Both of these cars can be described using the phrase "for whatever reason" because they don't make sense for everybody. However, they have powerful V10 engines sending power to the rear wheels, so a drag race is inevitable.
The guys at GTBOARD organized another one of their trademark drag races with rolling starts. Once you're past the cones, you just floor it and see who's top boss.
As you'd expect, the supercar of the group handled itself better. With the rolling start nullifying the fact that it was rear-wheel drive, the LP580 made good use of its lightness.
But the M3 was no slouch either. If anything it looks like it was clawing back some of its lost ground after a while. Any fan of Scandinavian drag racing will tell you, this is not an ordinary E30, as its 2.2-liter engine has been replaced by a V10.
Fans of the old M5 and M6 were really sad when BMW switched to the 4.4-liter twin-turbo setup. That's because not only does the 5-liter V10 have a unique sound, but it's also perfect for racing applications like this one.
You've seen one Lamborghini, you've seen them all. But the S85 from BMW was really something special. Using the lessons learned from its Formula 1 involvement, the Germans built a 90-degree, DOHC unit using aluminum-silicon alloy. It had a compression ratio of 12 to 1 and produced 500 hp along with 520 Nm of torque.
Speaking of output numbers, the M3 did receive a little tune-up after the V10 was installed. So now, it produces 520 to 550 horsepower. Between that and the tiny wheelbase, it's no wonder the tail comes out all the time.
As posh and expensive as the Huracan might be, if somebody wanted to give me one of these cars for free, I would pick the swapped M3. Just paint it a brighter color, please!
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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