Does a RWD Red Bull drift car have what it takes to beat an AWD Lambo in a straight line?!
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It’s time for a drag race with one of the craziest M2s we’ve ever seen!
We’ve got our hands on a Red Bull BMW M2 - and it’s been converted into a drift car! So we’re going to see if a car that’s made for cornering at extreme speed has what it takes to beat a Lamborghini in a straight line!
Does it stand a chance? Let’s take a closer look at the stats…
The Red Bull M2 is powered by a BMW S58 engine. However, rather than having twin turbos, this 3-litre straight-six instead comes with one single (yet massive!) turbo, and the power output has been increased to an incredible 1,100hp and 1,200Nm! All of this power is sent to the rear wheels only via a 5-speed sequential gearbox, and being a drift car, it’s super light, tipping the scales at around 1,400kg.
As for the Lambo, it’s the Huracan Performante! That means it’s powered by a 5.2-litre naturally-aspirated V10 that delivers 640hp and 600Nm. It sends that power to all four wheels via a dual-clutch automatic gearbox, and it weighs in at 1480kg. So it’s slightly heavier than the Red Bull, but it does come with all-wheel drive!
However, should the Lambo prove too powerful, Mat’s also got his hands on a standard BMW M2! It’s way down on power compared to the Red Bull car, with only 480hp & 600Nm. What’s more, this power is sent to the rear wheels only, just like the Red Bull.
The question is, does a car with a deficit of more than 600hp really stand a chance?! There’s only one way to find out for sure… LET’S RACE!
Thanks to everyone who helped set up this race:
Red Bull M2: https://www.instagram.com/redbulldriftbrothers/
Standard M2: https://www.instagram.com/maxhaftavani/
Standard M2: https://www.instagram.com/drivenplusuk/
Huracan Performante: https://www.instagram.com/seanysgarage/