**Audi RS 2 vs BMW M3: Which German Muscle Car Reigns Supreme?**

As we prepare to pit two iconic German muscle cars against each other, our minds are already racing with thoughts of speed and power. The Audi RS 2 and the BMW M3 have been touted as two of the most desirable driving machines on the market, but which one will emerge victorious in a battle of wits, skill, and raw performance? To find out, we've got a thrilling drag race to get us started.

First things first, let's take a look at our competition. The Audi RS 2 is a beast of a car, with a 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine pumping out an astonishing 410 Newton meters of torque. Weighing in at around 400 kilograms, this car is built for speed and agility. But wait, there's more! Our friends at Porsche have worked their magic to create this track-ready machine, with a host of upgrades that set it apart from its naturally aspirated counterparts.

In stark contrast, the BMW M3 is an old-school muscle car that has been cleverly adapted by BMW's M division to keep up with the times. The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine may not be as powerful as its Audi counterpart, but what it lacks in raw power, it makes up for in handling and agility. With only 230 Newton meters of torque on offer, this car is all about finesse and precision driving.

**Drag Racing Showdown**

With our cars ready to go, let's get down to business. In a shocking start, the Audi RS 2 takes an early lead, but it's clear that this car has some serious momentum behind it. Once the turbo boost kicks in, there's no stopping it – the RS 2 blasts past the M3 with ease, leaving us wondering how we could have possibly underestimated its raw power.

But what happens when things get a little more complicated? We're going to take our cars out for a spin on the track and see how they handle around corners. The Audi RS 2 is a bit of a handful, with a tendency to understeer in the corners – but once you get used to it, you'll find that its predictable nature makes it a joy to drive.

On the other hand, the BMW M3 is an altogether more refined and agile car. With its rear-wheel drive layout and naturally aspirated engine, this car feels like a classic driver's car – responsive, precise, and full of character. The steering is taut and communicative, with a satisfying feedback that makes you feel like you're in complete control.

**A Circuit-Bound Showdown**

Now that we've taken our cars out for a spin on the track, it's time to see how they handle under real-world conditions. We'll be using a series of turns and corners to put both cars through their paces – with the RS 2 taking a bit of a detour into boost mode, we're eager to see how this affects its performance.

In terms of outright speed, it's clear that the Audi RS 2 has a significant advantage. But what about handling? The M3 may not be as quick off the line, but once you get past first gear, it starts to shine – its agility and responsiveness making it a joy to drive through even the tightest corners.

In contrast, the RS 2's boost mode can make it a bit of a handful. While we appreciate the extra power, there's no denying that this car is not as refined or nuanced as the M3 – with a tendency to understeer in the corners and a slightly jerky acceleration.

**So Which Car Reigns Supreme?**

After a thorough analysis of both cars' performance on and off the track, it's clear that our winner comes down to personal preference. If you're looking for raw power and speed, the Audi RS 2 is the car for you – but be prepared for a more aggressive driving experience.

On the other hand, if you prefer a more refined and agile driving machine, the BMW M3 is the way to go. With its responsive steering, predictable handling, and subtle boost mode, this car feels like a classic driver's car that can't be beat.

**Conclusion**

In the end, both cars have their strengths and weaknesses – but when it comes down to it, we think the Audi RS 2 takes the crown. But don't get us wrong – the BMW M3 is an absolute rocket ship of a car, with a level of precision and finesse that's hard to match.

So there you have it, folks – our epic showdown between two German muscle cars that will leave you wanting more. If you enjoyed this video, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more content, and don't forget to check us out on Instagram at Carlile Cars for some behind-the-scenes peeks into the world of performance driving.

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and next to me is a BMW e30 m3 roberto ravu glia I've got a 2.2 litre five-cylinder turbocharged engine with 315 horsepower he's got a 2.3 liter naturally aspirated 4 send engine with 215 horsepower his car is lighter though so it's 1,200 kilos this is 1600 kilos we both got my new gearboxes and of course I've got Quattro or wheel drive which should help anyway we're going to have a drag race before we do there please make sure you subscribe to this channel and click the bell icon to turn your notifications on so you're alerted when we make a new upload also check us out on Instagram at Carlile cars for some behind-the-scenes content right let's do this then Oh a bug down there but now I've got post-its the end of him come on a terrible start and there we go okay so he got best art than me but I was awful didn't matter though really because once this thing came on boost it was game over to be fair though he is a not old of that car and it's down a cylinder it's got no turbocharger so the result was exactly as we expected it certainly got more skills off the line than me though I just got more Skills inducing cutters cut okay so then what exactly happened well the Audi RS 2 to the standing quarter mile in fifteen point five seconds just add to the BMW which took fifteen point seven seconds now we're gonna have a rolling race from 50 miles an hour both gonna be in third gear I'll count it in on both floor the thralls see what happens three two one go oh he picks up good but then this comes on boost and it's goodbye goodbye but not too much of now in the higher gears yeah II talk at this car just shows look at that yeah I've got 410 Newton meters like 230 my car is about 400 kilos lighter but the turbo talk told the time twist of October doc told she sells seashells on the seashore well that was pretty clear cuts as soon as the RS to stir Bo's come on boost if blast past the naturally aspirated ether zm3 but what happens when he throws some corners into the mix to find out let's compare them around a circuit the RS 2 is out his first ever RS card the one that started it all and see what BMW done with its M division they wanted a piece of the action so they came up with this and they've got their friends at Porsche to build it so the wheels the brakes the suspension that's all Porsche Porsche has worked on the 2.2 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine it's very much an old-school turbo draw the Thrall wait for it to build boost and then you're off and then it really does go it's not the sharpest car it doesn't roll quite a bit in the corners and it is prone to understeer but you can definitely tell what it's doing and that does make it pretty good fun such as special kites only done 3,000 miles and it's one of 180 that were built in right drive there's only 2,900 worldwide to these things what a fun little car there we go boost off we go you could say it's a bit unfair to compare this to the e30 thirties older really I should have an e36 m3 but you know they did kind of cross over a little bit so does the rear drive non-turbocharged m3 stand a chance now it's interesting you jumping into this m3 after the rs2 so it feels a little bit more lively classic BMW you can get it rotating a bit on the brakes it's not snappy at all it's fairly easy and benign but you can feel it moving around the steering is like a fast when you turn it not a lot happens but once you are turning your darling Morlock you can feel what's going on bit more so than the Audi you definitely get a great sense of what's going on beneath you even though the ad wasn't bad but it feels more pointed than the Audi that's the thing less understeer II but this 4-cylinder naturally aspirated has come with that out is Turbo Power gosh no so I'm going to give the chassis and the phone to this thing and give grip and engine performance to the Audi a little bit paleri you don't really miss the fact that it's not really that quick at all you can't provoke massive oversteer with it unless it chuck it into a corner and I'm not going to do that cuz she's a bit old I mean it bear wouldn't it not bullying your grandmother when it comes to picking up one out of these two cars I think overall I'll probably go with the Audi or s2 but what do you think let me know in the comments box below they enjoyed this video please like it comment on it and share it also click on our logo to subscribe to this channel and if you click on the bottom right hand corner you can actually watch more of our content meanwhile click over to the right to go to our deals page to see how much money you can save on a new car a car Wow\n"