[e90335e36m3]

So many butthurt G8x fans so full of excuses. Not only is the car ugly as sin, now it's getting bested by an i.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by e90335e36m3

So many butthurt G8x fans so full of excuses. Not only is the car ugly as sin, now it's getting bested by an i.

Are we reading the same thread?

[thaalrasha]

Originally Posted by M3AWD

You're right. They show the gauge cluster in the 1st race and there's no launch control and you can see the "D" next to the gear digit and the transmission setting is not even at the fastest speed.

I wonder if they didn't do launch control because it was spinning on the wet track?

Also the car was in full DSC on (dsc off or mdm is on the right side of the dash, but it was not lit). Anyway they would have to disable DSC all the was to get launch control and put the gear box in S mode which they didn't. Clearly the car didn't squat either before launch som most likely they just floored it in default mode.
Irrelevant marketing video... At least make the comparison in a more professional manner, i4 is not slow, but you don't need to tie the M3's leg to show how fast it is. If you end up half a sec slower to 100km/h compared to everyone else try to find the problem...

[M3AWD]

Originally Posted by Staszek

It will pull, but its pretty close, i4 M50 quarters have been around 11.6 with the M3 around 11.3. That's reaction time off the line times.

After the 1/4 though the M3 will eventually widen the gap especially since the i4 tops out at 140. I cant wait to see what these i series cars can do on a platform not shared by ICE.

0.3 sec difference in the quartermile is significant. But then a few stock G80s here on bimmerpost have run 11.1x & 11.2x in the quartermile with trap speeds over 122mph: https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1855856 I don't think the i4 will get close to these numbers.

This test is clearly not a good example due to poor conditions and obviously from the first run (at least) the G80 was not in launch control mode (see snippet). If I line-up against an i4 at a traffic light I think it's a 50/50 race and that's fine. I'm very excited for the i4 and what BMW i will do next

[GOLFFRR]

impressive no doubt. Both are great, however if I had to pick I think I would still pick the M3 butttt i still need to drive the i4!

[M3AWD]

Originally Posted by thaalrasha

Also the car was in full DSC on (dsc off or mdm is on the right side of the dash, but it was not lit). Anyway they would have to disable DSC all the was to get launch control and put the gear box in S mode which they didn't. Clearly the car didn't squat either before launch som most likely they just floored it in default mode.
Irrelevant marketing video... At least make the comparison in a more professional manner, i4 is not slow, but you don't need to tie the M3's leg to show how fast it is. If you end up half a sec slower to 100km/h compared to everyone else try to find the problem...

100%

[Mako]

Videos I have seen with both in LC show the i4 at around 3.5 and M3 xdrive 3.1

So something seems off with this one.

[spool twice]

this guy did it in 3.39 seconds (3.1 sec with a 1ft rollout) on not the best surface/conditions when he did a drive on the i4 M50:

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s....php?t=1890994

The two will be close. I'm wondering if they opt to not use LC on the M3 x-drive because it may have resulted in a slower time considering the surface?

They both should have a re-do when it's try and both are set up optimally, but interesting and good video nonetheless.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by M3AWD

0.3 sec difference in the quartermile is significant. But then a few stock G80s here on bimmerpost have run 11.1x & 11.2x in the quartermile with trap speeds over 122mph: https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1855856 I don't think the i4 will get close to these numbers.

This test is clearly not a good example due to poor conditions and obviously from the first run (at least) the G80 was not in launch control mode (see snippet). If I line-up against an i4 at a traffic light I think it's a 50/50 race and that's fine. I'm very excited for the i4 and what BMW i will do next

This is a produced video. Those shots could have been pick-up shots for all we know. These shots don't really prove anyone wrong or right.

[hotrod182]

Originally Posted by spool twice

this guy did it in 3.39 seconds (3.1 sec with a 1ft rollout) on not the best surface/conditions when he did a drive on the i4 M50:

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s....php?t=1890994

The two will be close. I'm wondering if they opt to not use LC on the M3 x-drive because it may have resulted in a slower time considering the surface?

They both should have a re-do when it's try and both are set up optimally, but interesting and good video nonetheless.

And the dragtimes test was decelerating through the qtr mile. Brook said it should be an easy 11.4 second run. Key note though is it finally looks like a car with the 19" wheels instead of the big heavy 20" 285 section tires. Either way, I think the technology is there for BMW to boost this to 600Hp when they think they have a market for an upper level ("competition" type version) i4.

[spool twice]

Originally Posted by jmg

This is a produced video. Those shots could have been pick-up shots for all we know. These shots don't really prove anyone wrong or right.

great point on this one.

[thaalrasha]

Originally Posted by jmg

This is a produced video. Those shots could have been pick-up shots for all we know. These shots don't really prove anyone wrong or right.

You're right a marketing video proves nothing, it's easier, faster and more reliable just to look at the numbers provided by the manufacturer for 0-100 stats

[WickedBMW]

Ladies and Gentlemen, if you haven't noticed, this is BMW transitioning into EV market. Hype the car at every step of the way; it's faster, it's cheaper and etc. The process of brainwashing has begun.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by WickedBMW

Ladies and Gentlemen, if you haven't noticed, this is BMW transitioning into EV market. Hype the car at every step of the way; it's faster, it's cheaper and etc. The process of brainwashing has begun.

We noticed alright. The company hasn't changed. You think they didn't overhyped existing ICE car since company inception?

[M3AWD]

Originally Posted by jmg

This is a produced video. Those shots could have been pick-up shots for all we know. These shots don't really prove anyone wrong or right.

Maybe... Do you think we'll see an i4 do 11.1x at 122?

[4monks]

Take a look at the clocks... the M3 dash shot in race 1 is 15:16, the i4 dash shots in race 2/3 are 14:21 and 14:25, so the M3 dash is an edit in for sure.

[spool twice]

Originally Posted by 4monks

Take a look at the clocks... the M3 dash shot in race 1 is 15:16, the i4 dash shots in race 2/3 are 14:21 and 14:25, so the M3 dash is an edit in for sure.

Great eye

[hotrod182]

Originally Posted by spool twice

Great eye

Assuming the clocks were set accurately, lol.

[spool twice]

Originally Posted by hotrod182

Assuming the clocks were set accurately, lol.

good point

[techwhiz1]

I have the ability to buy either a M3/M4 and would have bought one if there was no BMW EV with 500hp.

I don't drive at 9/10ths so I'll be fine.

[KoenG]

Originally Posted by hotrod182

Assuming the clocks were set accurately, lol.

Do you still need to set the clocks in such a "connected" car? I'd presume it's auto adjusted no?

[hotrod182]

Originally Posted by KoenG

Do you still need to set the clocks in such a "connected" car? I'd presume it's auto adjusted no?

Should be selectable under "automatic time setting."