New BMW M2 v GT4 RS v A45 v RS3 v Golf R: DRAG RACE

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We've got our hands on the all-new BMW M2, and it's about to go up against its closest rivals!

Along with it, we have the Golf R, AMG A45 S, RS3 and Cayman GT4 RS! However which will cross the line first? Let's take a look at the statistics.

Beginning with the BMW, it's powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo directly six, and this produces 480hp and 600Nm. Power is sent out to the rear wheels just by means of an 8-speed torque converter gearbox, and it's the heaviest vehicle here at 1,730 kg. It costs around β‚€ 69,000.

Next up is the Golf R. It's loading a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo, and it puts down 333hp and 420Nm. It has all-wheel drive and a 7-speed dual clutch, and it tips the scales at 1,548 kg. As new, it costs β‚€ 46,000.

Next is the AMG A45 S. It has the exact same size engine as the Golf R, and it produces 421hp and 500Nm. It has an 8-speed automatic transmission as well as four-wheel drive, and it weighs 1,680 kg. You can choose one up brand-new for around β‚€ 65,000.

The 4th car is the Audi RS3 Saloon. With a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder turbo under the bonnet, it produces 400hp and 500Nm. Power is sent out to all 4 wheels through a 7-speed vehicle, and it weighs 1,640 kg. A brand name new one costs around β‚€ 62,500.

Then, finally, we have the Cayman GT4 RS. It's packing a 4-litre NA flat-six, and it creates 500hp and 450Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels just by means of a 7-speed vehicle transmission, and it's the lightest car here, at 1,415 kg. It includes a significant price tag, however, costing around β‚€ 125,500!

So will the Porsche stroll it? Or could the all-new M2 nab the win? There's just one way to learn … LET'S RACE!

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Mat's choice of car from this line-up:

Thanks to everyone who assisted establish this race:
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– Racing Motorist Sam:


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95 responses to “New BMW M2 v GT4 RS v A45 v RS3 v Golf R: DRAG RACE”

  1. @carwow Avatar
    @carwow

    Get 20% off Car Vertical using code Carwow: https://bit.ly/Carwow-Car-Vertical

    1. @dakshsingh596 Avatar
      @dakshsingh596

      2nd πŸ₯ˆ

    2. @jacobrev6567 Avatar
      @jacobrev6567

      OkπŸ‘

    3. @nafisfuad8198 Avatar
      @nafisfuad8198

      Where is Corvette C8❀

    4. @Alikhattak5 Avatar
      @Alikhattak5

      Mercedes ❀

    5. @bayronss777nataip5 Avatar
      @bayronss777nataip5

      The Porsche driver acted unfairly when braking the car. Fire her from her job ad hire me.

  2. @almond7795 Avatar
    @almond7795

    GT4RS is lovely

    1. @alvinkwok587 Avatar
      @alvinkwok587

      it’s so expensive tho, might as well go buy a m3 or m4 comp

    2. @almond7795 Avatar
      @almond7795

      ​@@alvinkwok587Yeah, those are more practical coz the GT4rs is track focused. Plus M3 and M4 have AWD correct me if Im wrong.

    3. @Yumenga Avatar
      @Yumenga

      Verstappen, is that you?

    4. @greenik333 Avatar
      @greenik333

      @@almond7795 you can buy m3 or m4 with rwd

    5. @gaycha6589 Avatar
      @gaycha6589

      Not at its best drag racing, whereas the others all are.

  3. @Spartan_Kobra Avatar
    @Spartan_Kobra

    Petition to add the speed at the end of the drag races and roll races

    1. @robj3857 Avatar
      @robj3857

      Yeah I’ve always wanted to see this too

    2. @Lewis-jc9rl Avatar
      @Lewis-jc9rl

      Same

    3. @spookyreaper797 Avatar
      @spookyreaper797

      They keep seeing these comments and don’t listen, also these are recorded long ago so even if they change it.. may not happen soon

    4.  Avatar
      Anonymous

      In miles and kilometers!

    5. @relaxingvids189 Avatar
      @relaxingvids189

      Yes it should be added

  4. @gurkiratrandhawa2673 Avatar
    @gurkiratrandhawa2673

    Rory- β€œ I need to be polite with this. Somebody just bought it. Your MOTHER”
    πŸ˜…πŸ˜‚

    1. @Kallmewhite Avatar
      @Kallmewhite

      πŸ˜‚

    2. @AlanFormula12022 Avatar
      @AlanFormula12022

      I thought it was Clarkson.

    3. @sluuuudge Avatar
      @sluuuudge

      There’s no need to be polite though. They put a 330hp VW in a 400hp+ race, it was never going to do better than last.

    4. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@sluuuudgereliability always is #1 key.

    5. @mgcinipakamisa Avatar
      @mgcinipakamisa

      More torque more horses in the role showed in the sports roll race

  5. @James-oo1yq Avatar
    @James-oo1yq

    Every time we cut to Sam in the GT4, that 4 litre flat six is singing! ❀

    1. @fiveohwblow Avatar
      @fiveohwblow

      Should have been the first, and top comment.

    2. @AlanFormula12022 Avatar
      @AlanFormula12022

      And also doing SUPER burnouts.

    3. @pyrofisch_hh Avatar
      @pyrofisch_hh

      Even without speakers!😍

    4. @Scheltokeeper Avatar
      @Scheltokeeper

      That’s what I thought, too. I noticed it right away. Flat six sound is just greatπŸ‘ŒπŸ»! Only italian V6 engines sound even better imo 🀌🏻.

    5. @Diesel92 Avatar
      @Diesel92

      That was music to my ears

  6. @mthunzidube1423 Avatar
    @mthunzidube1423

    Damn that RWD system in the M2 has improved significantly, its now toe to toe with AWD cars at take off

    1. @jamest5149 Avatar
      @jamest5149

      Unless you are in the UK 🌧️

    2. @x_hailer999 Avatar
      @x_hailer999

      ​@jamest5149 they are in the UK

    3. @spookyreaper797 Avatar
      @spookyreaper797

      Nope see how the rs3 was off on the first race.. that’s awd. Rwd will never match it unless it’s on a drag strip

    4. @blazesmooth5573 Avatar
      @blazesmooth5573

      @@spookyreaper797 the rs3 started way before the m2, u can see it with the naked eye

    5. @jojogh10 Avatar
      @jojogh10

      ​@@x_hailer999 He means because it’s raining and 4wd will forever have an advantage in rain/other road conditions.

  7. @AshtonCoolman Avatar
    @AshtonCoolman

    The slow car is running 12.9s quarters. Not long ago that was incredible performance for any factory car.

    1. @mangewide Avatar
      @mangewide

      And all these Numbers is slow this day, i have measured my Mk8.5R to 12,5. πŸ˜…

    2. @philippelemaire2887 Avatar
      @philippelemaire2887

      It’s fast

    3. @RM-vv9eh Avatar
      @RM-vv9eh

      Sounds about right for the Golf. Quick look on Dragy, suggests 12.4 to 12.7.
      I’ve used the runways before for a VMAX event, and it’s not the greatest surface for launching.

    4. @-DC- Avatar
      @-DC-

      Had a R33 GTR that was mid 12’s lol , That’s how fast modern cars are πŸ’ͺ

    5. @AlanFormula12022 Avatar
      @AlanFormula12022

      Thats shocking compared to a TVR TAMORA.

  8. @donovahnnduhaney7608 Avatar
    @donovahnnduhaney7608

    Suprised how the Golf R held off the Audi for so long on the Rolls while being almost 70hp down.

    1. @golf1diesel Avatar
      @golf1diesel

      Golf probably has more hp than advertised.

    2. @damnyoutubeyoureallywantam850 Avatar
      @damnyoutubeyoureallywantam850

      ​@@golf1diesel same with the audi too tho

    3. @ivanpavlov2458 Avatar
      @ivanpavlov2458

      Golf is light

    4. @AlanFormula12022 Avatar
      @AlanFormula12022

      Agree. It is a giant killer compact car for sure.

    5. @OBELISK3210 Avatar
      @OBELISK3210

      Audi should have been a hot hatch to match the others. Little lighter by few kg more.

  9. @PetrolHead.F1 Avatar
    @PetrolHead.F1

    Mat: Don’t downshift, Sam.
    Sam: I hope no one hears this. 14:09 πŸ˜‚

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      He Heard it actually.πŸ˜…

    2. @TheFatihyet Avatar
      @TheFatihyet

      Im sure they know it does nothing. Just messing around.

    3. @NegerKim Avatar
      @NegerKim

      @@TheFatihyet It absolutely helps with slowing a car down, you know nothing Jon Snow.

    4. @elfilipes4182 Avatar
      @elfilipes4182

      @@TheFatihyet it does quite a lot actually. In this race I think that the porsche would be side too side with the merc and audi if sam wouldnt be downshifting

  10. @DavinaVx Avatar
    @DavinaVx

    Golf R is fast for “only” 333 hp. ‘Not a big difference between a45s, rs3 and R. ‘The other two are another league , …

    1. @wams_smaw Avatar
      @wams_smaw

      If the RS3 had 80 more horsepower it would be a rocket

    2. @BGK187x Avatar
      @BGK187x

      It has about 67hp more then that R

    3. @angrysocialjusticewarrior Avatar
      @angrysocialjusticewarrior

      @wams_smaw Nice try bud. Bimmer would still smoke it. M-Power is just too good.

    4. @rubenramos-wp4nw Avatar
      @rubenramos-wp4nw

      Welcome to the race between the GT4RS and the M2 🀣

    5. @wams_smaw Avatar
      @wams_smaw

      @@angrysocialjusticewarrior Still, some sources say the RS3 does the quarter mile in between 11.8 and 12.2 seconds, so in some situations it might actually be just as quick as an M2. And it’s possible the M2 has more horsepower than officially stated, typical BMW.

  11. @myc_konos Avatar
    @myc_konos

    5:51 that Mario laugh by Sam πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ€£πŸ’”

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      I thought he has same laughing voice like the one on Mario 64.πŸ˜…

    2. @DylanMLH Avatar
      @DylanMLH

      I looked at ur comment at the exact time it happened!! amazing

  12. @Topazviper1 Avatar
    @Topazviper1

    The fact they thru a Golf R in the same drag race as a GT4 RS, just shows how far the golf has come, good job Volkswagen.

    1. @AlanFormula12022 Avatar
      @AlanFormula12022

      Golf R deserved massive praise.

    2. @jimmymcgoo8641 Avatar
      @jimmymcgoo8641

      It got absolutely and utter slapped, what are you slavering about?

    3. @coolapps2238 Avatar
      @coolapps2238

      @jimmymcgoo8641 it can go faster the car was probably in the wrong setting

    4. @hanynowsky Avatar
      @hanynowsky

      Is this irony.
      Such a very light car.
      For me it got badly destroyed.
      Golf R competitors are Honda TR and Ford Gocus R…Not Porsche and bmw

  13. @rossoneill1654 Avatar
    @rossoneill1654

    The camera work / editing was unreal all the different angles and soundsπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      And also epic.

  14. @Skyl3r07 Avatar
    @Skyl3r07

    The editing on Sam’s excuse is excellent πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Matt Watson enjoyed that, man.πŸ˜…

    2. @NicotineRosberg Avatar
      @NicotineRosberg

      They have some of the best editors in the business

  15. @Sa_0999 Avatar
    @Sa_0999

    That BMW is mad quick for its class of sports coupe excluding the Porsche Becuase that’s a completely different level in terms pricing

    1. @rvstee4296 Avatar
      @rvstee4296

      m2 cs might have the 4rs in a straight line

    2. @MrKemby13 Avatar
      @MrKemby13

      True, but why the f is it so heavy? Over 1700kg?! My E39 530i is 100kg lighter 😏

    3. @Sa_0999 Avatar
      @Sa_0999

      @@rvstee4296ye they should do that race

    4. @morepanicboy7120 Avatar
      @morepanicboy7120

      ​@@rvstee4296 suspect bad tyres on this Gt4 rs. According to Car and Driver it should do 1/4 mile in 11s flat (with rollout). So i’m not gonna be so sure about M2 cs beating it on the straight either.

    5. @commonsense8342 Avatar
      @commonsense8342

      @@morepanicboy7120yeah Carwow drivers are usually pretty bad at digs unless it’s Matt

  16. @Btech94 Avatar
    @Btech94

    Here are the stats ,
    * BMW M2 [00:21]
    * Engine: 3-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six
    * Horsepower: 480 hp
    * Torque: 600 Nm
    * Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
    * Gearbox: 8-speed torque converter automatic
    * Weight: 1,700 kg
    * Cost: Starts from Β£69,000
    * Volkswagen Golf R [00:35]
    * Engine: 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
    * Horsepower: 333 hp
    * Torque: 420 Nm
    * Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
    * Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
    * Weight: 1,550 kg
    * Cost: Starts from Β£46,000
    * Mercedes-AMG A45 S [00:49]
    * Engine: 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
    * Horsepower: 421 hp
    * Torque: 500 Nm
    * Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
    * Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
    * Weight: 1,680 kg
    * Cost: Starts from Β£65,000
    * Audi RS3 Saloon [01:05]
    * Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder
    * Horsepower: 400 hp
    * Torque: 500 Nm
    * Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
    * Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
    * Weight: 1,640 kg
    * Cost: Starts from Β£62,500
    * Porsche Cayman GT4 RS [01:22]
    * Engine: 4-liter naturally aspirated flat-six
    * Horsepower: 500 hp
    * Torque: 450 Nm
    * Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
    * Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
    * Weight: 1,415 kg
    * Cost: Starts from just under Β£126,000

  17. @stmatti1 Avatar
    @stmatti1

    Regular m2, entry M level beating gt4 rs in rolling race is mad!! 🀯

    1. @SudSale31 Avatar
      @SudSale31

      Are you effin blind?
      It won one of 6 races against that Porsche, and it only won because turbo cars literally are in advantage on low rpm pulling

    2. @stmatti1 Avatar
      @stmatti1

      ​@@SudSale31ha ha Porsche fan boys are stupid asf πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

    3. @stmatti1 Avatar
      @stmatti1

      Ha ha Porsche fan boys are stupid asf πŸ˜‚β€‹@@SudSale31

    4. @AYO_KO Avatar
      @AYO_KO

      @@SudSale31good ole fanboy delusion from that guyπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

    5. @osirissk8o Avatar
      @osirissk8o

      I think he’s suggesting that for the price difference, even one win is impressive. β€œEffin” pipe down lad.

  18. @chellanlovesyou Avatar
    @chellanlovesyou

    the A45s driver has the reaction time of a new bornπŸ˜‚

    1. @56MrAlan Avatar
      @56MrAlan

      maybe it’s just in comfort mode that’s why it’s so slow πŸ˜‚

    2. @Aaraa-t2b Avatar
      @Aaraa-t2b

      honestly was hard to watch, he had one perfect launch tied with the rs3 in reaction time off the line in the 2nd drag race and he came out ahead, the rest of them he was slower off the line and lost.

  19. @TheCluelessEnthusiast Avatar
    @TheCluelessEnthusiast

    To make a naturally aspirated 6 cylinder car that fast while still complying with euro emissions rules is insane. Kudos Porsche!

    1. @ripptorr Avatar
      @ripptorr

      Well it’s also double the price of the others too

    2. @SteveNinetyski Avatar
      @SteveNinetyski

      “Complying with euro emmissions rules” Not nailing your comment, it is valid. But the fact that that is part of a normal sentence these days makes me shiver a bit.

    3. @TheCluelessEnthusiast Avatar
      @TheCluelessEnthusiast

      @@SteveNinetyski i know mate. I hate it. It is ruining the modern car world. Meanwhile the people making these rules are flying around the world in private jets

    4. @kavishdaya9793 Avatar
      @kavishdaya9793

      Well that’s mid engine for you so the sticks to the ground really well

    5. @tigersilberhannes9153 Avatar
      @tigersilberhannes9153

      @@ripptorr And the best thing is, if you have one, everyone will know you could pay double the price, even people who do not have much time for cars will know.

  20. @scottc78 Avatar
    @scottc78

    As an RS3 owner, I can tell you that 50mph in 3rd is completely out of the power band for that car. 40mph roll in 2nd would have left the Merc in the dust. It’s the worst speed for a roll race in an RS3, even tuned.

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