Nurburgring times

MFlight · 11-26-2009, 05:31 AM

I'm trying to see what times the E92 M3 has put down on the famous Nurburgring (old loop). I know that the E92 was able to complete a 8.05 run a couple of years ago. I'm interested to see if anybody has been successful in breaking the 8 minute mark. This is the true test of a high performance car.

I hope this is not a re-post.

Thanks...

Blue0013 · 11-26-2009, 11:49 PM

My personal best was an 8:47 and that was my 4th time on the track, anything after that I was running low 9's. I wasn't able to get back into the 8's, but I was very happy with that.

There is way too much going on, on that track for me to make 7's. There was no way. Well maybe if I had a short shifter, or DCT. I would have been able to make mid to low 8's, but no 7's

Dascamel · 11-27-2009, 12:49 AM

Surprised more M3 times haven't been posted since that 8:05...

MFlight · 11-27-2009, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue0013

My personal best was an 8:47 and that was my 4th time on the track, anything after that I was running low 9's. I wasn't able to get back into the 8's, but I was very happy with that.

There is way too much going on, on that track for me to make 7's. There was no way. Well maybe if I had a short shifter, or DCT. I would have been able to make mid to low 8's, but no 7's

I know what you mean. The track is very crowded. I have been up there many times just to hang out and watch, and there are way to many cars on the track to go all out. You would have to reserve the track for a short time in order to have it all to yourself. I can just imagine what that would cost.

I'm surprised that BMW have not posted more times as they have a dedicated testing center at the Nurburgring.

Thanks...

MFlight · 11-27-2009, 02:52 AM

I was able to have a ride-along with Sabine Schmitz in her Nurburgring 24 Porsche. She was doing 7min 30 sec runs all day long. I never knew how fast a 7min 30 sec lap was, especially around this track. Amazing feeling. Well worth it.

I was also able to attend the 2009 Nurburgring 24h. This was a great race. Manthey Porsche won again. The Ford GT gave them a run for their money but it was not enough in the end.

Thanks...

dkhm3 · 11-27-2009, 12:59 PM

nice michelin tires on the yokohama sponsored porsche.

Gearhead999s · 11-27-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dkhm3

nice michelin tires on the yokohama sponsored porsche.

MFlight · 11-27-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dkhm3

nice michelin tires on the yokohama sponsored porsche.

They truly did their job. Sub 7min 30 sec laps around the Ring.

I'm planning on taking my M3 to the Nurburgring this spring when the weather gets better. I will more than likely bring some different wheels and tires for the occasion. This is the place where you wear them out quickly.

MFlight · 11-27-2009, 01:50 PM

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wolftrouble · 11-28-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dkhm3

nice michelin tires on the yokohama sponsored porsche.

Yeah, and the grapes were probably sour anyway.

Steven_RW · 11-29-2009, 06:31 AM

In my E46 m3, I managed 8:14 bridge to gantry. add about 25 seconds for a full lap: 8:39. That was two up with the following mods:

Ap 6 pots front, 4 pots back, intrax coil over kit, csl wheels and michelin ps2 tyres.

I believe it could have gone about 10 seconds faster with the perfect empty lap etc.

My current e92 m3, feels like it could go faster, but I have not yet been there with this one, so cannot prove it.

Cheers

RW

MFlight · 11-29-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven_RW

In my E46 m3, I managed 8:14 bridge to gantry. add about 25 seconds for a full lap: 8:39. That was two up with the following mods:

Ap 6 pots front, 4 pots back, intrax coil over kit, csl wheels and michelin ps2 tyres.

I believe it could have gone about 10 seconds faster with the perfect empty lap etc.

My current e92 m3, feels like it could go faster, but I have not yet been there with this one, so cannot prove it.

Cheers

RW

Do you think the e92 is capable of sub 8min lap with perfect conditions or would this only be possible with significant modifications to the car?

Thanks...

M2381 · 11-29-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MFlight

I was able to have a ride-along with Sabine Schmitz in her Nurburgring 24 Porsche. She was doing 7min 30 sec runs all day long. I never knew how fast a 7min 30 sec lap was, especially around this track. Amazing feeling. Well worth it.

I was also able to attend the 2009 Nurburgring 24h. This was a great race. Manthey Porsche won again. The Ford GT gave them a run for their money but it was not enough in the end.

Thanks...

I'm jealous haha

MFlight · 11-29-2009, 03:39 PM

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I'm jealous haha

I love this place. I'm still here for 2 more years and will try to attend the next two N24's.

Here are some cool pics from the BMW contender.

MFlight · 11-29-2009, 03:45 PM

Some more pics from the race.

GnokGnik · 11-29-2009, 03:59 PM

M6 chassis is preferred over M3?

MFlight · 11-29-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GnokGnik

M6 chassis is preferred over M3?

I'm not sure about that but there were plenty of M3's competing as well.

Jonmartin · 11-29-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GnokGnik

M6 chassis is preferred over M3?

Not an M6 its an Alpina B6 supercharged V8 650i

GnokGnik · 11-29-2009, 05:04 PM

I wished I had the resources to put together a dedicated 24-hour race car. Probably a e46 M3.

GnokGnik · 11-29-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmartin

Not an M6 its an Alpina B6 supercharged V8 650i

Still a M6 Chassis no?

edit. 6-series chassis..

Blue0013 · 12-01-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MFlight

I love this place. I'm still here for 2 more years and will try to attend the next two N24's.

I love that place too. I can't believe I wasted so much time in Germany not going. I was in Germany for 3 years and never went. When I came back to the states I spent almost 3 years here and the Ring was all I seen on T.V. So when the time came I jumped at the chance to go back.

That is by far my best place on earth.

Now all I need to do is find a half decent place here in Texas to go play around. 1/4 mile tracks are not cutting it for me no more.

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Steven_RW Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 AW DCT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	In my E46 m3, I managed 8:14 bridge to gantry. add about 25 seconds for a full lap: 8:39. That was two up with the following mods: Ap 6 pots front, 4 pots back, intrax coil over kit, csl wheels and michelin ps2 tyres. I believe it could have gone about 10 seconds faster with the perfect empty lap etc. My current e92 m3, feels like it could go faster, but I have not yet been there with this one, so cannot prove it. Cheers RW
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