This is the raw laptime video you've been waiting for.

Both cars are bone stock:
1990 BMW M3 E30 (USAspecification), 2861 lb
1985 Mercedes 190E 2.316 (European specification), 2845 lb

Both cars are wearing brandnew Vredestein Sprint + tires in their original size, 205/5515

Laps conducted backtoback, same day, both driven by SCCA Hall of Fame driver Randy Pobst.

The E30's front shocks blew on track; the W201's ABS failed en route to the track. Such is the life of old cars. All else being even, Randy's prediction is that the cars would have been within a few tenths if both issues were fixed.

Full video:    • The Definitive Review: M3 Competition...  

RANDY POBST LAP TIMES at THUNDERHILL WEST (2MILE)

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