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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Sport Auto magazine has recently released a video which puts together the acceleration of two powerful SUVs: the BMW X4 M40i and the Porsche Macan GTS, two top predators that come with rather the same performance.

But before we get to watch the video together, let`s compare both SUVs from a performance perspective.

First off, the BMW X4 M40i is the top of the line in its class, coming fully tweaked with the M Performance Parts. This is really important, as the SUV received the same “M” treatment under the hood as well.

We are looking here at a 3.0-liter straight-six turbo engine, with 355 horsepower and 343 lb-of torque, which is just enough to allow a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. More than that, the car`s performance is also given by different mechanical bits, including increased camber on the front axle, higher-performance springs and stabilizers or adaptive dampers with M Performance requirements.

Please find below the full performance figures of the BMW X4 M40i achieved during the test:

0 – 40 km/h: 1,6 s.
0 – 100 km/h: 5,3 s.
0 – 160 km/h: 12,8 s.
0 – 200 km/h: 21,8 s.

Moving to the Porsche Macan GTS, the new SUV may not be the best in its class as it sits between the S and the Turbo, but it does come with a sporty design and significant mechanical parts that make it a genuine competitor for the X4 M40i. We are dealing here with the Porsche Doppelkupplung seven-speed transmission and Porsche Traction Mangement system, which help the SUV change shifts faster and more precise.

Engine wise, the Porsche Macan GTS develops 360 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, with the Sport Chrono package as optional.

Please find below the full performance figures of the Porsche Macan GTS achieved during the test:

Porsche Macan GTS:
0 – 40 km/h: 1,2 s.
0 – 100 km/h: 4,9 s.
0 – 160 km/h: 12,1 s.
0 – 200 km/h: 21,3 s.

Enjoy the video!

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Continuing a long spanning tradtion, BMW entered a M3 GT2 Art Car at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in their comeback to the fabled motor sport event.

Unfortunately despite a good show at the endurance race at Nurburgring and an amazing paintjob done by Jeff Koons this isn’t enough to win at the crucible of endurance racing.

The BMW M3 GT2 Art Car was wearing the #72 race number and had a complete rough going in the renown French race with a series of three massive problems within the first 6 hours of the race.

The third one of those problems cropped up just entering the sixth hour and saw the end for the BMW Art Car. The number 72 racer, at that moment being driven by Andy Priaulx pulled off the course onto the grass and began swerving back and forth as though he was out of fuel.

The #72 Art Car car was out. Mind you, while BMW fans are slightly disappointed it’s not all bad, as while troubled as well, the rest of the team managed to get one car to finish and quite well, it finished 5th in GT2 class being dominated by Porsche and Ferrari and 19th overall. This result is quite pleasing since this is a comeback and even so it was made even more difficult by necessities to change pretty much most of the rear underpinnings in preparation for the race at Le Mans.

The Art Car did however play a bit of a role within the overall result, while limping back to the pits it almost took “Mr. Le Mans” Tom Kristensen out after a bit of an issue when trying to pass Jeff Koons’ creation.

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Just as the title says, the Bavarians have won the fabled race that ended just hours ago with one of their new BMW M3 GT2’s run by Team Schnitzer.

The No. 25 BMW Team Schnitzer M3 GT2 of Jorg Müller, Augusto Farfus, Uwe Alzen and Pedro Lamy was the car to finish first at the 2010 24 Hours of Nurburgring marking a great comeback to the event.

The offset of the race didn’t look too promising for team BMW as Porsche announced they were ready to make history with their hybrid and Audi had completely dominated the qualifying sessions taking the first four spots on the grid and a lap record.

In the end it turned out that Porsche’s Hybrid system great as it may be isn’t good enough to last a full 24 hours of racing and Audi… well they had lots of problems but we have a good right to feel smug as BMW fans that the Bavarians stuck it to the four ringed company once again.

In full admittance the BMW M3 GT2 was slightly slower than the top competitors but it was far more reliable despite some gearbox concerns towards the end and had backing from a very organised team that helped the car through a radiator change during the night.

The final results of the race were as follows:

1. 25 BMW M3 GT2 – 154 laps
2. 43 Ferrari F430 GTC +3:53.191
3. 97 Audi R8 LMS +1 lap
4. 76 BMW Z4 GT3 +2 laps
5. 102 Audi R8 LMS +2 laps
6. 20 Porsche GT3 Cup S +3 laps
7. 26 BMW M3 GT2 +4 laps
8. 18 Porsche GT3 Cup S +4 laps
9. 69 BMW Z4 GT3 +5 laps
10. 35 Porsche 997 GT3 +6 laps

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