[Draxxas]

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Generally I've seen where the M5 (newer models) comp is slightly quicker and faster than the M8 competition. You guys know way better than I. Is this what you see or am I mistaken? I know they are almost identical minus a few kgs. Just trying to understand.

[windtendo]

Yes, this is true

[Justao]

As many videos I’ve seen on youtube M5 vs M8, never seen M5 winning…

[micvite]

Originally Posted by Justao

As many videos I’ve seen on youtube M5 vs M8, never seen M5 winning…

M5 for some reason does a bit better at launching, but the m8 has better aero and reduced drag so top end will beat out an m5.

[jnotrom711]

I've raced against a 2022 M8 Comp at a 1/2 mile event. (3 runs together)

He had JB4, Eventuri.

I have Racechip, charcoal delete, and was on 95 octane. 2019 M5 C.

I had faster trap speed on all runs. 2 of the 3 runs, I had a sizable gap by the end, like 3-4 car lengths maybe. 1 of the runs we were neck and neck, but I didn't get a perfect start on that one, but still had faster trap speed. My best was 160mph, his best was 157, and my worst was I think 157, and his worst 152.

I have a crappy video of one of the runs but cant figure out how to upload it, and frankly dont care enough to figure it out LOL

[Kponti]

Originally Posted by micvite

M5 for some reason does a bit better at launching, but the m8 has better aero and reduced drag so top end will beat out an m5.

Opposite of what I've seen online

[micvite]

Originally Posted by Kponti

Opposite of what I've seen online

Well driver mod also has a lot to do with things as well lol, surface, tires, temps, a million different things, but from a roll, all things equal the m8 should beat out the m5 (I'm talking specifically the coupe not vert or gc) just from the weight being slightly less and it being just a tad bit more aerodynamic

[Draxxas]

Originally Posted by jnotrom711

I've raced against a 2022 M8 Comp at a 1/2 mile event. (3 runs together)

He had JB4, Eventuri.

I have Racechip, charcoal delete, and was on 95 octane. 2019 M5 C.

I had faster trap speed on all runs. 2 of the 3 runs, I had a sizable gap by the end, like 3-4 car lengths maybe. 1 of the runs we were neck and neck, but I didn't get a perfect start on that one, but still had faster trap speed. My best was 160mph, his best was 157, and my worst was I think 157, and his worst 152.

I have a crappy video of one of the runs but cant figure out how to upload it, and frankly dont care enough to figure it out LOL

Thank you for sharing. I also tried the 1/2 mile this year in Marion Indiana and ran 159 but unfortunately the day I ran we had to fight a 15mph headwind. On a dragy I run 163 . Mine is an 850i with a E30 stage 2 tune with VRSF catless downpipes. 10.51 1/4 with 1.55 short time. Only went to dragstrip once. DA was 2550. Raced for 35 years but BMW all new to me.