The M3 has a 5.0?  It's a 3.2L, 333hp I-6.  The coupe does 0-60 in 4.65, and the 1/4 in 13.18.  These stats are from motor trends 2002 year model "top 27" test.

I think the M5 has a 5.0L in it though.

Just out of curiosity what kind of times are the new cobra running?  They're in the mid to high 12's right?  Ive never seen one race.

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Magazine racing...  Never trust a magazines times.

An M3 is NO MATCH for even a stock 03 Cobra let alone a pullied one.  The M5 is a bit closer but the Cobra still edges it out.   I've driven an M5 extensively back to back with my 03 Cobra when it was stock.  I've also driven a M Roadster.  The roadster was more fun than the M5 but the power of an 03 Cobra is just crazy.  It just seems to pull to no end.

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then why did rob lose to his cousin's?