Carwow - BMW M3 v Porsche 911: DRAG RACE & BRAKING TEST

Mani59 · 12-08-2021, 05:10 AM

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bri1042 · 12-08-2021, 06:35 AM

Well, that went exactly like I expected it would.

Vic55 · 12-08-2021, 09:12 AM

No shock here and also no shock that Super Mani is the thread starter.

Its the Holidays Mani, let a brother get a thread starter in for once!!!!!!

BostonM235xi · 12-08-2021, 12:36 PM

Porsche are just amazing 🙌🏻

modat · 12-08-2021, 12:37 PM

Awd m3 would win the drag race

GOLFFRR · 12-08-2021, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

No shock here and also no shock that Super Mani is the thread starter.

Its the Holidays Mani, let a brother get a thread starter in for once!!!!!!

lol

spuntyb · 12-08-2021, 01:36 PM

Unsurprising. I love launch control in Porsches. Brake, accelerator, go!

SexyRoger · 12-08-2021, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mani59

Base 911 vs M3. hmmm

M3 are defo quick in the roll, anything from 100mph to max it pulls very hard.

A more fair test would be a 911 GTS vs M3, or Cayenne.

Longboarder · 12-08-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by modat

Awd m3 would win the drag race

There are a few AWD 911 variants as well.

Adcampo · 12-08-2021, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by modat

Awd m3 would win the drag race

Not sure about that.

To be fair, you'd have to couple it with the 4s.

PeregrineFalcon · 12-08-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by modat

Awd m3 would win the drag race

With a good launch even a RWD M3/4 can win a drag race

Draper · 12-08-2021, 06:53 PM

Wow! M3s are slow.

Buying a base 911 now…

tna3 · 12-08-2021, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

There are a few AWD 911 variants as well.

AWD on 911 doesn't make that much difference if the surface is dry. The weight is already over the rear wheels.

TXGrey · 12-08-2021, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Draper

Wow! M3s are slow.

Buying a base 911 now…

Haha…. Add to the P-car collection and post pics!

(I recognize ya from the Macan forum)…. Aka TXRed here.

Longboarder · 12-08-2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tna3

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

There are a few AWD 911 variants as well.

AWD on 911 doesn't make that much difference if the surface is dry. The weight is already over the rear wheels.

How would you know? How many AWD and RWD 911's do you have? I have a GT3 and a Turbo S and can tell you there is a MASSIVE difference in off-the-line traction.

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 12-09-2021, 12:04 AM

Having a car that starts off in 2nd gear vs a mid-engine car is an interesting race.

________ · 12-09-2021, 12:14 AM

Pretty interesting race. Surprised by that 1/4 mile in the Porsche. Nice for a base, cheaper than the M3 and likely faster around a track. Just less practical and with less features/luxury. M3 is a more rounded option, but the 911 is less compromised in the sports area.

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Having a car that starts off in 2nd gear vs a mid-engine car is an interesting race.

Not sure why the gear is important, as it's used for better grip.
The 911 is a rear engine car, not mid-engine.

M6-Coupe · 12-09-2021, 01:27 AM

Waiting to see how G80 M3 xdrive smokes Tesla 3P

dlk001 · 12-09-2021, 03:50 AM

The same Carrera did 12.1sec (as Porsche stated) in October and not it has suddenly gained power and doing nearly Carrera S 1/4 mile time of 11.6sec. Amazing witchcraft

Draper · 12-09-2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Onesie

Pretty interesting race. Surprised by that 1/4 mile in the Porsche. Nice for a base, cheaper than the M3 and likely faster around a track.

A base 911 with zero options is $102K.

________ · 12-09-2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Draper

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Originally Posted by Onesie

Pretty interesting race. Surprised by that 1/4 mile in the Porsche. Nice for a base, cheaper than the M3 and likely faster around a track.

A base 911 with zero options is $102K.

Yeah I haven't checked Canadian prices yet as well.
I was referring to the UK prices he mentioned in the video.

And yes, Porsches are super expensive with options and they're pretty basic without them, unlike the M3, which makes it an apples and oranges comparison.

LSM · 12-09-2021, 03:00 PM

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The same Carrera did 12.1sec (as Porsche stated) in October and not it has suddenly gained power and doing nearly Carrera S 1/4 mile time of 11.6sec. Amazing witchcraft

C2S does 11.1-11.2 not 11.6

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