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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

RWD vs AWD, Manual vs Auto (based on the launch), bad launch (went sideways shifting into 2nd). Even if it was a DCT, it was a terrible tire spinning launch. Try an M4 with DCT and launch control and I can guarantee a different result - even with only RWD. I don't even have an F80 M4.

If you think drag times are important, then those things I listed are not just excuses. They are very important to such a one dimensional comparison as a drag race. Especially considering this was a 1/8mi long stretch of road. That's tailor made to benefit the lighter car with AWD - which is how it beat the M550i and the M4. Of course it'll beat a RWD 335i. You can even see the M4 was already gaining on the M340i near the end.

This is a YouTube video purposely made to be sensational.

This. Don't get me wrong the M340i is a great car, top notch at what it is and is designed for. My coworker has one, it's impressive... good news for the G80, it's going to be a performance beast (uhg but that grill). Anyway, we've done several pulls from 35/40 mph up to over 110mph... my bone stock F80 M3 CP has won 100% of the time. It's simple math... after traction isn't a problem, generally more power under the curve will win all other things equal. Haven't had the chance to go from a stand still, but no doubt he would win off the line with AWD. First world problems.