While in Europe I was immersed in BMW's and Audi's all over the streets. These were the cars of choice over there. This leads me to asking the question. Which one would you buy? 2008 BMW M3 or 2008 Audi RS4 ? That is thy the question. Contender #1: Audi stuffed a monster V-8 into it's hood producing 420 HP 0-60 approx 4.3 - 4.91 seconds depending on which magazine did the test drive. Contender #2 A disappearance in the last year and coming back in 2008 with a nose job(hood bump to contain the bigger engine) the BMW M3 with a V8 producing approx 420 hp as well. This car is so impressive compared to the last generation as it will be producing at least 115 more HP.
So far Audi has impressive performance with live numbers. Although my money will be on BMW as they have to much pride to just let Audi take it from them. The X-Factor that is finally coming to the states is the 2008 Nissan Skyline GTR! This machine is supposedly producing anywhere from 400 to 500 HP in a V-6 3.8 liter. 2008 400+ hp shootout should be very exciting.