Re: BMW M-Coupé, different movies, hartge does something on it..
The M coupe certainly does not have the acceleration of the GT3 but when you are driving it, it feels fast. Driving it is like slipping on a tight glove which then becomes an extention of yourself. It goes where you aim it,you think,it moves. I have had the software program done (dinan stage II) and I have had the car up to 160 on the speedometer (probably the speedo is off by 5-8 mph) and it was as steady and solid as can be.
The GT3-now we are talking about big brother. Faster, very nimble, very great sound from that engine especially above 6000 rpm. Put it in first and it take a split second to go up the rev range to shift 2nd. Take 2nd up to redline and you are at 82mph. After that it soars. It doesn't feel like the m coupe in terms of an outer skin. It certainly feels bigger,wider, and more of a road presence. It is the type of car that you have no desire to play the radio (haven't played it since I got the car (except when I'm waitinfg fo my wife).
I will keep the M Coupe until my Lotus Elise gets here and then I think it might be time to part. I usually keep cars for about a year or so (M5,M3,Viper GTS, C5 corvette). I have had the M Coupe for over 3 years and it is always a thrill to drive it.
Timeless styling,.......great car.