Besides the ordinary drag races that we get to see conventional models getting their piece of the action, there are also “those” kind of races where technology meets raw power. And that is exactly what happens in the drag race below.

We have recently had the pleasure…or not…depending how you look at it, of seeing the Giulia`s top of the line QV taking on the BMW i8. We are actually looking here at sheer power vs technology.

Let`s not forget that the new Alfa Romeo Giulia QV was released as the direct competitor of the BMW M3, and sadly, the German car is not match for such a Italian beast, not even with the Competition Package.

So, Bay Area Racing from California, which deals with organizing exquisite racing events, has decided to put the QV head-to-head with the BMW i8. The entire drag race can be seen in the video below, but before you watch it, just see both cars` general characteristics.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV is taking its power from a 3.0-liter turbo V6 unit, developing a good 510 horsepower, ready to tackle the 0 to 100 km/h short straight line in 3.9 seconds. Adding the carbon fiber elements on the body and you have an impressive ride.

On the other hand, the BMW i8 comes with a I5 three-cylinder turbocharged TwinPower Turbo engine, developing 231 horsepower and sending the power to the rear axle. The conventional mill is coupled to an electric drive system which adds an extra 131 horsepower, all being sent to the front.

With all this sheer power, the plug-in hybrid is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, which makes it more outstanding than the M3 or M4. Now, you get to choose which one is the fastest in the straight line run.

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It has been a while since we last saw the gorgeous BMW M3 taking on someone its own size in a drag race, but the model is popping up into the spotlights in a recent drag race, against a competitor from Mercedes-Benz, which may be considered out of the M3`s league.

Even if the below Mercedes-AMG A45 might not be the perfect match against the BMW M3, and that because of its much more reduced size and less powerful engine, it may be posing a serious threat to the model.

However, judging by the official figures on paper and not on the image below, there are not so many differences between the two of them, even if they belong to different segments.

Speaking of that, the BMW M3 weighs just 1,635 kg while the Mercedes-AMG A45 tips the scale at 1,555 kg. So we might be looking here at a slight advantage of the A45 over the M3, at least on a straight line sprint, as the one seen below.

As for the car`s official performance, the BMW M3 develops 431 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, allowing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, if equipped with a seven-clutch transmission, while the Mercedes-AMG A45 churns out 381 horsepower and 475 Nm of torque. Even so, the latter is a tad slower than the M3, which is 4.2 seconds.

However, these are just figures on paper, right? You have to see it for yourself in order to find out if the A45 is a real match for the gorgeous and all-mighty BMW M3! Enjoy and don’t forget to share your opinions on us!

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Drag races usually offer us a fun way to test out different models and check out if the performance figures on papers match those on the tarmac. But there are drag races that involve more than just a figure comparison – they give us a reality check, especially if they put head-to-head two entirely different cars, in terms of chassis, body style and performance under the hood.

I mean, why would you put a small and apparently a fragile BMW 1M next to a massive BMW X6 M50d in a drag race? However, you know what they say: size does not always matter…and the video below might prove that right.

Even with the visible differences between the two of them, in terms of performance figures we are looking at a good report. However, even if the X6 looks and feels more powerful, the 1M has the advantage of being smaller and lighter.

To start with the BMW 1M Coupe, the model comes with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, with 335 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, enough to deliver a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.

On the other hand, the BMW X6 M50d packs a 3.0-liter tri-turbocharged engine, with 375 horsepower and 740 Nm of torque. Even if it comes with higher power, the model is a tad slower, with around 0.3 seconds, due to its massive body styling.

Now that we know a little about both cars, push the play button to see for yourself if the BMW 1M Coupe manages to beat up the massive X6 M50d on a straight line race!

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In case you love exquisite hatches and want to choose between the best available on the market right now, then take a deep breath and watch the test video below, as it might give you an inside on three of the best there is in the class.

Car Throttle is another famous auto magazine that lets you know on the best vehicles on the markets at the moment, by testing out and comparing different types of cars that match a certain segment. Today`s contenders are the Focus RS, BMW M140i and the Honda Civic Type R.

All models have been engaged on a track battle, with the Car Throttle correspondent to showcase the cars` strong points and weaknesses. Take a look at each one`s driving capabilities and performance and then decide which to choose.

Starting with the Ford Focus RS, the model is considered a top notch amongst its class, coming with extraordinary performance, all squeezed from a 2.3-liter turbocharged engine with 350 horsepower which are sent to all four axles via a six-speed manual transmission. It is a fast and agile hot hatch that can pose serious threat to the M140i model from BMW.

Speaking about the BMW M140i, the hot hatchback packs a rear-wheel drive system which makes it perfect for drifting session out in the snow or rainy weather, especially if it is helped by an I6 turbocharged mill with 320 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission. Thanks to the much more improved electronics, this lad here is faster than the Focus RS.

Finally, the Honda Civic Type R is well-known for its artistic capabilities on the track, coming with advanced aerodynamics and technology onboard. This one uses a 2.0-liter turbo flat-pot with 306 horsepower being sent to the rear via a six-speed manual transmission.

These are just common information that help us shed-off some light on all three hot hatchbacks. Please feel free to watch the video below in order to find out which one is the best in Car Throttle`s opinion!

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The BMW M2 Coupe and the Porsche 918 Boxster S are two extraordinary sports cars that can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in blink of an eye, especially because of their small chassis and improved aerodynamics.

Recently, both models were engaged into a drag race, highlighted in the video below. The video was put together by CarMagazine in what they call the annual “Performance Shootout”, illustrating thus the raw power of the two models.Before jumping into the wrong conclusions and placing your bets on one of the model, just take a closer look at what each car has to offer in terms of performance.

To start with the BMW M2 Coupe, the carmaker`s “baby-M” and the preferred one for dozens of tuning companies worldwide, comes with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six engine underneath its skin, capable of squeezing out 365 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque, and being sent to the rear via a seven-speed DCT.

It can deliver a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a blasting 4.4 seconds, at a top speed of 250 km/h. Otherwise, the model comes fitted with the M Performance Parts at the exterior, which also increase its agility and driving dynamics.

On the other hand, the Boxster 718 Boxster S in its latest generation uses the brand-new 2.5-liter flat-four turbocharged pot, churning out 345 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque, with a 4.5 seconds achieved from 0 to 100 km/h, via a conventional automatic transmission.

However, if fitted with the optional Sport Chrono package and the high-performance PDK transmission, the sports car is able to deliver the same sprint in a blasting 4.2 seconds. The car`s main advantage is that it is around 150 kg much more lightweight than the M2 Coupe, a real deal that can make the difference in a drag race with the right driver behind the steering.

Who do you thing might win this battle here?

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We have seen lately some strange drag races between cars with uneven performance, size and straight line sprint, like the recent match between an M2 Coupe and an Audi A8. Now, another drag race has popped up online, putting head-to-head a customized BMW M5 and a stock Lamborghini Huracan.

The differences between the two of them are visible from miles away and one that thinks a stock F10 BMW M5 would be a match for the Huracan, would be just another full. This is why perhaps the video below showcases a tuned-up M5 to kinda cope with the supercar`s superpowers.

Even if we are looking here at an F10 BMW M5 modified by ESS tuner company, the chances of beating up the Lamborghini Huracan are pretty low. Even so, it is worth seeing the two of them going full throttle.

First, the F10 BMW M5 is extremely big and heavy, coming with a bulk design and a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which develops 560 horsepower and 680 Nm of torque, in the stock form. However, with the new modifications from ESS, the model now develops somewhere between 600 horsepower and 800 horsepower, which is a wild guess.

On the other hand, the Lamborghini Huracan comes with advanced aerodynamics and a much lighter body styling, weighing just 1.4 tones and featuring a 5.2-liter V10 engine. The stock form sets it at 610 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque, the power being sent to the wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds; and that would be the Huracan`s main advantage. Enjoy the video!

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It isn’t very often you get to see a BMW M4 taking on a Lexus RC F in a drag race, but apparently two old buddies started this as a joke and finished it in a real battle.

Nick Murray, the drummer of the garage rock band White Fence was a Porsche passionate, but since its last acquisition posed serious fault, he ditched it in favor of a BMW M4. Ever since, he has been seen in differen drag races, one dearest to him being the latest involving his best friend, who took alongside a Lexus RC F.

The two of them have already popped up in comparison tests, but I have never recalled seeing them taking against each other.

This time, the models took their chance in a drag race, and the result is seen in the video below. But before watching it together, let`s see some of the most highlights of both cars.

As we already know, the BMW M4 is a fast car, tweaked with a 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo straight six-cylinder engine, with 431 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque, which runs from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds, and that with the help of a seven-speed DCT transmission, at a topping of 250 km/h.

On the other hand, the Lexus RC F is also an impressively powerful car, coming with a massive 5.0-liter V8 engine, with 467 horsepower and 530 Nm of torque, delivering a sprint in 4.4 seconds, via an eight-speed automatic. The car weighs 1,840 kg as opposed to the BMW M4, with 1,500 kg. And the weight is a serious threat that can affect the car`s performance and handling.

But we`d better watch the two of them confronting in the video below! Enjoy and don’t forget to write your opinions!

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It is not every day we get to see a BMW M135i version taking on the Honda Civic Type R in a drag race.

Both cars are rather equal in terms of performance and aerodynamics, but the FWD and the RWD might make the difference in the fight.

But before watching the video with the drag race between our two contestants, let`s see some of the performance figures that each one comes with.

First off, the BMW M135i is packed with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder inline unit, which produces 326 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque, enough to reach 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds. The manual transmission sends the power to the rear axle.

Second, the Honda Civic Type R comes with a 2.0-liter VTEC engine, with 306 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is done in 5.7 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h. All the power is sent to the front wheels.

So, we have two cars with rather the same power-to-weight ratios, but with a significant difference concerning the sprint. The M135i comes with a rear-wheel drive configuration, while the Civic Type R features a front-wheel drive one.

Before jumping into conclusions, just watch the video released by Evo magazine and then decide if the winner was just lucky or really deserved to win. Enjoy!

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From time to time, famous TopGear auto magazine is bewitching us with some cool drag races which automatically involves…you guessed it…a BMW, in this case a one-off M4 going against two other extraordinary sports cars like the Lexus RC-F and the outstanding Nissan GT-R.

We will not unveil the real winner, the video does that, but we should revise some of the characteristics that each one is coming with, in order to anticipate a potential winner.

We should also take into account the fact that each car comes with its own mechanical characteristics, traction and weight distribution.

We will start of course with our gorgeous F82 BMW M4. The German coupe fits a high-performance 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline straight-six cylinder engine, developing 425 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque.

The engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission, which allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. Impressing or not, the M4 can also be fitted with the optional M-DCT gearbox, the coupe running the same distance in just 4.1 seconds.

Second, the Lexus RC-F comes with a massive 5.0-liter natuarlly aspirated V8 unit, with more than 467 horsepower and around 389 lb-ft of torque, being sent to the rear wheels, via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is done in 4.5 seconds, at a topping of 270 km/h. The sports car weighs 1,765 kg, as opposed to BMW`s 1,572 kg.

Finally, the Nissan GT-R packs an upgraded 3.8-liter twin turbocharged straight-six V6 unit, hooked to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The engine churns out 545 horsepower and 463 lb-ft of torque, enough to allow a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in an astonishing 2.9 seconds.

Now that we have the specs for each hot ride, it is time you placed your bets on the best one! Don’t forget to share your opinions on the drag race!

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When I first had the chance of seeing this drag race between the BMW M135i and Audi S3 Sedan, my bets were on the S3, but at the end I had realized that size wasn’t all that counted.

Even if the 2015 Audi S3 Sedan is much bigger than the 2015 BMW M135i, both comes with even odds in terms of power and torque, especially since they are equipped with the launch control system. The weight of the cars is also the same, which give them a fair chance in winning the drag race.

The 2015 BMW M135i facelift is packing a four-cylinder unit, with 322 horsepower, which is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, when hooked to the eight-speed automatic transmission. Mind that this one seen here is not the xDrive version.

On the other hand, the 2015 Audi S3 Sedan is using a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit, developing 300 horsepower, when hooked to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, enough to reach 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.

Now that we have presented the powertrains of both models, it`s high time you watched the drag race and tell us what you think about it!

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