BMW E39 M5 v R34 GT-R Skyline: DRAG RACE

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Who’s ready for a glorious M5 v GT-R drag race?!

We’ve got Mat lined up in an E39 M5, and he’s about to go head-to-head against an R34 GT-R Skyline! But how do they compare?

Starting with the M5, it’s powered by a 4.9-litre naturally-aspirated V8 that can deliver 400hp and 500Nm. It weighs in at 1,795kg and it drives the rear wheels only. If you’re looking to pick one up today, it’ll set you back around £25,000.

As for the GT-R, well that’ll cost you MUCH more, with one of those costing around £120,000! However, it may be more expensive, but it’s down on power, with its 2.6-litre twin-turbo straight-six able to deliver 280hp and 392Nm. It is lighter than the BMW, though, tipping the scales at 1,560kg.

So what do you think - will it be an easy victory for the BMW? Or could the GT-R snatch it? There’s only one way to find out - LET’S RACE!

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[carwow]

01:25 - So, which sounds best? VOTE BELOW!

[iDeactivateMC]

Thanks for featuring my R34 again guys! Was a pleasure! 😎

[gergokovacs]

Finally the legendary driver Sam is getting some screen time, he deserves it, big time!

[BoostLeekdMedia]

2:22 - first race
3:04 - second race
3:46 - third race
4:39 - first roll race
5:29 - 2nd roll race
6:23 - 3rd roll race
7:47 - braking test

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[bmf]

The greatest GTR alongside the greatest 4 door saloon ever made. And they still both look stunning 🤤

[JustTIC]

E39 is one of the most beautiful 4 doors ever made. They're the perfect size as well.

[JohnnyWunderboy]

How the R34 remains so good-looking as time passes is honestly amazing

[stevieboymkii]

The E39 M5 seems to launch very well. The rolling races just demonstrate the obvious advantage that larger capacity NA motors have in the lower rev range. This was a good match up though.

[TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Both engines are such masterpieces, then and now~ That V8 sounds really good and that inline 6 sounds really good :)

[marvinsamuels]

So nice to see a clean, non ‘fast & furioused’ R34. The E39 is my favourite 5 series; my favourite model being the 528i SE.

[dzontravolta]

2 epic cars, master pieces of their time, what an epic race, keep it up Mat 💪🏼

[reudigerrudiger]

The e39M5 is just a masterpiece. One of the best cars ever for me

[seanpoore]

Back when the 5 series wasn’t the size of a Lincoln town car. Ahhh the good ol’days. Lol.
Great content 🤟

[kennedymashapure]

This is probably the best race ever because of the manual gear shifts. Proper racing.

[Pvsingh]

Thank you the fellas who shared their rides. It was great watching this episode. That R34 is a beast punching so much above it weight 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

One of the best BMWs ever made and one of the best GT-Rs ever made 🙌🙌🙌

[aruekcadet]

Two great iconic cars, MT fun, stock. This was more fun than any Lamborghini, Tesla or whatever other modern cars. Please more like this!! Thanks.

[DanielG]

The 3rd run is fantastic and this showdown is absolutely legendary!!

[tkracing]

2 of my favourite cars, amazing race ! Great video once again !

[wristoww]

I did not expect that first drag race. The E39 (as a whole, but the M5 in particular) proves time and time again just how amazing of a machine it was and still is