At first glance you might think the result of this drag race is a foregone conclusion. Surely there’s no way a BMW M3 can beat a Porsche 911 Turbo S over the quarter-mile, right?

Well let’s check out the stats. Starting with the Porsche, it’s powered by a glorious 3.8-litre twin-turbo straight-six that can deliver 650hp and 800Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels, and it weighs in at 1,640kg. If you were looking to pick one up, prices start from around £180,000.

Then we have the BMW M3. It comes in a whole lot cheaper than the Porsche, with prices starting from around £84,000. However, this one has had around £8,000 spent on it to give it a tune… And the results are INCREDIBLE! It’s still packing a 3-litre twin-turbo straight six, but the power output has increased from 510hp & 650Nm to 750hp and 900Nm! What’s more, the weight hasn’t been affected, so it still tips the scales at 1,780kg.

Could the Porsche be about to lose its drag race crown? Or will the incredible launch of the 911 propel it to victory? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE