Fifth Gear - Drag Race Between BMW M4 & Lexus RC-F

G8rGrl · 11-10-2015, 11:28 AM

***Updated to add video #3 of 3***

Pretty entertaining video. Fifth Gear M4 vs. RC-F.

VIDEO 1:

VIDEO 2:

VIDEO 3:

HamsF80 · 11-10-2015, 12:16 PM

Funny how everyone makes jokes about the launch control. It's incredibly easy to use. Also funny he thought it could be used on damp pavement. The car struggles for traction in ideal conditions...

Enjoyable video to watch but not representative of what the M can do.

Daft · 11-10-2015, 12:29 PM

Lexus fanboys will be all over this.

Blackhawk878 · 11-10-2015, 12:32 PM

Seriously? I can't believe it...did he just void the warranty on that M4 by using LC before the 1200 mile break in service!! Gasp!!

G8rGrl · 11-10-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Daft

Lexus fanboys will be all over this.

I think it's entertaining more than anything else. Calling customer service, etc. This video is part 1 of a 3-part series so the final "verdict" isn't in yet. Even so, it seems the series is more tongue-in-cheek rather than a serious analysis of which one is the superior automobile.

x.shell · 11-10-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawk878

Seriously? I can't believe it...did he just void the warranty on that M4 by using LC before the 1200 mile break in service!! Gasp!!

mike@x-ph.com · 11-10-2015, 01:08 PM

Very entertaining video

Blindside_137 · 11-10-2015, 01:31 PM

Honestly I found the video to be a bit annoying, but thanks for sharing. Wonder how the final 2 comparisons play out

mike@x-ph.com · 11-10-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Honestly I found the video to be a bit annoying, but thanks for sharing.

Why?

AYTifosi · 11-10-2015, 02:00 PM

Fun. Please post the other two when they become available. Thanks for posting.

Blindside_137 · 11-10-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Why?

The exaggerated LC issue, and having the M on the "wet" side 2/3 times

mike@x-ph.com · 11-10-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

The exaggerated LC issue, and having the M on the "wet" side 2/3 times

I did not take this video as a serious comparison. They were obviously more interested in making this video funny rather than serious and i think they did a good job making it entertaining

Blindside_137 · 11-10-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

I did not take this video as a serious comparison. They were obviously more interested in making this video funny rather than serious and i think they did a good job making it entertaining

Different strokes... their attempt didn't work with me, that's all

AM4ZING · 11-10-2015, 03:01 PM

Lame review which makes "non enthusiasts" actually believe that the RC-F is in the same ballpark as the M4... When in all reality, ask Chris Harris

IM2C · 11-10-2015, 06:18 PM

If this video sways a person to get a Lexus, that person deserves a Lexus.

brava09 · 11-11-2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AM4ZING

Lame review which makes "non enthusiasts" actually believe that the RC-F is in the same ballpark as the M4... When in all reality, ask Chris Harris

But it really is in the same ballpark as the M4 for the regular enthusiast. Pros and cons for each one of them, but overall there they are.

Now, I wouldn't buy a Lexus though

Bahn360Photo · 11-11-2015, 07:06 AM

i never get it how m4 being that much faster never seems to get a drag race in order. i ran an rc-f few weeks ago and destroyed it from a dig, 40 and 60. not even close races....whats up with these tests?

trey100 · 11-11-2015, 07:15 AM

I'd like to see an RC-F vs E9x M3 comparison. High revving V8s. The Lexus is also a generation newer so I imagine its improved performance around the track has brought it back up to where the E9x was.

The Lexus front end design and lack of a manual are the issues for me, but for those driving automatics and who are ok with the design, I don't see why this would be a bad DD for the street. Especially those who loves their E9x M3 and miss the V8 torque curve.

auf Deutsch · 11-11-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bahn360Photo

i never get it how m4 being that much faster never seems to get a drag race in order. i ran an rc-f few weeks ago and destroyed it from a dig, 40 and 60. not even close races....whats up with these tests?

I love these runs MT does. M4 finishes 4th behind Turbo S, GTR Nismo, and F Type R... all cars with a shitload more "claimed" HP.

ASAP · 11-11-2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by auf Deutsch

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Originally Posted by Bahn360Photo

i never get it how m4 being that much faster never seems to get a drag race in order. i ran an rc-f few weeks ago and destroyed it from a dig, 40 and 60. not even close races....whats up with these tests?

I love these runs MT does. M4 finishes 4th behind Turbo S, GTR, and F Type R... all cars with a shitload more "claimed" HP.

I don't think these types of comparisons are valuable for any sort of comparisons other than to understand the difference in power ratings... its rather obvious that a GTI won't compete w a gtr, albeit the youtube comment sections won't see it that way...

F83 · 11-11-2015, 09:51 AM

The minute or so starting at the two minute mark... Has me happy that I got a 6MT.

8600RPM · 11-11-2015, 09:59 AM

Wow this is surprising. The last 2 races here were fair and square and especially the last one where the f80 got the jump but the rcf pulled on it .

Interesting resukts

11-10-2015, 11:28 AM	#1
G8rGrl Lieutenant 569 Rep 449 Posts Drives: Like a Boss Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	*Updated to add video #3 of 3* Pretty entertaining video. Fifth Gear M4 vs. RC-F. VIDEO 1: VIDEO 2: VIDEO 3:
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11-11-2015, 09:59 AM	#22
8600RPM Lieutenant Colonel 658 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Wow this is surprising. The last 2 races here were fair and square and especially the last one where the f80 got the jump but the rcf pulled on it . Interesting resukts
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