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DRAG RACE! Porsche 718 Cayman S v BMW Z4 M40i

It may be easy to become oblivious of sports cars in a modern age where crossovers, SUVs, and pickups appear to reign the highways. Although firms like BMW and Porsche generate their fullest profits from SUVs and crossovers, they still make the sports cars aficionados are fond of, such as the 718 Cayman S and Z4 M40i. An innovative video presents these two pristine performance cars forehead-to-forehead in two drag races.

The luxurious BMW Z4 M40i encompasses a turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six powerhouse, yielding 340hp and 500Nm (368 lb-ft) of torque. This is distributed via a ZF eight-gear transmission to the back axles, while bearing a weight of 1,580 kilograms (3,483 lbs).

The Porsche carries a minimal turbocharged 2.5-liter level four motor. Notwithstanding its diminutive size, it creates 350 hp and 420 Nm (309 lb-ft) of torque. It has a rear-wheel drivetrain still joined with a seven-speed PDK transmission between the powerplant and the tires. Furthermore, it’s more lightweight than the BMW, having a weight of only 1,385 kg (3,053 lbs).

The Porsche seized the first victory, crossing the finish line in 12.22 seconds at a sizzling speed of 184 km/h (114.33 mph). It attained 100 kph (62 mph) in an astonishing 4.09 seconds. The BMW was next across the line, with a time of 12.87 seconds and a remarkable velocity of 176 km/h (109.36 mph), achieving a benchmark of 100 kph in 4.61 seconds.

The two combatants engaged in yet another competition, however the BMW wrongly began too soon, escalating off the start line before being signalled. Ultimately, the Cayman pursued right away but was impossible to catch up with the Z4, ending as the second finisher. Nonetheless, it completed the challenge at a faster pace, requiring only 12.23 seconds, while the BMW with its jumpstart took 12.85 seconds.

Constructing a high-performing vehicle necessitates more than merely shoving an oversized engine in the engine bay. Factors such as curb mass, transmission, and horsepower are just as essential as the engine’s cubic inches. The BMW had two additional cylinders than the Porsche, yet it was inadequate to decisively overpower the Cayman S.

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