This Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs BMW M3 CS drag race is one that fans of both brands have been looking forward to. UK website Car Wow has managed to obtain both cars for this great match up.

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Track Weapons

It’s worth noting that both cars were conceived with track work in mind ie, they are not straight-line specialists. However, that doesn’t mean they lack firepower.

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Naturally Aspirated Vs Turbocharged

The GT3 RS has a high-revving naturally aspirated 4,0-litre engine the develops 386 kW. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends power to the rear wheels. The 911 GT3 RS can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in a claimed 3,2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 296 km/h in seventh gear.

The BMW M3 CS is based on the M3 Competition. It shares that car’s twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. Power has been bumped up to 405 kW. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels. This all translates to a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 3,4 seconds, according to BMW.

These stats mean the Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs BMW M3 CS drag race is going to be a close one. Let us know which car you’re backing to win on our Facebook page before watching the video.