap video junkie and that is one of my favorite videos. I think I could close my eyes and get off on the sound only. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2007, 08:46 PM	#20
BMW MotorSport Banned 106 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	WOW that was absolutely amazing. It is a road legal car which makes it even more impressive. If it wasn't for traffic I'm sure he would have shaved a few more seconds OFF.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2007, 08:52 PM	#21
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 499 Rep 8,824 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Should we say M > AMG? __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
	Appreciate 0 Quote