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      07-19-2022, 12:07 PM   #45
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Just for the record, regarding the E36 wheelbase. They are all 270mm, including the M3 3.0.
It's only the M3 3.2 that has a 10mm longer wheelbase (you can see the front wheels not being perfectly centered in the wheel arch/fender).

This is because of the 3.2's specific lower control arm, which gives the car more caster.
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I'd be pretty stoked if I saw one of those originals on the street.
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      08-13-2022, 09:00 AM   #47
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I loooove how close the 1M is to E30 M3 dimensions—it's so sad to see how big BMWs became.
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Awesome information
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      06-18-2023, 06:44 PM   #50
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Fun to look at.
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      06-20-2023, 05:36 PM   #51
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This is great. Been saying it since day 1. This newest m3 is a lipstick on a pig. Its literally a 5 series. Stop calling it an m3/4. BMW just cant help themselves. Seems like Porsche has no problem sticking to their roots with regard to dimensions.
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Good stuff Artemis ! Thanks for sharing!
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This is great. Been saying it since day 1. This newest m3 is a lipstick on a pig. Its literally a 5 series. Stop calling it an m3/4. BMW just cant help themselves. Seems like Porsche has no problem sticking to their roots with regard to dimensions.
I mean, it's the same with most cars, if not with pure sports cars. Have a look at a new Civic, it's bigger than past Accords. It's unfortunate for performance, but it is what it is.
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