Just a few more details about the performance of the new M3. BMW published at the press conference a 0-1000km time of 23.3 seconds. This compares with the latest M5 Touring which they quote 22.9 seconds for. The M5 Saloon is quoted at 22.7 seconds. They also quote a 80-120 km/h figure in 4th gear of 4.9 seconds which compares with the 5.2 seconds they quote for the 335i. The M3 CSL numbers were 23.5 and 5.0 seconds. The E46 M3 numbers were 24.2 and 5.3 seconds.
