3 utterly epic cars in this triple test! But which one for you? GT3 RS, 360 CS, or M3 CSL? 👇

@khalilakkouche216

2 жыл бұрын

As a M3 CSL owner, the induction noise truely is intoxicating 😍 Awesome video..well done guys 👍

@PaulLukeBonenfant

2 жыл бұрын

996! But come on, there is no wrong choice here!

@Alexp37

2 жыл бұрын

360 CS. And I'm German.

@stevenfrazer7358

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta be the 360 challenge. If only it were a proper manual 😭

@thetruthwillout9094

2 жыл бұрын

I've been lucky enough to own both the 996 GT3RS and the 360 Challenge Stradale. I still have and enjoy my GT3RS immensely. Superb review of all cars.

The fact a CSL can be included with a GT3 and 360CS shows BMW knew what they were doing back in the late 90s to early 2000s. An era that is truly missed!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not a car to overlook! Deserves its place in this trio 🙌

@CC8sX06

2 жыл бұрын

100%, sadly now a M4 GTS can't hold a candle to a 488 Pista nor a 991 RS

@Euphorica

2 жыл бұрын

They already had it down with the e36

@theraggededgeonboardfastes8461

2 жыл бұрын

Riding the trough downwards on price but still producing visceral, gutteral, bestial imputs you'd have to include the 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra which-with simple bolt-ons- produced 500 bhp without protest from an iron block, supercharged 4.6 L DOHC V8 mated to an unbreakable tremec 6 spd manual. Apart from being slightly underbraked and slightly overweight based on its 101.3" wheelbase and nose-heavy weight distribution the car was workable and produced thrust never before felt till that point. Excellent comparo as usual SCD !!!

@fredc9655

2 жыл бұрын

I think M3 CSL was the one that inspired people from Porsche to roll out 911 GT3s' in the first place.

That M3 CSL has a timeless design like no other car of that year! The intake noise, the interior. For me the dreamcar of my whole life.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

It is very special!

@charles2353

2 жыл бұрын

I own an E446 M3 with a carbon hood and trunk, a few mods (full bolt ons), titanium exhaust and I love it so much. I think I'll go for a drive right now!

@fredriksvard2603

2 жыл бұрын

It looks athletic in a way no bimmer has since

@palefaced1

2 жыл бұрын

For me the E92 had the best intake noise.

@shunyip

Ай бұрын

@@fredriksvard2603peak M3 for sure

The E46 M3 and CSL variant have aged extremely well. They look outstanding on the road next to new cars!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t they just? CSL in particular

@kayzenl7911

Жыл бұрын

I think the BMW looks better than other

It's a very nice film. In my opinion, these vehicles are the sweet spot of Driver Cars. Quasi the golden era. I also have a pair of E46 M3s and just haven't been able to get away from them for 12 years. These new-fashioned Turboboxes with XXX screens, emotionless motors, brakes and steering ... no thanks, I'll stick with them here.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

They sure are! Old dogs have the best tricks 🙌

@fredriksvard2603

2 жыл бұрын

Peak of cars yes. There were other good models during this period too (as they point out in the video).

6:23 this moment!!! Perfect video.

The GT3RS every day. I was lucky enough to own a 2003 996 GT2 (yes, GT2, not GT3) for a few years, and that thing was a weapon. No traction control, no electronic nannies, no driver aids, except ABS on the Carbon Ceramic brakes the car came with. I tracked that car, and once you got the front end geometry fixed it was utterly brilliant. I was a track driving instructor, and used to track it with GT3RS and GT3Rs, Vipers, Corvettes, and I was consistently shocked at just how good it was. The GT3 and GT2 of that era, were some of the last Porsches that were raw, unaided and relied purely on driving talent and ability to drive at the limit; no intervening nannies to save your ass.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏🏼

The sheer quality and content of this video, made this Christmas pretty darn special. Great work guys 💯💯

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The hype was real ❤️ three cars were very passionate about. Merry Christmas

@woodworkerf355

2 жыл бұрын

I too was thankful for this one!

Great video! Filming was awesome and the sound quality inside the cars was great. And I’ve filmed enough in cars to know that’s not an easy thing to do.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Kind of you to say so T! Hope you’re well

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

How’s that 2RS?

@eSysmanSuperYachts

2 жыл бұрын

@@scd I’m fine thanks. Car is great, continuing to do more mods. I’ll come back to SCD when I’m in the UK more. Miss the meets.

The fact they a had an M3 with literal track gods tells you how good BMW was back then.

@kunalmore5212

2 жыл бұрын

Tbh the E46 M3 CSL was the reason why we have a 911 GT3 RS!

@longtailgt

Жыл бұрын

@@kunalmore5212 Well, not really. The GT3 RS was made because Porsche needed to homologate an upgrade to the race car. So the GT3 RS was going to be made anyway.

The CSL came from an era when BMW were on top of their game, with the bastardisation of turbo BMW like most other manufacturers have moved away from engine craftsmanship to sourcing bolts on blowers for power and outlandish bhp for instant performance, there are real drivers cars. Certainly from the great era of NA engine. Thanks for sharing.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The sweet spot without doubt

@nassermohd2317

2 жыл бұрын

I had e46 m3 for years and now f82 m4 still prefer the design of e46 m3

@fredriksvard2603

2 жыл бұрын

Its one of the most successful designs ever, its crazy what they accomplished with the platform, going head to head with porsche for the hardcore trackday market. Then porsche developed 997, 991 and so on, nissan gtr, mercedes and audi got in the game. But idk if numbers tell the whole story. GT2 and GTR feel number, less fun. This argument could also be made for lotus, few cars provide a physical sensation like that.

360 CS... Best sound ever!!! ❤️

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

It is!!

I would happily own any of these but ended up owning the one that I lusted after from new the 360 CS. For me it’s the noise and near race car driving experience that ticks all the boxes. This and my ex world rally car make such great noises and a great sight on the back roads. Great video guys keep up the good work. 👍

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Love the Strad! The noise makes it such an event to drive. Serious want

@Fioravanti.80

2 жыл бұрын

As a F355B owner, I salute you! The 360CS is the only other dream car I would gladly own from Ferrari from that era. The 430 Scud too, however as far as standard Fs go the only other apart from the F355 is the 458 Italia.

@jamesgarvey8402

2 жыл бұрын

You have my 2 year goal! We’ll done!!

For a pure drivers car, the 996RS is not only the easy winner of this test but the greatest 996 and indeed the greatest ever GT3 ! All those that followed were remote and over polished by comparison. One of the greatest 911’s as well, very few modern cars are as rewarding or ask so much of the driver.

out of these 3, I honestly believe the CSL is the best sounding car.. makes me cherish my E46 M3 even more (even though it's not a CSL).. btw, WHAT A MASTERPIECE OF A VIDEO!!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@Ayixlia

Жыл бұрын

CSL Club Sport LeMans?

@dishwashingdishes

3 ай бұрын

​@@AyixliaCoupe Sport Leichtbau (lightweight)

I'm 38 and I vividly remember these cars coming out in '03 and Top Gear. The 360 is the most beautiful car to this day to me. Still dream of one day driving one or owning one. My oldest is 18 now it hits hard realizing this was also 18 years ago. Its hell realizing you are getting old.

If aliens will ever gonna hear us, it'll most certainly be the 360 CS screaming, such an amazing sound 😍

i remember the first CSL i ever saw. it was parked up down a back street. me and this random guy just stopped and stared at it for a while. we didnt know each other but we both had the exact same reaction. we walked round it just pointing out the amazing attention to detail to each other. then we went our separate ways. i own a silver grey regular E46 M3 now. but one day i hope i can get hold of a CSL. its the complete car for me.

Lovely scenery/roads/cars and cinematography. 10/10. I would love to own a 360CS out of the 3. But CSL is a very close 2nd.

They're different really and I like them all. If I had to choose though, I'd take the Beemer CSL...a truly special machine contrived from the humble 3-Series....

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

CSL is truly special 🙌

These Vehicles were literally Super Hero's amongst cars, now they are Icons! Driving experiences that car makers till this day try to copy!

Thank you, what an epic group! I'd take the CSL any time, just the overall package with that lovely sounding s54. That's it for me :)

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌

@fredriksvard2603

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its an incredible car, it has to be experienced. But then porsche came out with the 997 rs... at a different price point of course

Guys hats off to you all!! SUCH a good video with 3 of my favourite cars. I was in the audience when JC did the review on the CSL on top gear. When he took it round the track non of us could believe how loud it was! Crazy! Flawless review team SCD with heavenly cars. “Best era” 🤫

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Good memories.

3 great cars from a time that produced some fantastic drivers cars. I would pick the GT3rs though I'm a bit biased having owned a Gen 1 996 GT3 Club Sport for many years. Mine had a Manthey K400 upgrade which included a re-map & exhaust resulting in close to 400bhp and a fantastic soundtrack thanks to the M&M exhaust (stock GT3's sound too quiet imo). The GT3rs officially produced 375 but most put out north of 400bhp on a dyno. Love both the 360CS & M3CSL but a shame neither of these came with a manual option as personally not a fan of early paddle shift gearboxes.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Early gearboxes do show their age but also form a big part of the cars character. Manthey GT3 must have been fabulous

All three of these cars have aged incredibly well, but that 360CS is just epic...what a sound, what a car!!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Can't beat a Strad!

I've had 3 E46 M3's, including 2 comp cars (1 SMG, 1 Manual). All awesome, wish I'd held on to them all now. SMG gets a much harder reputation than it deservers, coming from a manual enthusiast, SMG is almost more fun when you are on it. E46 M3 best car I've ever owned (coming from B7 RS4, B5 RS4, C6 Z06, Numerous STI's, Mustangs, E36 M3, VW GTI's, R's etc)

What a sound from the Stradale💨👌

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing short of epic!

Man, I lust after a 360 CS. I wish one would pop up at the right price.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

Sound quality captured of the engines and exhaust were epic. It's not easy to do since most videos never do the CSL engine sound justice. Great great video!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We put an microphone in the engine bay for that! Right next to the carbon airbox 😍

For me, the M3 CSL is a perfect compromise of driving pleasure ❤️

@fredriksvard2603

2 жыл бұрын

Its a no compromise track animal :)

There s been a noticeable quality progression of SCD videos lately. So i wanted to note that. I'd say you up your narration game and might enter the top level guys like Hagerty atm. The choice of 2003 theme, cars pick and cinema are really spot on for the time. Something that really have an actuality and interest. Thank you for your content.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! We really appreciate it - we put in a lot of effort into videos like this, glad to see it's coming across!

I am in love with the sound of the Stradale🥰. Amazing!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

It’s incredible isn’t it?!

Andy Preuninger, the GT3 man from Porsche, recently said that the M3 CSL is the Best M ever made! I think a valid remark🙃 Full sent🚀

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Very valid! We’ll take that 🙌

Great cinematics and content. Reminds a bit of pre TG Chris Harris :) Imagine such a car built in 2022 with current tech, without all the bs gimmicks.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the film!

Bravo! What a wonderful Christmas present! As a 360CS owner I am partial but all three of these are just mega! It was the good ol days. Great vid! Merry Christmas!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Jealous of the Strad

Great video! Of the three I’ve only driven the CSL but that 360 cs is another level!

Thanks for the awesome video, back in the day there was no HD 4k video quality and epic sound recording, simply epic, i turn up the volume every time the CSL comes on 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 thanks guys

This video piece is insane! Such high quality videography and post editing. Let’s not even start about the quality of the cars. Loved it guys! Merry Christmas! Thanks for uploading these amazing videos on your channel. Big fan!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching snd commenting! More to come in twenty two

For who ever wants a proper car , not a laptop , this is the period to look for:sound,chasis,engineering. After this everything exploded in terms of horsepower which is not always a good recipe for our today modern infrastructure and nowhere to exploit the whole engine output. Cheers for this drivers channel!

This is up there with the best videos i have seen! Great work...

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dale! Merry Christmas

Well you saved the best until last, gents - unquestionably my fave video of 2021, not just from you guys I mean it's No.1 of all the content I've seen this year on KZread Will be watching this one a few times more. Just epic!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Why thank you! It was a big shoot for us, multiple days and a team of 7. Loved every minute though and even more so when you get comments like yours 🙌🙌

the power steering cap rotating from the engine vibration made my day

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure that’s meant to be happening 😅

The year I was born! Just adds context onto how far their current cars have come!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

It sure does!

The sound that Challenge Stradale is so enticing

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing short of epic!!!

Magnificent! Superb video, well done guys, holy trinity indeed - volume up 😁👍

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! Merry Christmas

Congrats from Italy, this video is awesome!! Merry Christmas guys!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas

I love my 996.1 for the very reasons said in this video. It's simple, its exciting and its from the bygone era when I fell in love with cars. Beautifully filmed, btw. Well done, camera crew.

Holy hell, I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel! Great video that speaks to my heart. Has it really been 18+ years since the Top Gear episodes on the M3 CSL and 360CS vs 996 GT3 aired?

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome 👋 and yes it has! Do you feel old now? Lol

I have Olaf Manthey’s old 996.1 GT3 Club Sport and I also have an E46 M3. Notice a pattern here? 😀 Great video with some lovely camera work. Impressed by the CS noise. Well done, guys!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

You have fine taste 🙌 thanks for watching

Thank you for doing this video. Absolutely love the m3 csl … well done!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Amazing quality and amazing Content and my favourite between 3 of them is 996 GT3 RS .

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching buddy 🙌

@handcuffed302

2 жыл бұрын

@@scd 😊🤗

I was born in'05 but the noise of those atmospheric engines makes me want to go back in time. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the best period of drivers cars 🙌🙌

@achintyaaatreya

2 жыл бұрын

@@scd Exactly,the hard edged normally aspirated induction bark is sorely missed with turbos.Must be mega back then.

Loved that, well done all, sheer class Merry Christmas to you all 🎄🎅 🎁

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in Royd ❤️ Merry Christmas

Amazing content, I had goosebumps all the time! The sound and the video quality are mindblowing, good work :) subscribed

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Why thank you Dave 🙌 welcome

awesome video. i took some screenshots that are my new wallpaper now! THANKS and greets from Germany

In november 13the I've encountered a BMW M3 CSL e46 on the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands and also a Porsche GT3. But the BMW M3 CSL was so fast I wasn't able to keep up with my trackbuild Audi A4 B5 1.8i 20vt. Great video! Thanks you guys for taking us back in time!

Wooo, epic cars and great filming! 😍 Merry Xmas everyone and thanks for the lovely content this year!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure! Thanks for following and commenting on the videos

Great video. All time great 3 cars. Thank you...

Such a brilliant Video. Well done guys

Absolutely smashed this out of the park. Merry Christmas to the whole team.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom 🙌🙌🙌

That was a brilliant video. Loved the transitions between the cars. Roads looked pretty good too. Made me feel old though; I remember watch the CSL review on TG at uni. It must have kit a real impression because I bloody love them snd of that three it’s the one that I’d want to own. That induction noise is worth it alone. Crazy to think that at the time people didn’t get them or the concept of paying more for less.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Remember the CSL review on TG too, on the Isle of Man. Good memories. Glad you enjoyed the video 🙌

LOVE all these cars. I remember reading the hype and the road tests of these cars in Autocar and EVO.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

Every film (not video anymore) you create is a Masterpiece!!!!! Bravo 👏 Absolutely love it , please continue!!!!!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

No plans to stop doing what we do, just no more than once a month at this rate 🙌 merry Christmas

Golden era indeed! Great vid. Not sure things ever got much better than this

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Most definitely the golden era 🙌

Living on a main driving road into Wales which attracts a lot of supercars, I can always recognise a 360 CS coming up the valley, from a half mile away. Such a distinctive and fantastic noise.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful sound to hear 🙌

wow! thank you for this video! full of emotions, brilliant work

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you felt it! Thanks for watching

Nicely done, 996 turbo is my favorite car of all time, just love it

Love them! Thanks for this beautiful video.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

These cars bring back high school memories! Bring all the 2000’s cars to your videos. Keep them coming!

Everything about the 996 is amazing. All three cars look fun. Well done

The Challenge Stradale. It's my favourite car though. The video was fantastic, great job!

@scd

Жыл бұрын

Good choice!

360 CS sounds so Epic and Legendary that when video shows some acceleration without any commentary and CC are on it suddenly you read ‘[applause]’ on screen (not jocking).

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

😅🙌😂

Great vid. I must admit that I'm an E46 fan boy. The other 2 look incredible too. Always fancied the Fezza CS. It sounds incredible 😍

Enjoyed that, well done guys. Merry Christmas 🎄

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas 🎅

I so enjoyed this. Thank you gentlemen.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gareth 🙌

Wowww. What a great video. Thanks for this Christmas present. Keep it up !!!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! More videos in the new year 🙌

Just a fantastic fantastic video 😍😍😍😍 perfectly put together!!!!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@tristategaragedoorservices3382

2 жыл бұрын

@@scd personally I can relate SO much to what this video is about… I have a f90 m5 and a e36 m3. I’ll let you guess which ones on the road daily lol… as you said in the video. They just don’t make them like this anymore 😔😔😔😔

The intro gave me goosebumps. Why am I like this :')

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! Love the intro 🙌

Really enjoyed that, what a masterpiece! Great cars, excellent presentation and fantastic roads! I enjoyed them on a mini road trip in my 997 last month.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 🙌

That was brilliant, just brilliant. Thanks for this masterpiece of a review 👍👍.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Excellent video. Thanks for getting these three cars together and for taking the time to film this.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 😊

@patrickbateman7122

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks it was so much fun to make! Always great to get good feedback from a beautiful lady too 😊😉

Another brilliant video.i can't wait to see what you've got planned next

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Plenty more to come in 2022!

GT3 1st, M3 CSL 2nd, 360 way last. Stunning video shots, great enthusiasm by the presenters, and just a very enjoyable watch.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in and welcome 🙌

Truly one of the best channels on KZread. Great content everytime

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Why thank you 🙏

Amazing video and review, these cars are crazy, all different but all special.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! All very different from a similar brief

This video is criminally underrated! Amazing production value over all!

is this a new Top Gear? Brilliant job & Hats off to you guys.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thank you!

😍😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 what a dream 3 car garage. Has there ever been a better sounding trio of cars? Love the video, love the cars. Thanks guys and Merry Christmas.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so!

I still live in that era with a NB1 Miata and an E46 M3 ZCP.

Pure driving machines! The craziest thing about these early 2000’s na sports cars is neither of them have more than 400nm of torque. Which is what you get from a 2.0 turbo diesel these days. It’s just nuts 🤯

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

You don't need any more than that when the car weighs so little!

Epic, what way to start my Xmas day 😀 😎 thanks for putting the effort in a true reflection of drivers cars on a drivers road ..true petrol heads .. right cars right roads, Cannt beat those roads on an early 5.am morning run. Worth waking up for .merry Christmas. Stay safe. 😎

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

They were worth the time and effort. Such a sweet spot for supercars

Great Christmas gift your video!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so 🙌

Superb film! Outro really was a goosebump moment of three amazing machines, you've gained a sub 👍 can't wait to see some more content! Well done team.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the film, we loved making this!

Cracking video guys - what an amazing era - late 90s early 2000s. Pure, engaging, and analogue, but with all the modern reliability, comfort and safety I could wish for.

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Well said 🙌🙌🙌

3 of my favourite cars when i was a kid .thank you scd

Thanks for superb video👍👍👍 I had yellow M3 E46 in 2008 and this vid makes me wait to buy it again. it was not csl but still one of best cars i drowe

Bravo guys! Brilliant piece!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jordan!

Absolutely fantastic video guys. Amazing filming, sound and content. What an era. I had 2 E46 M3’s. Both SMG’s too. Loved them. I’d still have another. Prices are on the rise and CSL’s….well, crazy ££!!

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Guys what a vid! Thank you, great work. 7 days to wait (1st of April) and finally to turn the key of the M3 who is waiting for me to get out a there 😊

What a fantastic video. The shots were just incredible. Don't get me started on those cars (drool)

@scd

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!