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Porsche 911 GT2 RS vs. V10-Powered E30 BMW M3 Is a Ferociously German Drag Race

When you get behind the wheel of an E30 BMW M3 that had received a V10 heart transplant, you must feel like you're topping the octane chain. After all, you're driving a collectible M division collectible machine whose power has been more than doubled, while its naturally aspirated charm has been maintained.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS vs. BMW M3 E30 V10 drag race 4 photos
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But what happens when you meet a Porsche 911 GT2 RS? The Zuffenhausen machine is the kind of vehicle that outguns the E30 M3 in terms of exclusivity and yet we're not here to talk about that. Instead, we want to discuss performance.

Since the nose of the senior 3er hasn't been factory-engineered to hold a BMW S85 power behemoth, perhaps a time attack wouldn't be the fairest of races. Well, we don't have to worry about that, as the shenanigan we want to show you involves the two slabs of Germany playing the drag racing game.

The adventure saw the 620 hp rear-engined coupe and the 5.0-liter V10 Bimmer duking it out on an airfield, with the two engaging in two sprints, all to make sure the results are relevant. Speaking of hp numbers, the M3 has received a slight upgrade, so it's now delivering anywhere between 520 and 550 ponies, enough to give its drive fully-engaging traction challenges.

Don't make the mistake of overlooking the dB part of this battle

The two went for a rolling start, which means that Porsche couldn't rely on its weight distribution-delivered traction advantage. Both vehicles were used as camera cars, which not only means you'll get a complete view of the battles but also brings us a complete aural perspective on the matter.

And when it comes to the sound fight, the exotic nature of the BMW build we have here gives it the edge, at least in our book. Hit the play button below and you'll understand.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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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.
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