BMW M3 CSL vs HSV Coupe GTS
| Category | HSV Coupe GTS | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.7 l V8 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 408 / 402 | 360 / 355 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 510 / 376 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1611 / 3552 | 1409 / 3106 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 253 / 250 | 255 / 252 |
Lap Times
| Track | HSV Coupe GTS | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Park | 1:11.81 | 1:07.94 |
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:42.78 | 1:37.06 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | HSV Coupe GTS | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.8 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.9 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.5 s | 11.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.4 s | 7.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.0 s | 10.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s @ 115.0 mph | 13.0 s |
General performance
| Category | HSV Coupe GTS | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 279 kph (173 mph) | 269 kph (167 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 15.8 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 41 m (134 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
Summary
| Category | HSV Coupe GTS | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 84 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 CSL is the fastest by considerable margin.
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