Rarely have BMW and Porsche been so close in terms of performance than in the case of the duel between the M4 GTS and the GT3 PDK. Nevertheless, we're not here just to compare numbers.
Instead, the piece of footage below shows us what happens when the pair of German track toys are unleashed on the Hockenheim-Ring Kleiner Kurs (Hockenheim Short). And since the video comes from German Magazine sport auto, arguably the most respected publication in terms of instrumented track tests, expect nothing bu the sharpest of approaches.
The mag's Christian Gebhardt recently hit the German circuit in the two track specials. As for the times, given the fact that the Bimmer can lap the Nurburgring in 7:28, while the Zuffenhausen machine handles the Green Hell task in 7:25, you can imagine that the overly short configuration of the said track requires a bit of a photo finish.
To be more precise, the 493 hp water-injected M car lapped the Kleiner Kurs in 1:09.6, while the 475 hp rear-engined coupe completed the not-exactly-a-chore in 1:09.2.
Even so, it's amazing to see how much of a difference the two configurations make. Sure, both vibrator demons mean the driver gets his fair share of slight countersteering moments, but pay attention to the all the little inputs in the clip and you'll see how special each car is.
Interestingly, these two are also evenly matched in terms of the MSRP, with both playing in the $130,000-plus league. The M did manage to be less difficult to get a hold of than the Porsche, though and that's quite an achievement.
To be more precise, only 300 BMW M4 GTS units (out of the 700 being built) are being offered to US aficionados.
Nevertheless, before we invite you to reach for that "play" button below, we have to remind that the GT3 has been removed from the Porsche website for a few months now, as the automaker is working to complete the development of the facelifted model. You know, the one that will offer a third pedal as an option.
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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