This M4 DTM Vs GT R Quarter-Mile Race Is Way Closer Than Expected

On paper the rare BMW M4 DTM and the Mercedes-AMG GT-R aren't closely matched drag race competitors, but in a timed quarter-mile race the difference is less than five hundredths of a second...
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Remember the BMW M4 DTM Champion Editions? The first came in 2014 to celebrate BMW’s DTM series win that year, and was made just 23 times. The second came at the end of 2016 after another DTM championship was wrapped up, this time in greater numbers: 200, to be exact.

One of that second group of cars features in this video. It’s the more powerful of the two specials, with 493bhp and 443lb ft of muscle. It uses the same water injection tech as the slightly unhinged M4 GTS and is, well, a bit quick.

This M4 DTM Vs GT R Quarter-Mile Race Is Way Closer Than Expected

Facing off against it in this unlikely clash is a Mercedes-AMG GT R. It’s way more powerful thanks to a twin-turbo, 577bhp V8, but it’s also carrying 120kg more; the same as two thin passengers.

Dodgy calibration of the GT R’s frenetic launch control costs it time in the first phase of the race. But can it haul back the distance in just a quarter of a mile? The video above has the answer.

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Anonymous

WHOAWHOAWHOAWHOAWHOAWHOA EXTRA WHOA 200 TIMES WHOA

12/27/2017 - 14:22 |
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Nishant Dash

BMW M division keeps making these “limited” versions of their M3/4… Imo they should make a proper sports/super car instead milking the same car every time by throwing a few bits and bobs at it.

#rallyforthenewM1

12/27/2017 - 14:45 |
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ThatMercFan🅱️oi (EDM ftw) (Likes Aventadors) (O

In reply to by Nishant Dash

Did you just said bobs!?
Indian scammer mode activates

12/27/2017 - 14:54 |
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My Dude…I agree

12/27/2017 - 15:10 |
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V-Tech and EcoBoost kicked in yo

In reply to by Nishant Dash

M performance died when BMW put an M badge on a 5,000 lb 4 door “coupe” SUV.

12/27/2017 - 19:09 |
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Bmw m2. That’s what you want

12/27/2017 - 20:22 |
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BMW:Alright people we need new ideas for our new sports car
LOTUS:I have an idea!
LITERALLY EVERYONE ELSE:Why not M1?
BMW:Omae wa mou shindeiru

12/28/2017 - 01:45 |
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Anonymous

DTM = Demolish The Mercedes

12/27/2017 - 14:57 |
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H4R1S_01

“The M4 hooked up”- never heard that before

12/27/2017 - 15:07 |
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Anonymous

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12/27/2017 - 17:00 |
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Joshua Persaud (Wagon/Estate Squad) (Sleeper Squad) I need a

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I heard it’s good for people like you to sleep infront of moving buses.

12/27/2017 - 22:30 |
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Anonymous

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Kill urselves

12/28/2017 - 00:25 |
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HAYABUSA

My god is that color on the Merc gorgeous

12/27/2017 - 19:18 |
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Anonymous

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12/28/2017 - 10:44 |
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Anonymous

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QianLi

12/28/2017 - 12:26 |
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Anonymous

I’d take the Merc any day

12/28/2017 - 13:02 |
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