Nowadays, drag races are very different to the kind of velocity adventures we used to see a decade ago. For instance, the sprinting spectacle you're about to see involves a pair of machines which weren't built with drag racing as a top priority, namely a BMW X5 M and a Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo. Nevertheless, the two slices of Germany managed to put on quite a show.
As far as we know, both slices of Germany came in factory stock form, so the battle was fair. Keep in mind that the fight took place on a Swedish airfield, so the two had all the space they needed in order to deliver a clear conclusion.
The Panny served as the camera car for this battle, with the YouTuber behind the video riding shotgun during the fight between the 550 hp Porscha and the 575 hp Bimmer.
And while we don't want to throw too many spoilers your way, we can mention that there was no need for a photo finish when the Porsche and the BMW reached the end of the runway.
Speaking of which, this white M car might be familiar, since we've previously shown you the vehicle battling a Maserati Levante S.
If the drag race we have here happens to quench your thirst for German battles, we'll remind you that we brought you another battle of the sort earlier today. The said fight involved a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and an F10-generation BMW M5.
Of course, a stock M5 would be no match for the Neunelfer, but the Bimmer we're talking about had been taken to the gym. To be more precise, the twin-turbo V8 motor of the super-sedan was dialed up to 750 hp, which sounds like a reasonable muscle number in a battle against the 500 hp rear-engined animal.
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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