BMW M4 de 1,000 hp vs a M1000RR: ARRANCONES

Summary

The video script describes a quarter mile drag race between a heavily modified BMW M4 Competition and a factory model BMW M1000RR motorcycle. The M4 makes 1000 horsepower from engine upgrades while the M1000RR makes 212 horsepower. In the first race, the bike wins when the M4 fails to shift properly. After fixing the M4, it soundly beats the bike in 9.9 vs 10.4 seconds in the quarter mile. The M4 also matches the bike's braking performance. Despite the modifications costing as much as the motorcycle, the factory superbike nearly kept up with the tuned sports car.

Takeaways

• 😀 They compare a heavily modified BMW M4 Competition against a factory BMW M1000RR motorcycle in a quarter mile drag race.
• 😲 The M4 makes 1000 hp and 1000 Nm torque after £35k in mods while the M1000RR makes 212 hp and weighs 192 kg.
• 🏁 Initially the M4 falters on launch so the M1000RR wins the first race.
• 🔧 The M4's launch control system is reset and it performs much better, beating the M1000RR in the second race.
• ⏱️ The M4 runs a 9.9 sec quarter mile while the M1000RR takes 10.4 sec.
• 😥 The M1000RR breaks down after being pushed hard in the rolling races.
• 😎 They agree to a brake test between the M4 and M1000RR.
• 💨 The M4 and M1000RR stop in nearly identical distances in the brake test.
• 💡 The presenter concludes the factory M1000RR can't beat the heavily modified M4.
• 👍 The presenter hopes viewers enjoyed the video comparison.

Q & A

What are the key specs of the BMW M4 Competition used in the race?

The BMW M4 Competition used in the race has a twin-turbo 3.0L inline-six engine producing 1000hp and 1000Nm of torque. It weighs 1.8 tons and has around £35,000 worth of upgrades over the original £90,000 price.

What is the top speed of the BMW M1000RR motorcycle?

According to the script, the BMW M1000RR motorcycle's top speed is claimed to be around 314 km/h (195 mph).

Why did the M4 Competition struggle in the initial races?

The M4 Competition initially struggled because it wasn't shifting gears automatically in launch control mode as expected. The tuners had to manually adjust the gear changes.

How did the M4's performance improve after initial issues?

After adjusting the mapping and putting in race fuel, the M4's performance significantly improved, with the car completing the 1/4 mile in 9.9 seconds compared to the motorcycle's 10.4 seconds.

What happened during the rolling race?

During the rolling race, the M4 lost traction and swerved around a lot, likely due to its wider tires and differential setup. But it still managed to beat the motorcycle.

What was the outcome of the braking test?

In the braking test, the M4 and motorcycle were evenly matched for a brief moment, but ultimately the M4 stopped in a shorter distance.

What happened to the M1000RR motorcycle at the end?

At the end, the M1000RR made a horrible sound indicating it had broken down, likely crankshaft or intake related based on the presenter's comments.

How did the cost of the motorcycle compare to the M4's upgrades?

The £30,000-£38,000 cost of the base motorcycle was roughly equivalent to just the £35,000 in upgrades done on the M4 Competition.

What were some of the key challenges faced by the motorcycle rider?

The key challenges mentioned were the cold winds at high speeds leading to frostbite risk, keeping hands and feet warm, and handling the high power levels safely.

How did the race hosts assess the overall performance between the two vehicles?

The hosts concluded that the M4, despite being tuned, was superior to the factory stock M1000RR, especially since the motorcycle broke down while the M4's issues were just software related.