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Fobz - July 2008

Is this the fastest production car?

July 6th 2008 23:23

There are, of course, faster concept cars but this BMW is being touted as the fastest on the road, and although it is classed as a 2009 car, it is availlable now.

Speed does seem to be the parameter many seek in expensive cars, and I don't know whether the BMW has any challengers to its claims.

The new M3 has a new lighter V8. The M3 sports has a tuned suspension, a six speed manual transmission and a carbon fiber roof. Deemed competition for the Audi RS5Lexus IS-F and Mercedes CLK 63 AMG.

We'll have a look at those another day.

The power comes from a new 4.0 liter V8 producing 420 hp and 295 lb-ft at 3,900 rpm.

Like other high-revving M-series cars, the the new BMW M3 redline is 8,300 rpm.

BMW claims the new engine as the lightest V8 in the world.

But just for the fun of it, let's have a look at something else as well.

GM has released more information on the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar – 638hp (476kW) and 819Nm (604lb-ft) - and this video shows the potential of the car.

GM hasn’t released the top speed rating for the ZR1 but here we see it reach 205mph (330km/h).

So get behind the wheel in this video and see how it feels to speed.

Nice to go for a spin, don't you think?

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Comment by Jill Browne

July 7th 2008 01:28

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Well, Fobzy, thank you for your kind comment on my blog earlier today.

I have been away too long! You've moved on from tiny consumer products and matrimonial dalliances to the big hardware!

Do hope life and automotives are treating you well.

Pip pip & all,

jill

Comment by Louie

July 7th 2008 02:29

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nice red, still, there's only so fast you can go on speed limited roads so I really don't see the point

I guess you can just jump onto the autobarn tho fobzy

Comment by Market Newbie

July 7th 2008 03:41

Stock Market Punk

Nice to have a fast car in long lonely roads, especially when you are traveling alone, except, they are a bit too rich for me.

Comment by Fobzy

July 8th 2008 00:57

Fobz

Jill, its's lovely to see you, and I'm still into the marriage, my engagement will be announced soon, but cars have got under my skin, and well.....sometimes a man just has to be alone.

Right chuffed to see you old pal.

Comment by Fobzy

July 8th 2008 00:59

Fobz

Louie, we both love red, and thanks for baing so understanding as to get off the enviro war, now and again. You must admit I have done quite well in that direction, Mother's influence you know.

Comment by Fobzy

July 8th 2008 01:01

Fobz

Ah, Punk, good to see you again, don't worry the price will come down as the 'recession' goes up.

Just keep on trading those stocks and shares - profitably

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