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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the BMW M3 G80 gets there in 12.20 s — 3.39 s ahead of the BMW M3 E30.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | BMW M3 G80 | BMW M3 E30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 3.96 s | 7.20 s |
| 0–100 mph | 8.86 s | — s |
| 60 ft | 2.03 s | 2.74 s |
| 1/8 mile | 7.99 s | 10.28 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.20 s | 15.60 s |
| Trap speed | 117.7 mph | 94.2 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the BMW M3 G80, 8/10 for the BMW M3 E30 — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | BMW M3 G80 | BMW M3 E30 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 1986 |
| Power | 473 bhp | 197 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,705 kg | 1,300 kg |
| Power to weight | 278 bhp/t | 152 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |