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The first ever BMW M3 Touring features in a drag race against the BMW M8. The German carmaker unveiled its first production M3 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2022.

Not since the 2010 V10-powered E65 M5 Touring has the Bavarian company stuck an M badge on an estate rump in its line-up.

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SIX-CYLINDER VS V8 IN THIS ALL-BMW DRAG RACE

And there’s even better news, BMW South Africa confirmed it’ll introduce a limited number of M3 Touring models in 2024, according to The Citizen.

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So, the M3 Touring faces its brethren in the form of the V8-powered M8. It might not seem like a fair match up as the wagon is only powered by a six-cylinder engine. However, the larger M8 weighs more than the M3.

Carwow said: We’ve got our hands on the new BMW M3 Touring, and it’s going head-to-head against the incredible BMW M8! The question is, can the BMW M8 put its power down in some truly awful drag race conditions?”

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BMW M3 Touring embarks on a top-end autobahn speed run. Image: BMW.

HOW DO THE TWO M CARS STACK UP ON PAPER?

“Before we find out, let’s check out the stats. We’ve got Mat in the M3 Touring, which is housing a three-litre twin-turbo straight six under the bonnet that can put down 373kW and 650Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an conventional eight-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, and it’s relatively heavy, weighing in at 1865kg.”

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“Then alongside it on the drag race strip, we have the BMW M8. Lift up the bonnet and you’ll find a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 under the bonnet, which is good for 466kW and 750Nm. So it’s up on power compared to the M3, but it’s also well up on weight, tipping the scales at 2100kg!”, Carwow said.

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Watch the epic BMW drag race below:

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