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Home ‘Models’ BMW M2’Video: BMW M2 CS vs A45 AMG and Audi RS3 Dragster Race
August 8, 2020/2 minutes of reading
The new BMW M2 CS is circulating on the web on those days when the first press cars are examined. The CarWow boys also showcased us and organized an endurance race with the last member of the CS family. However, the cars that are contrary to those that collide here are not their classic rivals. The M2 CS is a rear-wheel drive coupe, not a hot hatch, such as the Mercedes-AMG A45 S or Audi RS3.
There was a coupe with rear-wheel drive and two covered hatches on the starting line. The specifications are close with one essential difference: the BMW is the only one that has no all-wheel drive. And when it comes to endurance racing at the 1/4 mile, this component is quite important. The M2 CS makes up for it by being the lightest of the 3 and with the fastest gearbox, but will it be enough?
On paper, the AMG A45 S turns out to be a favorite. It would probably only have a 2-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine under the hood, but develops 421 hp and 500 Nm. Since it also has a DCT gearbox to depend on, it will be fast. The Audi covered here is the oldest car in the race, however, it has been set up.
Therefore, the RS3 2016 now produces 450 hp and 750 Nm of torque, which is much, the length of the engine under the hood. This corresponds to the M2 CS in terms of CV and exceeds it by two hundred Nm in terms of torque.
Read also: Comparison: BMW M2 vs BMW M2 Competition – Is there a gap?
The biggest challenge with the M2 CS will be the release from the stop. Being a rear-wheel drive car, moving it without turning on the tires will be a complicated test. But one way or another, Mat manages to keep it combined and the effects are very interesting. Possibly wouldn’t spoil the laughter of watching the races for yourself.
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