M6 vs Z06

[tforth]

If you read my note, I said that BMW engines achieve good specific efficiency, with the exception of the M cars. That being said comapre an 'old' M3 against any other 3500 lb car with a good size truck and usable rear seats that performs anywhere near it... Remember, a corvette doesn't have any of these 'useful' burdens...

[Phoenix60]

Originally Posted by brembo Originally Posted by 79TA Anyway, a smallblock chevy tends to have much more potential (or atleast potential per dollar) than anything offered by BMW. This is because BMW's generally are offered in a higher state of tune in stock form. I am aware there is potential in the American engines thats the whole point, there is tons of potential, the manufactors of the engines just dont use that potential like Europeans does... And of course there is higher potential in a higher deplacment engine that goes without saying, but if that potential aint even scratched why not use a smaller deplacment engine wich is more efficient, lighter and gets a better fuel economy? Im not talking just about the Z06, FGT or the Viper here this goes across the line....

Lol Like the E46 M3? 333hp, and 18mpg, compared to 400hp, and 30mpg? Its amazing that litle 6 can soak up that much fuel on the highway.