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VIDEO: How fast is the new BMW M3?

F80 M3 launch control

One of the first F80 M3s delivered in the world has ended up with a frequent buyer in Dubai. He’s had his car for a couple of weeks now and he’s been updating the world via the Bimmerpost forum. This video showing off the car’s lightning quick launch control feature took our fancy.

After you’ve watched the video we’re sure you’ll agree the answer to our question is: bloody fast! And while a 35°C day might be on the chilly side for Dubai, it’s still less than ideal conditions for a high performance turbo. Although the new M3 seemed to cope just fine.

[Source: Bimmerpost | Thanks to Robbo for the tip]

8 replies on “VIDEO: How fast is the new BMW M3?”

I love the new sound. To me it’s race car like. Mine will be in the Yas Marina Blue. Robbo, what colour you getting?

Btw Lima, that is the only M3 that has been delivered. It was a mistake. Although I believe a M4 has also been delivered to someone very special in Bavaria who always get the first M model.

I love the new sound. To me it’s race car like. Mine will be in the Yas Marina Blue. Robbo, what colour you getting?

Btw Lima, that is the only M3 that has been delivered. It was a mistake. As you know the press is only getting to drive this car in Portugal today. Although I believe a M4 has also been delivered to someone very special in Bavaria who always get the first M model.

BAM! 3rd gear, 135km/h, and still about 500 rpm until redline! I like how the Speed Warning disappears at about 180km/h, like there is no point of return!
Way, great colour choice, what colour trim?
Maybe in 15 years I can upgrade from my E36 318is or E30 325i Convertible. I’ll start saving now.

WillW, just black full leather interior with carbon fibre trims and carbon roof.

Way, I wanted YMB, but it is my wifes car, and she wasn’t sure. So we are going all black, SB, black wheels, black leather and CF trim. I’m very impressed by the video!

Me too Robbo. I was in two minds about the car but after seeing that I made up my mind. Ours will also be my wife’s car most likely.

I like the new M3 a lot, but it sounds like a Playstation game. It is certainly the worst sounding M3 in history. But we all expected that because of it being turbo charged. Still I guess it will be the fastest and best handling in history according to all reports so that is some kind of consolation.

I still prefer the sound of the screaming E49 atmo inline 6.

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