Ever heard somebody describe their car as being “sooner than a Ferrari?” Annoyingly, there by no means appears to be a Ferrari or a dragstrip wherever close by. Not the case in one of many newest Carwow drag race movies. As we speak, host Mat is pitting a Ferrari SF90 towards extensively modified automobiles touting over 1,000 horsepower. A G42 BMW M240i and equally ridiculous Golf R take a run at a Ferrari SF90, and the outcomes will probably be unsurprising (and validating) to these acquainted with the B58 engine.
The Opponents
The BMW M240i featured here’s a 2024 mannequin 12 months chassis automobile. It depends on the exceptionally sturdy B58 engine, which can be remarkably receptive to mods. This particular BMW M240i reportedly makes round 811 pound-feet of torque (1,114 Nm) and 1,048 horsepower. A bit of little bit of digging reveals the B58 has been outfitted with a Precision 7480 turbo and exterior wastegates from Turbosmart. Amongst, we count on, dozens of different supporting modifications.
The Golf R, too, has been extensively modified. Beneath the hood is a 2.5-liter engine borrowed from the Audi RS3. It’s one other engine well-known for wholesome beneficial properties with just some easy bolt-on modifications. However this driver has clearly gone the additional mile. So, in a humorous coincidence, that is actually a BMW vs. Audi battle — oh yeah, and there’s a Ferrari there, too. The bone-stock SF90 makes use of all-wheel drive, electrical motors, and a twin-turbo V8 creating round 1,000 horsepower and 800 Nm (590 pound-feet) of torque. As a result of myriad modifications, we’re not 100% certain on who’s the heaviest competitor right here. However we’re sure the Ferrari SF90 remains to be the most costly, costing a wallet-shrinking $593,950 to start out in accordance with Automobile and Driver.
What Occurs?
The primary cross sees the M240i take a win, with the Ferrari simply barely in second. The Golf R simply barely trails the prancing horse. Notably, the pilot of the B58-powered bomber claims he used “somewhat bit an excessive amount of enhance” off the road, and there’s somewhat little bit of tire smoke. Frankly, it didn’t appear like a nasty launch in any respect contemplating rear-wheel drive and over 1,000 horsepower. The second cross flips the script; the BMW’s in final, the VW takes gold. The Golf R launched a lot more durable the second time round.
The third race sees the little white BMW comfortably forward of each. The most effective time the BMW put down was a blisteringly fast 9.1-second quarter-mile run. The rolling races are equally pleasing, because the BMW — which seems largely inventory from the skin and isn’t even working a drag pack — merely walks away from the Ferrari. The obviously-modified Golf appears to be like foolish by comparability. Even higher? The BMW M240i manages to brake faster from 100 mph (160 km/h) than the Ferrari. Go watch it!
