Thanks to for helping to establish this race!
Here we go BMW fans, this one's for you!
We've got our hands on the new BMW M3 Touring, and it's going head-to-head against the extraordinary BMW M8! The concern is, can the BMW M8 put its power down in some really horrible drag race conditions?
Before we discover, let's have a look at the statistics. We have actually got Mat in the M3 Touring, which is real estate a 3-litre twin-turbo straight six under the bonnet that can put down 510hp and 650Nm of torque. Power is sent out to all 4 wheels through an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and it's relatively heavy, weighing in at 1,865 kg. If you're wanting to choose one up, the cost starts from ₤ 87,000.
Then together with it, we have the BMW M8. Lift up the bonnet and you'll find a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 under the bonnet, which is good for 625hp and 750Nm. So it's up on power compared to the M3, but it's likewise well up on weight, tipping the scales at 2,100 kg! It'll also leave a larger dent in your bank balance, with the rate starting from ₤ 142,000!
So what do you believe – will it be a walkover for the more powerful M8? Or could the M3 take it? There's only one method to learn … LET'S RACE!
Change your automobile with carwow:
Leave a Reply