Is USA HP less than German HP? Mustang v M4 DRAG RACE

We’re drag racing a supercharged Ford Mustang against a tuned BMW M4 over the quarter-mile and half-mile. We’ll also compare the two in a brake test from 100mph.

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It’s time for a USA vs Germany drag race!

We’ve got Mat in a Ford Mustang, and he’s going up against a BMW M4!

However, this is no ordinary Mustang - it’s been tuned by Clive Sutton and fitted with a supercharger! So let’s take a closer look at the stats…

The base spec Mustang is powered by a 5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 that produces 453hp and 540Nm. However, this one’s been fitted with a supercharger and a new exhaust, and it now produces 800hp and 870Nm! This power is sent to the rear wheels only via a 6-speed manual, and it weighs in at 1,812kg. The full cost of the car, including the upgrades, is £165,000.

Then we come to the F82 BMW M4. The standard M4 comes with a 4-litre twin-turbo inline six that produces 450hp and 550Nm. However, the car we have here has had an ECU and DCT tune, and as a result, it now produces 550hp and 750Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels only via a 7-speed dual-clutch, and the car tips the scales at 1,537kg.

So the Mustang is well up on power, but could the weight difference, coupled with the manual gearbox, prove decisive? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

Thanks to everyone who helped set up this race:
- Ford Mustang: https://www.instagram.com/clivesutton/
- BMW M4: https://www.instagram.com/morebhpltd/