BMW M3 Generations DRAG RACE

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  • Опубліковано 7 кві 2023
  • Thanks to everyone for lending us their cars:
    - E30: www.esaautomotive.co.uk www.motorgurus.co.uk/
    - E36: / 301934038312883
    - E46: / choicewindows
    - E92: / mr_.ds
    - F80: / l5wpp / / rsautomotiveltd
    - G80: / exoticislandproduce
    BMW FANS LET’S GOOOOOO!!
    We’ve got our hands on every generation of BMW M3, and they’re about to go head-to-head over the quarter-mile to find out just how far the M3 has evolved over the generations.
    So for this line-up, we have:
    - E30 M3
    - E36 M3
    - E46 M3
    - E92 M5
    - F80 M3
    - G80 M3
    It literally doesn’t get better than this!
    The question is, how different will the performance be across these cars? After all, we can already see in the stats just how different they are. The E30 M3 rolls up with a 2.3-litre 4 cylinder that can produce 200hp and 240Nm, whilst the G80 is packing a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six that can produce 510hp and 650Nm!
    So surely it’ll be a clean sweep for the G80, right? Or could an older edition spring a surprise? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @carwow
    @carwow  Рік тому +1373

    What's the best car in this line-up? VOTE BELOW!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Рік тому +2643

      VOTE: E30 M3!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Рік тому +1309

      VOTE: E36 M3!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Рік тому +7935

      VOTE: E46 M3!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Рік тому +2939

      VOTE: E92 M3!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Рік тому +3995

      VOTE: F80 M3!

  • @nikolaypavlov1994
    @nikolaypavlov1994 Рік тому +11885

    The M3 won!

  • @ci-ci42
    @ci-ci42 Рік тому +3646

    A similar race with all the m5 models would be so nice

  • @rahulbadul7020
    @rahulbadul7020 Рік тому +52

    Had a 1986 E30 BMW 323i automatic in henna red. It lasted 24 years with 840000km original engine and gearbox no overhaul. Truly the best car I've ever owned. Never bought another BMW after it. I don't know what the new cars are like, I can only imagine how good they must be now, but the E30 will always remain in my heart. I regret having sold mine on. I now drive a Honda Civic that I respect, but don't really care for, like I did with my E30. Thank You BMW for all the memories ❤❤❤❤ Respect!

    • @BlueWafer
      @BlueWafer 2 місяці тому +3

      The true BMW's died with the E60/E90. The last true BMW's are the E39 and the E46 (E38 also). Now, the 3 series are the same size on the outside as the E39 5 series and smaller on the inside. I owned a 2001 E39 for 15 years, now I own a 2018 430i. No comparison on the comfort and the driving feel (the E39 was 10 classes above)

    • @Im-built-tough
      @Im-built-tough 2 місяці тому

      E30 is nice

  • @DKSON1337
    @DKSON1337 Рік тому +139

    I'm genuinely surprised by how well the E46 performed, what a beast even to this day..

    • @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
      @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan 9 місяців тому +2

      That 3.2L N/A inline 6 still holds up~ Pulls real hard

    • @pav2k351
      @pav2k351 2 місяці тому +5

      E46 is a beast, but in all fairness, Matt is an insanely skilled driver and pretty sure the lad in the e92 m3 isn’t as skilled as Matt, he should’ve been closer

    • @user-zm5br1kx1j
      @user-zm5br1kx1j Місяць тому +1

      Und das als Saug Motor❤

  • @oliverayoub5
    @oliverayoub5 Рік тому +1571

    It's scary to think that the E92 is 15 years old and still looks absolutely stunning, same for the E46

    • @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
      @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Рік тому +88

      Those two were the best generations for the M3 imo, although the E36 and the F80 are still equally as beautiful :) Although the E92 has the best engine by far, because that S65 4.0L V8 is such a special engine.

    • @anwarabdullah8581
      @anwarabdullah8581 Рік тому +2

      @@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan F80❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @toma4528
      @toma4528 Рік тому +38

      Matt in E92 would perform 100 times better than that dude. Just watching from my couch I can tell his timing on gear change is the worst. 🚮

    • @isaiah2622
      @isaiah2622 Рік тому +5

      E46❤

    • @chris.312
      @chris.312 Рік тому +30

      The e92 driver isn't doing justice

  • @isaacs9686
    @isaacs9686 Рік тому +1609

    That’s purple on the f80 looks so damn good

    • @MatiKosa
      @MatiKosa Рік тому +77

      Looks more like blue to me, San Marino blue probably.

    • @chrisserthedisser
      @chrisserthedisser Рік тому +11

      ​@@MatiKosaits "Dan" marino blue. You have your colors mixed up.

    • @chrisserthedisser
      @chrisserthedisser Рік тому +29

      That F80 looks so good! There: FIXED

    • @stefand1254others
      @stefand1254others Рік тому

      @@chrisserthedisser lol its ''SAN'' just do a quick google search bro, its not that difficult

    • @9g.m4nga65
      @9g.m4nga65 Рік тому +4

      Making me want to wrap mine! That color is crazy

  • @DerKaktusAvant
    @DerKaktusAvant 4 місяці тому +8

    As an E46 M3 owner I am extremely proud. What a car, incredible piece of engineering in its time. For it to keep up with the new cars is outstanding. I love mine and won’t change it for anything. Every time I drive it, it feels like the first time.

  • @TamjidVlogs
    @TamjidVlogs Рік тому +18

    E46 and 92 are my picks. E46 is my all time favourite..perfect balance and the fact it still is any where near cars 15 years newer is crazy. but I just can’t ignore that v8 of the next generation😮‍💨

  • @JordanInaan
    @JordanInaan Рік тому +392

    I want to go through life with the attitude of the E30 driver 😂 so chill and laid back.

    • @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
      @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Рік тому +7

      Same guy that was in the Macan GTS when they had the drag race with all of Porsche's normal car range :D Loved him~ But honestly, I agree with him, that E30 M3 must be such a cool thing to drive nowadays. Imagine what it was like to drive when it came out :)

    • @mattiasgonzalez
      @mattiasgonzalez Рік тому

      3:30 Wait what, that is Blackpanthaa line😂

    • @MiraSubieGirl
      @MiraSubieGirl 10 місяців тому +1

      Its the best there by a mile... E36/42 also great. Wouldnt touch the rest.

  • @hotchkess846
    @hotchkess846 Рік тому +503

    The E46 and the E92 both have absolutely timeless designs. They've both aged like fine wine. As much as I love the E92 and its high revving V8, the E46 is still king for me. I love that car, and the way it drives. It's enticing to say the least.

    • @mediocreman2
      @mediocreman2 Рік тому +9

      Not the E92. It looked old when it came out. But the E46 yes.

    • @trazyntheinfinite
      @trazyntheinfinite Рік тому +10

      @@mediocreman2 sorry i have to disagree on this
      But yeah design is always question of taste and is subjective

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Рік тому +1

      @@mediocreman2 the M3 E46 has far more attractive body design than even Ferrari F40.

    • @Youcallthesebagels_
      @Youcallthesebagels_ Рік тому +19

      @@mediocreman2e92 still looks modern, not sure what you’re on about lol. E46 looks late 90s.

    • @lesnuitssanskimwilde7986
      @lesnuitssanskimwilde7986 Рік тому +3

      @@Youcallthesebagels_ Looking modern does not mean looking good.

  • @jaynicholas7738
    @jaynicholas7738 11 місяців тому +30

    The E46 is an absolute icon and will hold its own on the track.
    My personal faves are the e92 & f80.
    The G model i just cant get on board with the looks, but the driver though 😊

  • @philmedor13
    @philmedor13 Рік тому +9

    E46 will always be my favorite. beautiful launch and awesome cars

  • @Locknuts84
    @Locknuts84 Рік тому +316

    E46 is unbelievable for its time. So much power from a NA 6.

    • @simonsayz5422
      @simonsayz5422 Рік тому +8

      And it looks so good

    • @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
      @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Рік тому +10

      The looks, the sounds, the nostalgia. That E46 M3 is my favourite out of all the M3's as well, but the E92 looks and sounds just as amazing.

  • @lilmacfarlan3
    @lilmacfarlan3 Рік тому +969

    As an e46 owner I’m fairly proud of this. These cars are amazing off the line.

    • @Mattdude411
      @Mattdude411 Рік тому +38

      I just sold my E46 M3 which I had for 10 years yesterday and I'm definitely feeling sad already lol.

    • @nateodz
      @nateodz Рік тому +6

      @@Mattdude411 🤦‍♂️

    • @tresav4247
      @tresav4247 Рік тому

      @@Mattdude411 smh

    • @HAID3R821
      @HAID3R821 Рік тому +5

      @@Mattdude411 their value is slowly going up 😂😂😂

    • @user-fn1it6pd4v
      @user-fn1it6pd4v Рік тому +3

      ​@@Mattdude411 а зачем продал? Ведь эти машины с большой историей. Сейчас нет больше таких и качественей. Сейчас только маркетинг, штампуют их как носки.

  • @CihangirGumustas
    @CihangirGumustas 10 місяців тому +3

    I do not generally comment on UA-cam videos, but Dear Mat and his team, you guys are doing a really amazing job! You guys are even the favorite channel of my 4 years old son! Kepp rocking, and love from Istanbul.

  • @jaredmac11
    @jaredmac11 Рік тому +16

    Man it's impressive how well the E46 can hang

  • @avishkarsingh744
    @avishkarsingh744 Рік тому +832

    Damn that F80 is something else. They reached the peak with the design there

  • @meizind6555
    @meizind6555 Рік тому +1719

    Matt has gotten scary good at launching manuals

    • @matteightytwo
      @matteightytwo Рік тому +170

      Those gear changes were bolt action precise. That's how it used to have to be, before they started fitting automatics to performance cars

    • @laistab1916
      @laistab1916 Рік тому +28

      Only taken this long 😂😂

    • @snm1786
      @snm1786 Рік тому +2

      lol

    • @swamin764
      @swamin764 Рік тому +45

      Exactly, nailed every single start

    • @snm1786
      @snm1786 Рік тому +4

      @@swamin764 yep

  • @StefenFoy21
    @StefenFoy21 11 місяців тому +9

    The E92 was a special, special car in its day. I’ve never owned one (I’ve owned a standard 1999 E39 BMW 520i) but I’ve been in one as a passenger and it’s speed stunned me. This was back in 2008 when it was new. The E92 will always be my favourite- in my opinion it’s certainly the best sounding M3 in fact the best sounding car I’ve ever heard in my life. What a car!!!.

    • @jamesgarvey8402
      @jamesgarvey8402 11 місяців тому +3

      Yep.. I’ve had a lot of time in the e92. It’s very special. I also drove a 600hp supercharged e92 and my lord… perfection!

    • @Sennaprat
      @Sennaprat Місяць тому

      I don't think the e92 in this race was driven right. The launch control was bad on these and they need to be driven in simply manual M mode with DCT. 12.6 is easily possible
      Also the character, sound and everything is so goooood. 6yrs of ownership and I smile everyday I drive my @com3t_m3
      Even today I get the respectable nod from car enthusiasts. Driven the M2 comp, f89 M3 comp too which were all quick...but lacked the excitement the E92 got

  • @arthurradan3074
    @arthurradan3074 7 місяців тому +20

    The driver in the e92 is so bad

  • @liillokkaa
    @liillokkaa Рік тому +251

    The purple F80 looks glorious! But the e92 and e46 oh my, they aged so well! 😍

    • @thefridgeman
      @thefridgeman 4 місяці тому +1

      not purple, blue.
      San Marino blue.

  • @liamfill
    @liamfill Рік тому +317

    Growing up as a 90s kid , the E46 will always hold a special place in my heart.
    There’s just something about that motor

    • @dodoz44
      @dodoz44 Рік тому +24

      Also, Most Wanted influence lol.

    • @kev7co
      @kev7co Рік тому +4

      The gtr

    • @JoiceVaderd
      @JoiceVaderd Рік тому +8

      I was born in 1999, but I absolutely love the E46. I owned a 2001 330i. My dream car is an E46 M3. I tell people that all the time

    • @dodoz44
      @dodoz44 Рік тому +4

      @@JoiceVaderd
      It was mine too back in the day. I ended up with a C6 Corvette though, and fuck, do I not regret my decision.

    • @gabrielgabrielgabrielgabriel46
      @gabrielgabrielgabrielgabriel46 Рік тому

      Yeah it sounds like my mummy giggling with my daddy around a midnight.

  • @Philectro
    @Philectro Рік тому +1

    Thank you!
    Really enjoying…
    Fan from Germany🤙🏻

  • @riyadabrahams2278
    @riyadabrahams2278 Рік тому +4

    The colour on that F80 is absolutely stunning 😍💜

  • @MDK_q8
    @MDK_q8 Рік тому +443

    WE NEED AN M5 drag race 🔥🔥🔥

    • @rockyrobin24
      @rockyrobin24 Рік тому +2

      Agreed use mine matt F90 😂😂😂

    • @bkhantheking1
      @bkhantheking1 Рік тому

      Yesssssss plzzzz

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 Рік тому +1

      @@rockyrobin24 use also F40.

    • @UnrealOG137
      @UnrealOG137 11 місяців тому

      Nah the E60 would eat its rod bearings halfway into the drag race

  • @CJLCarguy
    @CJLCarguy Рік тому +475

    This is my kind of race

  • @Vernonchan
    @Vernonchan 10 місяців тому +2

    So pleasantly surprised at the E46. Didnt expect that at all. Fast old beauty! 🎉❤

  • @javi_335i
    @javi_335i Рік тому

    Nice video. 3 groups of 2 from different era’s🔥🔥🔥

  • @TGShunai
    @TGShunai Рік тому +328

    The F80 just looks so good, I'd have that any day of the week

    • @mattgraver3604
      @mattgraver3604 Рік тому +71

      If only I could put the G80 interior in the F80 it would be the perfect car

    • @taladon6420
      @taladon6420 Рік тому

      True

    • @anwarabdullah8581
      @anwarabdullah8581 Рік тому +1

      This is called Pure perfection.

    • @bengscbme
      @bengscbme Рік тому +2

      ​@@mattgraver3604 I'd also take the s58

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Рік тому

      @@bengscbme S58? I am gonna take the E46, E92, and M3 2003.

  • @michaels8336
    @michaels8336 Рік тому +361

    1st Race starts at 5:21
    2nd Race starts at 7:03
    3rd Race starts at 8:38
    4th Race starts at 10:30
    5th Race starts at 12:51
    Brake test starts at 14:41
    All the rest you can skip!

    • @rsjet
      @rsjet Рік тому +14

      Skip the sound test? And these cars are too good looking to skip!

    • @Angolaskateunion_20
      @Angolaskateunion_20 Рік тому +3

      Your the future my friend 🎉

    • @KingSnoop
      @KingSnoop 11 місяців тому +1

      The M3 Always Wins🚦

    • @gabyx19
      @gabyx19 11 місяців тому +6

      They cant film properly not a single drone view. No overall view. Plans sucks

    • @alexfurgy
      @alexfurgy 11 місяців тому +1

      THX 😉

  • @mphomadibeng9454
    @mphomadibeng9454 10 місяців тому

    Finally, What I've Been Waiting For
    For The Love Of BMW✊
    Thanks Matt

  • @trackshun
    @trackshun 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m a honda guy, and absolutely love clowing on the bmw brand really for no reason at all. I’ve owned a white ‘91 735i and a e46 sedan. Love everything about bmw’s especially the special feel you get when you’re in that all black interior and the orange dash lights when it’s night time. E46 M3 is one of the 5 bmw chassis’ that i’d own. Such an amazing car

  • @jackward-ds1ue
    @jackward-ds1ue Рік тому +131

    E46 M3 was a dream car as a kid, and still is now

  • @carswith-k
    @carswith-k Рік тому +861

    Years after its initial debut, the E92 still looks great. Such a timeless design.

    • @justsomeguy1141
      @justsomeguy1141 Рік тому +95

      Nah the back is boring. E46 is the only truly timeless design there.

    • @Thesomersetgimp
      @Thesomersetgimp Рік тому +62

      They are all pretty timeless. But particularly the e46.

    • @magnustan841
      @magnustan841 Рік тому +37

      Agreed, E90 gen is still my favourite looking M3 to date, followed by E30 and G80.

    • @jacobvanderhooft2188
      @jacobvanderhooft2188 Рік тому +16

      @@justsomeguy1141 looks so old lol that’s not timeless

    • @Supervhizor
      @Supervhizor Рік тому +3

      i hate the piggy nose on it. Only car of that era they got right was the e89 z4.

  • @rkfreese
    @rkfreese Рік тому +9

    E30. Hands down. The others may be faster but the E30 is just such an incredible car. It's such a raw experience, just you and the car, nothing else, and that makes it the best drive, in my opinion.

    • @junyaiwase
      @junyaiwase 11 місяців тому

      G80 wipes no difficulty

    • @rkfreese
      @rkfreese 11 місяців тому +1

      @@junyaiwase for me it's not about the speed of the drive, it's more about the experience while doing it. The G80 is fast, it's a thrilling drive, but the E30 is just so much more than just the speed. If you can't drive without electronic aids, then you can't drive an E30. The new cars do half the driving for you, these days.
      Sure, they're quick, but if they didn't have all of those electronics keeping you on the road, they'd be almost impossible to drive properly.
      Having driven both variants, I'd still pick the E30.
      You're allowed to disagree with me, it's a free world, just don't expect to change my mind on it. Old school is more fun for me.

    • @TheLiamis
      @TheLiamis 10 місяців тому

      ​@@rkfreesee30 will be least likely to breakdown all the time.

  • @sharath123sk
    @sharath123sk 10 місяців тому

    The Jodi way of “common baby!” I love it, feels more like a mother encouraging her kid❤

  • @arkoudiou
    @arkoudiou Рік тому +341

    I love the vibes of the E30 driver! Enjoying the ride with an awesome car!

    • @Agent039
      @Agent039 Рік тому +7

      the E30 is an awesome car and will be my favourite

    • @skylinedrag
      @skylinedrag Рік тому +2

      ​@@Agent039 and slower than Fiesta...

    • @Agent039
      @Agent039 Рік тому +3

      @@skylinedrag your comparing an 35+ year old car with a new car? these cars aren't in the same class anyways. not the same bodystyle and stuff like that.

    • @mrsnezbit2219
      @mrsnezbit2219 Рік тому +3

      ​@@skylinedrag there are people like me that don't care about performance, we Just like a car that we are never tired ti look at. There are some Cars that are Simply beautiful

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 Рік тому

      @@skylinedrag slower than even Ford GT40.

  • @Cowley46
    @Cowley46 Рік тому +114

    You did the E46 proud there Matt, some great launches.

  • @Surush92
    @Surush92 11 місяців тому

    thank you for this classic piece of art in my ears 🎉❤

  • @zelbow7322
    @zelbow7322 Рік тому +8

    The paint job on the f80 comp is insane

    • @thefridgeman
      @thefridgeman 4 місяці тому

      San Marino Blue, it's amazing.

  • @JimacGTti
    @JimacGTti Рік тому +448

    I'm genuinely surprised that the gorgeous E46 performed so well with almost 150k miles on it! Impressive!

    • @BoostedR130
      @BoostedR130 Рік тому +5

      S54 is legendary. Mine was making around 800 to the crank at over 200k miles on the original engine!

    • @salvadortena7173
      @salvadortena7173 Рік тому +9

      Miles doesn’t matter

    • @y2ksierra
      @y2ksierra Рік тому +2

      @@salvadortena7173 as long as maintained properly, this is very true.

    • @ty1949
      @ty1949 Рік тому

      @@BoostedR130 how tf you getting 800 out of the s54? Is it FBO?

    • @BoostedR130
      @BoostedR130 11 місяців тому

      @@ty1949 I was running the maximumpsi kit with a precision 6870 turbo and custom exhaust/intake manifold. Never touched the engine or transmission and it ran like this for years before I returned it to stock and sold it. Best dyno was 720 rwhp @ 18.5 psi and I had it up to 22/23psi before I sold it, maybe high 700's?

  • @goatbaaad3711
    @goatbaaad3711 Рік тому +289

    That e92 needs a driver mod
    Edit: y’all love explaining stories why about the e92 power band and n54 this and 335 that… I know. I don’t care. All I said was it needed a driver mod. I didn’t say it was the fastest best bmw ever.

    • @gazamisheawoh
      @gazamisheawoh Рік тому +36

      Driver delete *

    • @anilmuldur1221
      @anilmuldur1221 Рік тому +24

      E36 also😅

    • @r129r16pfl
      @r129r16pfl Рік тому +24

      ​@@anilmuldur1221+e36 probably had broken vanos, it was unbelievably slow

    • @callumcurtis15
      @callumcurtis15 Рік тому +10

      Honestly they are just a bit underwhelming, I've been a passenger in one with my mate giving it some and I was thinking to myself that my f30 335d feels quicker. I know my 335d is not actually quicker but It definitely pushes you back in your seat more and just feels more aggressive .

    • @chubbsmasterson
      @chubbsmasterson Рік тому +9

      Naturally aspirated engines, you need to rev the hell out of the e92 v8 to get peak power, sometimes folks start from too low revs when downshifting while it should be starting ideal from 5k band

  • @justinparks9081
    @justinparks9081 8 місяців тому +2

    E92 driver was granny shifting like a mofo. E46 is what made me fall in love with M3s. It would be hard for me to choose between an E92 and F80

  • @dominikgunar
    @dominikgunar 4 місяці тому +1

    I just wanted to see if anyone has done all BMW M3 drag race and wow there it was 😂 no way nice vid bro

  • @germanengineering204
    @germanengineering204 Рік тому +647

    Might not be the most popular opinion, but I'll have the F80 for sure! What a beauty!!

  • @Presto_001
    @Presto_001 Рік тому +119

    That F80 color is awesome!!! 🔥👌

  • @mikey8258
    @mikey8258 Рік тому +1

    That Beenie Man song at the intro was fire 🔥🔥🔥 “Zim zimma”

  • @malcomthewasp
    @malcomthewasp 11 місяців тому +1

    Anything with Jodie Kidd thrashing around in cars, is definitely worth watching… her enthusiasm makes the world a happier place….

  • @ultimatist
    @ultimatist Рік тому +33

    I'm going to attribute how close the E46 was to the E92 to driver error vs. Matt's experience drag racing. Get someone who can do a clean launch in the E92 and you may well have it sitting perfectly between the E46 and the F80.

    • @jamesgarvey8402
      @jamesgarvey8402 11 місяців тому +3

      My thoughts too.

    • @elliotfrench1801
      @elliotfrench1801 11 місяців тому +2

      Spot on

    • @bergeracvandamme
      @bergeracvandamme 24 дні тому +1

      Agreed. I've owned the E46 and E92 and no way is the E92 only slightly ahead. The performance gap when properly driven is huge.

  • @carlos64030
    @carlos64030 Рік тому +104

    I like the F80 the most, and the blue-ish purple example in this video looks SOOOOO good!

  • @motoripzz3521
    @motoripzz3521 11 місяців тому +2

    that f80 is beautiful with that wrap🔥😩

  • @peacepeace5930
    @peacepeace5930 11 місяців тому

    All of these bmws have a place in my heart. And I’m sure that goes for all of us bmw enthusiasts.
    For me the e9x is my fav all time, current I love the g80s , the f80s left a great impression , the e46 is a huge jump from generations before it and set the standard , the e36 was the m3 we almost did not get but of course the euro spec is what was needed not the crappy American version slower engine that most of America got, the e30 is just a legend it’s beautiful and classic, slow as it is it’s a collectors item.
    Gentlemen what a fun time watching .

  • @imraanmdala8581
    @imraanmdala8581 Рік тому +124

    This is by far one of the best generation races 🔥🔥

  • @ZiggyLaCont
    @ZiggyLaCont Рік тому +74

    The E46 looks absolutely timeless! ❤

    • @Mav86asian
      @Mav86asian Рік тому +1

      It looks old and dated. That is not timeless LOL. The E92 on the other hand…

    • @bobafittness1346
      @bobafittness1346 Рік тому +13

      It is timeless.

    • @zac7386
      @zac7386 Рік тому +3

      @@Mav86asian I maybe biased since I own one but I strongly disagree it is timeless.

    • @livewia
      @livewia Рік тому +7

      @@Mav86asian E92 ugly compared to the E46

    • @Mav86asian
      @Mav86asian Рік тому

      @@user-vi3mr9ro8c not the engine. I am sure the engine is great. I am referring to the looks.

  • @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
    @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Рік тому

    That E92 and E46 are just monsters ~ They kepy up with the F80 and G80 pretty well for how old they are.

  • @NeilOKeefePrivate
    @NeilOKeefePrivate Рік тому +40

    Had the E36 Evo back in the day, and didn’t feel as connected when I swapped to an E46. The differential in the E36 made steering with the rear dead easy, and the power was beautifully linear. E46 had no real finesse in the handling, and all the torque was downstairs so chasing revs was pointless. An Estoril Blue E36 Evo still makes me smile. A real classic IMO.

    • @typeh2904
      @typeh2904 12 днів тому

      I had the Estoril Evo, with 284° cams, X-pipe, LTW flywheel, 3.64 diff, CSL rear arms, lightened to 1400kg without gutting, it went as faster than stock E46 at the time!

  • @hilmiwali
    @hilmiwali Рік тому +52

    I need m5 generations after this

    • @amirulzamir
      @amirulzamir Рік тому +1

      Then M5 and M3 of each generation

  • @VICIOUSLYFAST
    @VICIOUSLYFAST 2 місяці тому +2

    That e36 is just perfect

  • @nichhodge8503
    @nichhodge8503 10 місяців тому

    My first M3 was the E46 which I got when I was 23yrs old and I absolutely loved it but I did trade it in for the F92 model and after that I started to get M5’s because my dad got the E60 which was the last naturally aspirated M5 with a W10 engine. My first M5 was the F10 and I got the competition pack (they didn’t have a Competition version of the M5 just an additional option called the competition pack) and I now have the current F90 M5 Competition which has the AWD XDrive. I’ve also a Mercedes C63 AMG S which I’ve had modified since I couldn’t get my hands on a Black Series version. When I first saw the front of the G80 M3 I loved how much more aggressive the front bumper looks over the F80 but wasn’t keen on the front grills as it doesn’t look like the traditional BMW kidney grill but I’ve really grown to love it and might even get the M4 G82

  • @dimid.454
    @dimid.454 Рік тому +54

    E46 and F80 are so freaking beautiful. I love them ❤

  • @bkb2508
    @bkb2508 Рік тому +231

    The change in grille from the M3 F80 to the G80 is unreal.

    • @JakeBM4
      @JakeBM4 Рік тому +7

      You mean the M5 f90 or the M3 f80?

    • @Slaktrax
      @Slaktrax Рік тому

      It kicks the privilege out of being ugly.

    • @bkb2508
      @bkb2508 Рік тому +6

      @@JakeBM4 M3 F80 thanks the correction

    • @anwarabdullah8581
      @anwarabdullah8581 Рік тому

      Agreed bro.they fuked G80 front badly

    • @hassanger8128
      @hassanger8128 Рік тому +9

      The grill on the G80 looks so aggressive and unique.

  • @badash786
    @badash786 11 місяців тому +1

    Love them all but the E46 is just something else. ❤

  • @sammyt3514
    @sammyt3514 Рік тому

    Totally agree with Matt, the e46 is my favorite generation, especially in looks. The latest generation is the Quasimodo of that model.

  • @Boondocksaint1PSN
    @Boondocksaint1PSN Рік тому +109

    E46 is still one of my all time favorites. Car feels so balanced and is still sexy looking.

  • @sp33dbump33
    @sp33dbump33 Рік тому +208

    F80 aged really well. Clean lines with good proportion, looks on point from every angle and the performance is not too far off the G80.

    • @yusufboraa
      @yusufboraa Рік тому +21

      And F80’s DCT gearbox 🤤

    • @jimmyfarley5581
      @jimmyfarley5581 Рік тому +1

      The F80 looks terrible

    • @icemanjondoe
      @icemanjondoe Рік тому +28

      @@jimmyfarley5581 you mean the g80

    • @daveaglasgow
      @daveaglasgow Рік тому +13

      It's only 8 years old, cars from that era generally still look modern and the performance hasn't moved that far for most cars.

    • @mahbub87hussain
      @mahbub87hussain Рік тому +18

      The F80 is my favourite M3. Personally i think its the best combination between looks and performance

  • @leccy9901
    @leccy9901 10 місяців тому

    I had an e46 m3 convertible when i was 20 years old, 12 years ago. I couldnt really afford it, but i just about managed. My god it was an amazing car to drive. Id always find the corsa gang at asda carpark and park my m3 near them. I honestly felt like the king of the chavs when i would be coming out of asda and they where all stood looking at it 😂 loved that car. Mine was in the pheonix yellow. Beautiful!

  • @akhaotic
    @akhaotic 14 днів тому

    i’m on the same page as the e30 driver. what a dream that car would be to drive let alone own. gorgeous car.

  • @RickySlickk
    @RickySlickk Рік тому +235

    Matt is becoming a living automated gearbox shifting these manuals 😂
    E92 driver let us down
    Would love to see a race with all manual examples

    • @jimmyfarley5581
      @jimmyfarley5581 Рік тому +8

      Would love to see the E46 CSL ( manual gearbox is an aftermarket option, saving 30kg and the 20bhp power loss) VS a E92 M3.
      See Harry's Garage for Manual E46 CSL

    • @GTRuppsala
      @GTRuppsala Рік тому +16

      Matt should drive the e92…

    • @den_525
      @den_525 Рік тому

      Don't blame the driver... e92 is by far the worse M3 (still good)

    • @BETNCORT
      @BETNCORT Рік тому

      @@den_525 what makes you say that ??...i really think otherwise

    • @den_525
      @den_525 Рік тому +1

      @@BETNCORT Guess it's just my opinion having owned all the M3s from E46 onwards, i find the E92 the clumpiest and least "M3" out of the lot. But heaps of people love them. That generation DCT is pretty awful too! Haven't quite perfected it back then... and as you can see it's slower than the previous generation in a straight line, and didn't handle anywhere near the E46 either.

  • @Pedro-ke6xp
    @Pedro-ke6xp Рік тому +165

    My favorite m3 is the e36 not quite sure why, just find it so beautiful

    • @lineasevenadam5009
      @lineasevenadam5009 Рік тому +13

      small and slick

    • @oshogweikekhai5499
      @oshogweikekhai5499 Рік тому +13

      I share same sentiment, i feel this particular one didnt run optimally. A fair guess for its age should be 14.6s.

    • @CrashWorld2018
      @CrashWorld2018 Рік тому +9

      I love e36 too 😍 i have two oft them. One M3 3.2 Convertible and one 320i Sedan

    • @Kibrisli52
      @Kibrisli52 Рік тому +19

      This e36 m3 definitely either wasn’t running right or not driven properly. It done a 1/4 mile same time as my 328! A healthy evo should be level with the e46 m3 all day long

    • @KOVROL
      @KOVROL Рік тому +7

      @@oshogweikekhai5499 14.1 was with my US M3, 13.5 was with my stock Euro E36 M3, 13.2 was with 3.64diff ratio (same as E46 M3's 3.62)...the only advantage of the stock E46 vs E36 is the much shorter diff ratio and 8k redline, that, both of these can be done for approx 2k euro and you'll be faster then an E46 M3 :D

  • @rolandm9750
    @rolandm9750 Рік тому +1

    Would be interesting to see the prices adjusted for inflation, to see just how much more expensive the newer ones are (or aren't). Also the E36 (in Europe) and E46 were available with SMG, while the E92 was also available with a DCT. Seems kind of unfair to compare the clutch-pedal versions in a race including newer cars--one with DCT and the other with auto. I'm sure they'd still be behind but would make it more "even" in terms of equipment.

  • @f.f.thegentlemandriver
    @f.f.thegentlemandriver Рік тому

    Cool race

  • @hench_wrench_repairs
    @hench_wrench_repairs Рік тому +161

    That f80 looks so good 😫. F8X aged so well

    • @javidrana3720
      @javidrana3720 Рік тому +12

      Totally! That's why I chose an f82 over the G series. Well, also because the G's are ridiculously priced 🥶,and I don't think
      are worth that much - not far off supercar territory!

    • @abrahamg3354
      @abrahamg3354 Рік тому +2

      Umm its barely gen old XD XD XD

    • @SatvikReddy123
      @SatvikReddy123 Рік тому +6

      @@abrahamg3354 8 years old is pretty old

    • @WayTooUnderated
      @WayTooUnderated Рік тому +1

      @@javidrana3720 Same had the choice between both and just couldn’t let high school me down so had to get the f82

    • @tornatic1983
      @tornatic1983 Рік тому

      I agree. I also think the F10 M5 is aging well. I have '14 Sahkir Orange M5 and people still give me compliments to this day.

  • @kojoanyomedie2369
    @kojoanyomedie2369 Рік тому +45

    That E46 is a weapon!!!

  • @tjbryant4174
    @tjbryant4174 4 місяці тому

    I love the E92 then E46. They are both awesome.

  • @benmcwhat4765
    @benmcwhat4765 Рік тому

    I’d happily have any of this lineup 🥰

  • @manufacturedfear
    @manufacturedfear Рік тому +85

    Thank you Carwow for bringing this legendary race! E46 always in my heart.❤

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Рік тому

      Yes. Coco Hayashi, Tomori Kusunoki, Moeka Koizumi, Aguri Onishi, and Nanaka Suwa all loved the BMW M3.

    • @718snoopymoe_nyc7
      @718snoopymoe_nyc7 Рік тому

      E46 Forever 🖤

  • @elmobewilin6800
    @elmobewilin6800 Рік тому +49

    as a BMW fanboy, this race warms my heart M3s are gorgeous creations

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Рік тому +1

      As a diehard fan of LoveLive, NFS, and Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, i love those BMW M3s especially the E46 and E92 M3s.

    • @718snoopymoe_nyc7
      @718snoopymoe_nyc7 Рік тому

      I know exactly what u mean 😅

  • @PoppinWheeliez
    @PoppinWheeliez 10 місяців тому

    I couldn't get rid of my E92 M3 ZCP fast enough. Too rough of a ride for a daily. Too fast and felt boring driving around on the street. Got 4 demerit point ticket at 120 kmph in an 80. Sound was incredible and the edc system was amazing.

  • @FernieAriel
    @FernieAriel Рік тому +1

    The F80 has been my daily driver for the last 3 years and I’m still in love with it like the first day. I’m glad the G80 is so hideous, otherwise I probably would’ve upgraded and that would’ve been a mistake.

  • @AlexGray
    @AlexGray Рік тому +72

    Love that Matt’s favorite is the E46, it did really well and was nice to see it being a driver with 150,000 miles. About to hit 190,000 miles on mine. There’s so much to love about them.

    • @abr5819
      @abr5819 Рік тому +3

      Original bearings ?

    • @nicolaspapavasilopoulos2840
      @nicolaspapavasilopoulos2840 Рік тому

      That’s great to hear! My father has one too and has kept it really low at 43k miles!

    • @ahyaan2552
      @ahyaan2552 Рік тому

      What servicing did you do?

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Рік тому

      @@ahyaan2552 original services.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Рік тому

      @@nicolaspapavasilopoulos2840 imagine if we drag raced this E46 M3 against the GT40 MK1.

  • @LowQualityPigeon
    @LowQualityPigeon Рік тому +23

    Love the driver of E30. Man was just happy to be driving his car and it was so funny to hear him say that 😂

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Рік тому

      I belive it was Mick Schumacher or Arthur Leclerc driving the E30.

  • @dimicharitidis3725
    @dimicharitidis3725 Рік тому +1

    The E-30 gapped you all... At the brake test! 😂 😂

  • @dropdeadsyed7204
    @dropdeadsyed7204 10 місяців тому

    That wrap is legit lit ♻️

  • @jordanmundy3570
    @jordanmundy3570 Рік тому +93

    That M3 is quick…

  • @iPlayzz
    @iPlayzz Рік тому +89

    F80's got to be the best M3 for me. Absolute bomb of a design.

    • @lennartsix6102
      @lennartsix6102 Рік тому +11

      Too bad they followed that up with such a trainwreck design wise

    • @terminator4974
      @terminator4974 Рік тому

      Yup they fucked up. Not a german design its China design...

    • @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
      @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Рік тому +2

      After all the older ones, which all look really timeless, the G80 is meh. It's grown on me, but still.

    • @lennartsix6102
      @lennartsix6102 Рік тому +5

      @@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan that it even had to grow on you is a bad sign

    • @quitjez
      @quitjez Рік тому

      ​@@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan g80 is beautiful but just need black rims and some other upgrades

  • @andrewts2067
    @andrewts2067 11 місяців тому +1

    The prices are interesting as well, by the way. If you account for inflation, turns out the most expensive ones were actually the e92 at 95k followed by the e46 and the f80 at 85k

  • @Ballsyone
    @Ballsyone Рік тому

    I used to miss 2nd gear often on my e36. Not that I wanted to but when getting on it is when it would happen.

  • @bombaya85
    @bombaya85 Рік тому +14

    A moment of salute to the editor who is handed 15 SD cards to stitch together👏

  • @nickg3235
    @nickg3235 Рік тому +80

    I don't know if Mat's been taking driving lessons, but he's been killing it in all the videos!

    • @aryarock22
      @aryarock22 Рік тому +10

      it’s his job lol that type of experience behind the wheel of all these high performance cars is enough to get you pro level

    • @ReplicantBattyman
      @ReplicantBattyman Рік тому

      Was thinking that. In that last race he was absolutely on it launching the E46. Made me think in the E92 probably would've crushed it

  • @RedneckHodler
    @RedneckHodler Рік тому

    The most interesting will be to see it from the drone but I understand that to show things like they are is not the main goal 😉

  • @Sphyxx
    @Sphyxx 10 місяців тому

    That purple is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @Soh90
    @Soh90 Рік тому +39

    It’s amazing just how close the E46 and E90 were

    • @BETNCORT
      @BETNCORT Рік тому +9

      the e92 really should pull on an E46...e92 driver probaly isn't up to par with matt...and that e46 seems pristine/healthy...

    • @bergeracvandamme
      @bergeracvandamme 24 дні тому

      I've owned both and the gap between them is actually pretty big. Not sure what was going on in this race.

  • @arminskols1998
    @arminskols1998 11 місяців тому

    That E30 is amazing 😍

  • @electricsoulglass7915
    @electricsoulglass7915 Місяць тому

    As the proud owner of a 2004 m3 for 19 years. I can honestly say she puts a smile on my face every time I driver her. With 152k miles she has never left me stranded once. A true masterpiece

  • @mr.carguy654
    @mr.carguy654 Рік тому +40

    That e92 is my dream car! V8 that revs to over 8000rpm 😍

  • @the_katman2181
    @the_katman2181 Рік тому +21

    I agree with Mat, the E46 is the coolest M3 of all. I just love the unfussy, timeless look of it - feels like it would still be cool in another 20 years. And I'm really surprised at how much quicker it is than the E36, because on paper it doesn't look like there's that much between them.

  • @nicalyfe
    @nicalyfe 11 місяців тому +1

    E46, such a beast of a machine!

  • @djsonicc
    @djsonicc 9 місяців тому

    I love all M3s but damn the E46 is so iconic. Such a classic look

  • @JakeBM4
    @JakeBM4 Рік тому +20

    That f80 is immaculate, wow!