Video: BMW 1-Series M Coupe vs. E46 BMW M3

It was recently reported that the 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe beat the new BMW M3 around the Hockenheim track by a hairline. The 1-Series M Coupe lapped the track in 1:14.1, while the BMW M3 returned a lap time of 1:14.2.

Here is another interesting BMW 1-Series M Coupe battle performed by the guys at MotorSport Magazine. They pinned the latest BMW M offering against the E46 BMW M3 and you can see the results in the video posted after the jump.

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Refresher: The 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe is powered by a 3.0L inline 6-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine making 335-hp and a maximum torque of 332 lb-ft. Mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, the 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds (0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds) with a top speed of 155 mph.Prices start at $47,010.

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– By: Roman Bronfenbrener