The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the BMW M3 have more in common than an untrained eye might expect, especially when talking about the units that brought us here (more on this below). And when the two rear-wheel-drive coupes engage in a drag race, the show is guaranteed.
Fortunately, the gear heads wielding these two speed tools decided to get together on an airfield, thus avoiding the risks of street racing and enjoying all the space they needed to hoong their machines.
The slab of America we have here is a member of the fifth generation, with the Camaro ZL1 having been taken down the aftermarket route with the help of respectable bolt-on mods.
And while we're not aware of the exact bits and pieces fitted to the muscle car, we can tell you that its supercharged V8 now allows the one behind the wheel to play with 580 horsepower - note this is the output at the rear wheels, which means the crankshaft output of the thing sits at around 650 ponies.
As for the M3, we're looking at an E92-generation machine, so its engine compartment also holds a V8. You should know that the Bimmer has been gifted with an ESS VT2 supercharger kit, which means the unit now churns out north of 600 horses.
So, at least on paper, the two seem to be proper candidates for a drag race, which is probably what determined their drivers to get together in the first place.
Note that the two duked it out on more than one occasion, as you'll get to notice in the piece of footage at the bottom of the page. And the piece of Germany was the one that served as the camera car - if you're the kind who enjoys betting, now would be a good time to take sides.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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