U-DRAG RACE: BMW M2 vs. Nissan Z Nismo | Quarter Mile, Handling & More

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Welcome back to Edmunds U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races that incorporate a standing quarter mile, handling, and a rolling start all in one race! In this episode, the fired-up BMW M2 faces off against the Nissan Z Nismo. Which pumped-up sport coupe will take the win?
00:00 Intro
00:18 The Numbers
00:58 Race 1 Prep
02:23 Race 1
05:29 Race 2 Prep
06:18 Race 2
09:28 Best Numbers Recap
09:59 U-Drags Leaderboard
10:14 Edmunds' Take
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  • @edmundscars
    @edmundscarsАй бұрын

    Would you get the Nismo over the M2 or does the lower price and optional manual mean it’s BMW for the win? Let us know in the comments!

  • @T_3rR4h

    @T_3rR4h

    Ай бұрын

    Manual all day, every day. Doesn't Nissan pay attention to the big players like porsche in that regard? That Nismo is simply far too overpriced.

  • @jp23x

    @jp23x

    Ай бұрын

    Id get a bag of hot Cheetos over the Z

  • @deanmcmanis9398

    @deanmcmanis9398

    Ай бұрын

    I am looking forward to seeing the new Model 3 Performance, which I prefer over both of these impressive cars.

  • @Foiiiii1

    @Foiiiii1

    Ай бұрын

    Manual M2 all the way, you'd have to be a bit soft in the head to buy the Nismo Z when you could get the base model in manual for much cheaper.

  • @Marvelous0071

    @Marvelous0071

    Ай бұрын

    I'm keeping my 370Z

  • @brandonhodnett5420
    @brandonhodnett5420Ай бұрын

    Look it up that BMW is actually putting 450 hp to the wheels, like all M cars it’s grossly underrated. This race was over before it started, is anyone surprised?

  • @Legendary-2024

    @Legendary-2024

    Ай бұрын

    nope! already left the comment lol.. more like 553hp lol

  • @jpracing893

    @jpracing893

    Ай бұрын

    Essentially they have to lie otherwise if it produced claimed it wouldn't be as impressive.

  • @ZephyrCorsa

    @ZephyrCorsa

    Ай бұрын

    @@Legendary-2024Not close to 550hp, BMW ratings are about 10% below the actual figures or closer to wheel HP.. The G87's output at the crank is closer or just north of 500HP.. That and it makes significantly more torque.

  • @speeddemon311

    @speeddemon311

    Ай бұрын

    100% correct!!​@@ZephyrCorsa

  • Ай бұрын

    To the crank goof ball

  • @dnice362
    @dnice362Ай бұрын

    Insane that’s this cars are the same price.

  • @yawnn12

    @yawnn12

    Ай бұрын

    There's a Z for sale by me for 65k. I can think of so many more cars that better for the same or less. Who's buying Z's? What's the appeal?

  • @stephenhou5335

    @stephenhou5335

    Ай бұрын

    @@yawnn12 just get the base version at under 50k it is a great option if you dont want the bmw supra. The nismo version are for hardcore nissan fans like the gtr nismo which is like twice the price of the regular gtr.

  • @mthusiastmedia9782

    @mthusiastmedia9782

    Ай бұрын

    That’s what I was thinking. Why on earth would they line these 2 up unless they cost the same. YUP. and in this case, the Z costs more lol. Why does Nissan do this to themselves. Great car for 15k less.

  • @superfast30

    @superfast30

    Ай бұрын

    The Z is a rip. Makes the M2 look like a bargain!

  • @BigHeadClan

    @BigHeadClan

    Ай бұрын

    ⁠​⁠@@yawnn12Looks and a more engaging drive than any of its direct competitors. The Z has never been the best on paper of its direct rivals but it’s always been a very capable all rounder. That said I do agree the Nismo is too expensive, snag a base trim install new coil overs and an LSD and pocket the other 15-20K.

  • @sasothestrategizer
    @sasothestrategizerАй бұрын

    Even the M240i would’ve wore out that Nissan!!!

  • @travisfandrich

    @travisfandrich

    Ай бұрын

    You beat me to it!

  • @Lionsheartification

    @Lionsheartification

    Ай бұрын

    Idk about that

  • @layne4376

    @layne4376

    Ай бұрын

    It would have matched the acceleration but definitely not in the cornering. And I just slagged the Z in a previous post.

  • @Foiiiii1

    @Foiiiii1

    Ай бұрын

    The GR Supra would destroy it too.

  • @travisfandrich

    @travisfandrich

    Ай бұрын

    @@Lionsheartification I would guarantee it! Because I’ve been that situation, I have a 2022 m240i and the new Z just doesn’t have the grip it needs to hold up, change out the tires and it would be better but still get beat

  • @iwasadeum
    @iwasadeumАй бұрын

    The fact that the Z is nearly $70K is criminal with this level of performance. This car should start at around Mustang GT money ($40K).

  • @patc8653

    @patc8653

    23 күн бұрын

    @ nearly 70K I expect the Nismo Z to come with adjustable dampers, valve exhaust, adjustable aero(eg. rear wing) full Recaro seats(bottom is cheap Nissan cushion), carbon interior bits, data logging or telemetry, more power(450hp minimum), should have a manual option or a faster auto(Nismo trans still slow compared to a ZF trans). Even with all these changes and additions, the Nismo Z still being a cheap Nissan product.. MSRP should be @ 55K.

  • @billshoe22191
    @billshoe22191Ай бұрын

    The price on the new Z is hilarious. $68k for that Nismo is straight up insulting

  • @patc8653

    @patc8653

    23 күн бұрын

    This is why the new Z will be a failure.. there aren't enough stupid customers willing to pay the ridiculous MSRP Nissan is charging. The Sport trim Z isn't bad but still should have been started around 35K MSRP.

  • @GuyRandomOne

    @GuyRandomOne

    13 күн бұрын

    And it looks ugly as hell.

  • @dftns19
    @dftns19Ай бұрын

    I don't think there was a whole lot of mystery to what we were gonna see here

  • @jennypenny7243
    @jennypenny7243Ай бұрын

    That S58 engine is a beast!

  • @Bimmer_Bill

    @Bimmer_Bill

    Ай бұрын

    And it gains about 250 whp with nothing more than a flash tune and e85. Don’t know any other platform that can do that with no bolt ons.

  • @Jmarzx

    @Jmarzx

    Ай бұрын

    @@Bimmer_Billtrue as much as I try nd go against the grain I always seeem to have to go back to bmw for this rzn

  • @Bimmer_Bill

    @Bimmer_Bill

    Ай бұрын

    @@Jmarzx feel you brother

  • @BigLoMayne

    @BigLoMayne

    Ай бұрын

    @@Bimmer_Bill Sheeesh!

  • @jr1885

    @jr1885

    Ай бұрын

    Exactly! I’ve had guys argue me down that the B58 in the M340i is better (and have never driven an M2). However I have and know that the S58 has crazy top end power. It pulls really hard in triple digits, something B58 struggles with (stock for stock).

  • @Judas_LT1_313
    @Judas_LT1_313Ай бұрын

    That Nissan is 67k!!!!!!! wtf?!?!?!!

  • @chrism869

    @chrism869

    Ай бұрын

    It's the nismo version,its gonna be more than the regular z

  • @Judas_LT1_313

    @Judas_LT1_313

    Ай бұрын

    @@chrism869I get it but brother, but for nearly 70k you have so many faster better performing options.

  • @mrjj216

    @mrjj216

    Ай бұрын

    ​​@@Judas_LT1_313right. For that price point I'll happily take an s550 gt and have some money left over for mods.

  • @darthvaydor6716

    @darthvaydor6716

    Ай бұрын

    For that you can get a mustang dark horse

  • @mkm6073

    @mkm6073

    Ай бұрын

    Not sure who’d buy this over the M2 (or others…)

  • @scottyk329
    @scottyk329Ай бұрын

    3.6 sec 0 to 60 and 11.6 sec quarter!! M2 is a beast and that S58 has so much more potential.

  • @jz7551

    @jz7551

    Ай бұрын

    That car definitely has more than 500hp

  • @justme307

    @justme307

    Ай бұрын

    For $10K less the Model 3 Performance will hit 60 in less than 3 seconds.

  • @mkm6073

    @mkm6073

    Ай бұрын

    @@justme307yeah, but then you have to drive a Tesla. But, I think in 2024 we can welcome gay people in the car world too!;)

  • @bigdi77

    @bigdi77

    Ай бұрын

    @@justme307man everyone don’t a Tesla fanboy

  • @justme307

    @justme307

    Ай бұрын

    @@mkm6073 Nice try. I own a 442, Charger R/T (late model), Subie hawkeye and C5 vert. Get back in your Corolla S.

  • @MikeBaloga
    @MikeBalogaАй бұрын

    I don't think anyone should be surprised with this outcome.....

  • @andrebrooks9719
    @andrebrooks9719Ай бұрын

    The z is about 10-15 grand over priced for a warmed up half baked 80% refresh

  • @norwegianblue2017

    @norwegianblue2017

    Ай бұрын

    Exactly. The regular Z is at least competitive at its price point, although still the underdog. The NISMO is a rip off.

  • @augustortiz

    @augustortiz

    Ай бұрын

    Add to that they never offered a manual option. They deserve to flop.

  • @pherron7471
    @pherron7471Ай бұрын

    The Nismo Z is growing on me and I say this as a twin turbo 370Z owner. On the positive side, power won't be a problem. You can take it to your local GT-R tuner and they'll make it as fast as you need.

  • @shad3128

    @shad3128

    Ай бұрын

    The Z has always been good for that, most people who are Z enthusiasts are never too worried about that. Problem is ever since the nismos came out around 2012 and upwards they are grossly overpriced for nothing special (I liked my 2018 but it was retarded for what it costs.) When it comes to modding them if people arent worried about money then yeah, they are awesome. However the b58 and s58s are insane if you do one or two mods now they pickup so much power per dollar. Its hard to be a nissan enthusiast anymore :(

  • @kok111188

    @kok111188

    Ай бұрын

    The problem is the transmission. I bought the M2 with the auto because the ZF8 is such a insane transmission, smooth as silk but shifts hard when you want. The Z nismo feels clunky and dated - that's because it is dated, it's the same automatic they have been using in the 370z which is more than a decade old. If they stick a manual in the Nismo, it's going to be a great car. I loved my 370z Nismo 6-speed.

  • @IScoreUnderPressure4

    @IScoreUnderPressure4

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@kok111188it's not the same automatic at all. You have no idea what you're talking about

  • @kok111188

    @kok111188

    Ай бұрын

    @IScoreUnderPressure4 it's just another garbage Jatco automatic transmission with the design basis from a Mercedes. No one claims this transmission is up to standards from the competition.

  • @NFSINSANE

    @NFSINSANE

    13 күн бұрын

    The problem is the price

  • @Johnny_Ocha
    @Johnny_OchaАй бұрын

    The Z never ceases to disappoint... This is coming from a Nissan fan too.

  • @johnstovall8846

    @johnstovall8846

    14 күн бұрын

    As a Nissan fan I alredy knew the outcome but was still sad to watch

  • @augustortiz
    @augustortizАй бұрын

    More power, shorter gearing, better gearbox. The Z had its work cut out before it even began.

  • @rmp5s
    @rmp5sАй бұрын

    I'm a long time Nissan fan boy...currently have my 7th Z (a 2014 6MT 370Z Roadster Sport that I ADORE), a 6MT Juke Nismo for the wife's daily (>117k on the clock and still gets ~30mpg!), a 6MT Sentra Nismo for my daily and a 2016 FBO GT-R (that I'd LOVE to get on this show!!!) and even >I EDIT: Yup. Went exactly as expected. lol

  • @keithholbrook2471

    @keithholbrook2471

    Ай бұрын

    The Z (Ive had several and still own a 70) is still a good alternative to those who simply won't own a modern bimmer because of shit long term quality; of which I also subscribe to.

  • @rmp5s

    @rmp5s

    Ай бұрын

    @@keithholbrook2471 Oh for sure. This drivetrain is basically bulletproof. The VQ35, then the VQ37, have been around FOR...EV...ER at this point and have been put in basically everything imaginable for a standard car company. It's a great engine! Mine needs boost...inbound. 😁 What year is yours?

  • @keithholbrook2471

    @keithholbrook2471

    Ай бұрын

    @@rmp5s it's a '14 Touring 6sp with sport and Tech packages. 68k miles.

  • @rmp5s

    @rmp5s

    Ай бұрын

    @@keithholbrook2471 Nice! Mine is a '14 6sp too! Just the Sport though...no nav. Mine only has ~20k on it, though. Love it!! There are a few videos on my channel about it.

  • @nallis01
    @nallis01Ай бұрын

    As a response to all those comments saying the Nismo Z would be better matched to the m240i. You would still be wrong. The m240i traps 12.0 - 12.2. That xDrive will still slaughter the Z.

  • @madpistol

    @madpistol

    Ай бұрын

    Yep. M240i xDrive launches like a scalded cat. Z would be dead from the start.

  • @AutobahnSoCal
    @AutobahnSoCalАй бұрын

    The M2 has so much overboost once it gets to 3rd gear it's lights out. It destroyed the Dark Horse and RS3 in a drag so this is no surprise it destroyed the Nismo.

  • @saltyfloridaman7163

    @saltyfloridaman7163

    Ай бұрын

    BMW likes to underrate their cars on purpose. If BMW says their car makes 400hp, it makes 500hp to the crank

  • @AutobahnSoCal

    @AutobahnSoCal

    Ай бұрын

    @@saltyfloridaman7163 yep

  • @saltyfloridaman7163

    @saltyfloridaman7163

    Ай бұрын

    @@AutobahnSoCal I've already seen dyno vids showing the M2 at 448whp

  • @AutobahnSoCal

    @AutobahnSoCal

    Ай бұрын

    @@saltyfloridaman7163 yea they dyno over 500hp at the crank

  • @dinosoarmotorsports
    @dinosoarmotorsports7 сағат бұрын

    This is the best head-to-head drag race format on the Internet. Switching drivers and lanes, the "U" track, the long straight, just so cool. Oh, and that M is just awesome!!

  • @genderlessyoutubefanperson
    @genderlessyoutubefanpersonАй бұрын

    My 2024 X3M non comp makes 456 AWD HP stock. M2 is rear-wheel drive with less drivetrain losses. Even with the less powerful version of S58, M2 puts down impressive power.

  • @Lawnyyy-
    @Lawnyyy-Ай бұрын

    BMW sandbags their numbers, the new M2 actually makes 450 WHP 👀👀 that thing is fast

  • @genderlessyoutubefanperson

    @genderlessyoutubefanperson

    Ай бұрын

    I believe that. My 2024 X3M non comp makes 456 AWD HP. M2 is rear-wheel drive and even with the less powerful version of S58 puts down impressive power.

  • @SoCalFreelance
    @SoCalFreelanceАй бұрын

    That Nismo Z engine has so much more potential. Wish they gave it the horsepower it deserves.

  • @chaaamoy123gomez8

    @chaaamoy123gomez8

    16 күн бұрын

    Same Vr30 engine since 2016. It's an outdated platform, don't why they couldn't closed decked it or some type of engine work. Still the same old engine with shitty turbos, that's coming from a q60rs owner.

  • @zspec1
    @zspec1Ай бұрын

    As soon as I saw the difference in accelerration my first thought was, "no way there's only a 50hp difference between these 2!". 100 hp is more believeable. Interestingly enough the M2 only managed a 2:56.9 in Car and Driver's lightning track and the Z managed a 2:56.2. Close enough the driver/conditions seem to be the biggest factors. As a die hard Z fan, I still prefer the Z, but hard to suggest getting one over the M2 at the same price 😢

  • @RitwikDutta

    @RitwikDutta

    Ай бұрын

    I believe the C&D Lightning Lap also had a significant tire differential between the cars. The Dunlop Sport Maxx tires the Nismo was using during that lap have a 200 UTQG rating, whereas the Pilot Sport 4S have a 300 UTQG rating; if the M2 ran with Cup 2s or Cup 2 Rs, then I believe it would have probably been quite a bit faster.

  • @jaredscott4829

    @jaredscott4829

    Ай бұрын

    @@RitwikDutta And if the Nismo wasn't 100hp down... its run what you brung, not what ifs. You also can't compare TW ratings from different manufacturers, its not setup that way.

  • @saltyfloridaman7163

    @saltyfloridaman7163

    Ай бұрын

    C&D's new driver isn't really pro level, he's more weekend warrior than track rat. He's good in any car, but not great when it comes to certain cars he tends to lose confidence in corners but give him time and he should improve

  • @hpickettz34

    @hpickettz34

    Ай бұрын

    You forgot that this is the base m2 not at cs or csl edition coming later, the nismo was built for the track, the m2 wasn't.

  • @zspec1

    @zspec1

    Ай бұрын

    @@hpickettz34 The M2 is made to be a track car. They just offer variants to be even more track focused. Similar to how gt3 is made to be a track car, but the gt3 rs is even more tracked focused.

  • @trudgyhd
    @trudgyhdАй бұрын

    Love these races, very useful! The only thing I'd like added in these videos are the prices as the cars sit in the race.

  • @willkaufman363

    @willkaufman363

    Ай бұрын

    0:35 they show "price as tested"

  • @venom999333
    @venom999333Ай бұрын

    Nissan 420 hp to the crank BMW 453 hp to the wheels That's a BIG difference. Almost every other manufacturer does hp to the crank. Time to change up your game gentlemen

  • @GeeManFishing
    @GeeManFishingАй бұрын

    I love these videos!!!

  • @scotturich
    @scotturichАй бұрын

    Makes sense why the nismo is more nimble. In Phoenix we have some engineers who test them at local Autocross events and they have worked dialing the chassis. That M2 though just seems like a track weapon though.

  • @unowen-nh9ov

    @unowen-nh9ov

    Ай бұрын

    Since it's the same platform as every rwd. BMW, no.

  • @ganuv
    @ganuvАй бұрын

    A more fair race would be with the m340 but yeah the s58 is probably the best 6 cylinder engine in the world right now

  • @therealmbakugaming
    @therealmbakugamingАй бұрын

    Nismo Vs Supra has to be next.

  • @Dagoroth55

    @Dagoroth55

    Ай бұрын

    My bet is that the Nismo will still lose to the Supra(BMW Z4).

  • @ALMX5DP
    @ALMX5DPАй бұрын

    Sounds like the M2 is a beast, but the Nismo is a pretty damn good drivers car. If you're racing, get the car that wins races. If you just like to enjoy the drive, the Z might be a pretty compelling alternative.

  • @layne4376

    @layne4376

    Ай бұрын

    If you could get the Z in a manual, I might agree.

  • @ALMX5DP

    @ALMX5DP

    Ай бұрын

    @@layne4376 you can, just not the Nismo (at least not yet).

  • @jz7551

    @jz7551

    Ай бұрын

    They'll give us manual Z nismo. It's just a matter of time.

  • @jz7551
    @jz7551Ай бұрын

    Let's be real, the BMW has 100hp more. It's not secret BMW always underrate their Hp numbers.

  • @questionyourself718

    @questionyourself718

    Ай бұрын

    Not 100. Like 30 more on the wheels.

  • @faYte0607
    @faYte0607Ай бұрын

    This video was perfect for me--both newer gen models of what I own/used to own. A 350z back in the mid 2000s and now own an F87 M2C. These cars are in different leagues but both dominate in their segments. You cannot go wrong with either car. I remember when my 350z HR was $27K MSRP before this inflation took over haha. You really can't go wrong with either one if the price is right!

  • @currarwhitham-field5213

    @currarwhitham-field5213

    Ай бұрын

    Haha I bought my 2007 manual HR for 27k nzd (around 50-60k originally here) 3 years ago, still going strong and your M2 Comp is my dream car, maybe I’ll get there one day!

  • @faYte0607

    @faYte0607

    Ай бұрын

    @@currarwhitham-field5213 you will get there! both are fun cars. enjoy your HR while you have it, I miss the unique purrrr sound of the VQ.

  • @OilyNinja
    @OilyNinjaАй бұрын

    I love watching videos of my car beating on other cars

  • @blackfish4674

    @blackfish4674

    Ай бұрын

    Haha same

  • @JacesOwnWorld

    @JacesOwnWorld

    Ай бұрын

    But how ugly is it though!! Very...

  • @blackfish4674

    @blackfish4674

    Ай бұрын

    @@JacesOwnWorld way better looking than that slow pos mini station wagon you got. Looks like one of those small smart cars🤣

  • @mattyoz0
    @mattyoz0Ай бұрын

    The interior in the Z looks like a 90s hynundai in quality.

  • @thomasferrarojr.9772

    @thomasferrarojr.9772

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed. Horrid.

  • @Dartheomus

    @Dartheomus

    Ай бұрын

    As opposed to the exterior, which looks like a 2010s Hyundai. =P

  • @Sideways_Singh

    @Sideways_Singh

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@Dartheomus the exterior looks amazing, yall m kids dk ride one brand too hard its ok to like another car yall act like anything that isnt a m is damn rc car lmfao. When u get ur money up guranteed ur tone will change real quick n then u will be riding a new brand.

  • @kuksenekroksene7574

    @kuksenekroksene7574

    Ай бұрын

    And bnw looks like from 80s

  • @Dartheomus

    @Dartheomus

    Ай бұрын

    @@Sideways_Singh When I get my money up to buy a nissan? I could buy 5 of those cars today if I wanted. No way would I waste my money on it. Personally I don't want the BMW either, but I was just pointing out that the Nissan just looks cheap.

  • @yungceze92
    @yungceze92Ай бұрын

    Did u fully turn off traction fully in the nismo 400z Like the m2 I didn’t see, it was just put in sport + for the z and for the m2 it was completely off

  • @TheFunkyair
    @TheFunkyairАй бұрын

    M 240i is Nizmo competitor

  • @layne4376

    @layne4376

    Ай бұрын

    M240 is Z Sport competitor.

  • @povboy009

    @povboy009

    Ай бұрын

    @@layne4376 m240 is smoking Z easily. Nismo would be perfect match

  • @occckid123

    @occckid123

    Ай бұрын

    ​@layne4376 the nismor isn't really more power it's better handling so the m240i is a better competitor unless they came out with a nismor rs

  • @layne4376

    @layne4376

    Ай бұрын

    @@occckid123 But that is reality. The standard Z is a competitor. This Nismo competes with the M2 - they are the same price. Nissan overpriced this car and dropped the ball in adding more power. I won't even discuss the crappy 9 speed transmission but suffice to say that this Nismo is no more a competitor to the M240 than it is to the M340. They weigh within 50 lbs of each other, have the same motor, trans, etc. If you gander at Car and Driver's Lightning Lap you will see that the current Nismo Z and M2 are right on top of each other for lap times whereas the M240 is 7 seconds slower or in track speak, an eternity. Nismo is Nissan's 'M' brand not 'M Lite' brand.

  • @layne4376

    @layne4376

    Ай бұрын

    @@povboy009 Nope. According to Car and Driver's Lightning Lap the Nismow is 7 seconds quicker per lap than the M240. In a 5 lap comparison, the M240 would be 35 seconds behind. It isn't even close. And I drive an M340 which is 50 lbs heavier than the M240. It is quick in a straight line but these two aren't great handling cars. And what are you smoking - even in acceleration, the Nismo is a couple of 10ths quicker in the quarter mile will running noticeably higher trap speeds.

  • @javegis
    @javegis16 күн бұрын

    Can you share what camera mounts were used inside the cars- so know which ones not to buy?

  • @Slibins
    @SlibinsАй бұрын

    Would love to see a track comparison between the two

  • @rockemsockemrusbot684
    @rockemsockemrusbot684Ай бұрын

    Wow! Shocker! Looking forward to Hellcat v Camry next time

  • @jakebaddios577
    @jakebaddios577Ай бұрын

    Would be nice if you guys included which tires were used in your testing. Tires do without a doubt affect numbers/times.

  • @jonathanelfalan4866

    @jonathanelfalan4866

    Ай бұрын

    great suggestion, I'll see if we can fit going forward. For now here's what each car was running; Nismo Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT600 255/40 R19 f, 285/35 R19 r M2 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 275/35 R19 f, 285/30 R20

  • @jakebaddios577

    @jakebaddios577

    Ай бұрын

    @@jonathanelfalan4866 Great thanks

  • @davidbaron6647
    @davidbaron6647Ай бұрын

    Two amazing cars love to have one😊

  • @williebrown1974
    @williebrown197415 күн бұрын

    This channel series needs to include older stock cars with modern tires!!!!!!! Might be interesting. I'd love to see a stock C5 Z06 vs these cars for perspective. That's just one of many cool match ups!!!!!!

  • @jshizzle2097
    @jshizzle2097Ай бұрын

    Supra vs M2? B58 vs S58 anyone? Do a manual and an automatic U drag. Thanks as always for the great races.

  • @chrissmith-rv5ro
    @chrissmith-rv5roАй бұрын

    Years ago I had an Infiniti M45. I learned then that German horsepower is different. I have a '20 M5 competition now, no more pretend Japanese horsepower. The Z probably has 350WHP, the M2 probably has at least 453WHP.

  • @sailguy0321

    @sailguy0321

    17 күн бұрын

    Guess Nissan GTR horsepower must be different from German horsepower too. smh

  • @chrissmith-rv5ro

    @chrissmith-rv5ro

    17 күн бұрын

    @@sailguy0321 that's about the ONLY example, and it's 16 years old. Also, the way a 2023 911 turbo or turbo S will embarrass a nismo isn't even funny. And if you take a standard gtr, my '20 M5 competition will easily walk that, probably the nismo too. Look, I know that German horsepower isn't "different", it's just usually whatever number they're giving you is low, and it's actually at the wheels not the crank. So for example BMW says my car is 617/553. It's more than that at the wheels. Dinan measured 707 at the crank. Most dynos of stock cars are showing 640 or more at the wheels. So, it's mostly a joke I was making about "different". SMH...

  • @chrissmith-rv5ro

    @chrissmith-rv5ro

    17 күн бұрын

    @@sailguy0321 and what made me comment originally was when I had that Infiniti M45 with allegedly 335hp/336ftlbs a E500 raced me one day. I thought that on paper I had him, he has 302hp/I can't recall the torque. That car whipped me like it was a 60hp difference. I didn't know then what I know now, his 302hp was probably low, and WHP. My alleged 335ho was later downgraded to 325 and that was at the crank. So maybe about 275whp.

  • @currarwhitham-field5213
    @currarwhitham-field5213Ай бұрын

    The M2 is $20-30k more here in New Zealand, maybe a tune and mild bolt ons and tires with that excess coin would put the Z on the same level. Nonetheless, I had my eyes on the Z coming out and have lost all enthusiasm in purchasing one haha.

  • @dougrobinson8602
    @dougrobinson8602Ай бұрын

    As usual, BMW is underrating their engine output. I am curious about the red color on the M2. When you go to BMW's website, I don't see that red (Immola Red II?).

  • @chrisbradley3224

    @chrisbradley3224

    Ай бұрын

    Toronto Red

  • @Deathscroll41
    @Deathscroll41Ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @CtRacerX
    @CtRacerXАй бұрын

    You guys should run the 2024 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio (since it is its last year) vs. the 2024 BMW M3

  • @SouthernUnboxer
    @SouthernUnboxerАй бұрын

    It would be interesting to see Dyno numbers for each considering BMW typically undervalues hp numbers.

  • @Veyronp87
    @Veyronp87Ай бұрын

    the fact they're the same price is crazy. the Nismo Z is cool, and im glad they made it but its really not in the same league

  • @shotss-si3ze
    @shotss-si3zeАй бұрын

    That 370 putting down that 420 at the timing chain😮.

  • @pauldevassy2379
    @pauldevassy2379Ай бұрын

    Saw this at the local dealer while picking up parts. $68K?!?! So many cars are better for the same or less money. Was a big fan of the 300ZX TT. What happened?

  • @GRSEMETROMALL
    @GRSEMETROMALLАй бұрын

    Not just HP, gearing as well.

  • @chikmnunget
    @chikmnungetАй бұрын

    Not surprised, that Z looks good tho and the M2 looks have really grown on me

  • @Pewnhound112
    @Pewnhound11216 күн бұрын

    The fact that the as-tested MSRP is almost identical between these two cars is just……yeah.

  • @fcman123
    @fcman123Ай бұрын

    Love my G87, probably the fastest thing you can but for under $70k new (other than the EVs), excellent interior quality, and I can still throw my kids in the back. I think the Nissan is priced ok for it's performance, but the M2 is an absolute bargain for what you are getting

  • @fancytrip8341
    @fancytrip8341Ай бұрын

    S58 is such powerhouse..!! Wanna see ‘M5Cs vs Rs7 performance’

  • @andybrooks4843
    @andybrooks4843Ай бұрын

    you guys should do explore st vs durango srt not the track hawk

  • @adambarrera6641
    @adambarrera664113 күн бұрын

    wish y'all were testing the manual M2 vs the manual z

  • @davidduncan9050
    @davidduncan90505 күн бұрын

    I would love to see the Jaguar Type R go up against some proper sports cars with less power, like a Corvette Stingray or an M2. Also, I only saw the Nissan Z drag race the Supra before the 20hp increase of the NISMO, you could be the first ones to do that drag race.

  • @Mario_RX7
    @Mario_RX7Ай бұрын

    I love the Nissan Z, but their biggest flaw is their ridiculous price tags.

  • @beneason9168
    @beneason9168Ай бұрын

    It's the F type R's last year in production. Could we see it compared to the M2 or M3 .

  • @carmtimes
    @carmtimesАй бұрын

    Liking the U-Drag element ....match the cars better as the M2 was always going to win..

  • @T_3rR4h
    @T_3rR4hАй бұрын

    Just realised that these are virtually the same price bracket. Ouch! Though the Z's a refresh, the m2 should have just been one itself & now that m2 is the epitome of "It's what's inside that counts"

  • @19hundoc47
    @19hundoc47Ай бұрын

    We knew how that was going to go

  • @user-ys9to2ie7k
    @user-ys9to2ie7kАй бұрын

    I hope everyone else recognizes the fact that these two guys start every race almost perfectly-it plays an intrical part in the relevance of these races ¿`_

  • @forgottenautos8461
    @forgottenautos846112 күн бұрын

    Seems about right. BMW underrates their HP numbers (as do most German manufactuers) while Nissan is usually pretty accurate. Stock M2's dyno ~465whp which is 520hp at the flywheel. That's a 15% underrating zee Germans are doing.

  • @jmmch3358
    @jmmch335823 күн бұрын

    Edmund please do a Camaro SS1LE VS Shelby GT350/R or VS the Mach I or VS the dark horse

  • @kenrossaukrsa
    @kenrossaukrsaАй бұрын

    What’s a Nee Song??

  • @zaim8506
    @zaim8506Ай бұрын

    Z is nice hopefully they dont hold on to value hope to get a V1 nismo but if the V2 is better i will wait for that

  • @ToneNYC718
    @ToneNYC718Ай бұрын

    M2 acceleration numbers were significantly better than when it raced against the C8, how was the overall time worse now?

  • @saltyfloridaman7163

    @saltyfloridaman7163

    Ай бұрын

    Surface temps, air temps, track conditions like dust, sand, etc

  • @jakemarshall2343
    @jakemarshall2343Ай бұрын

    Ground breaking results.

  • @ShermanMR2
    @ShermanMR2Ай бұрын

    You guys need to do the new Tesla model three performance against a BMW M3 comp

  • @madpistol
    @madpistolАй бұрын

    The S58 in the M2 is a monster of a motor. The Z stood no chance.

  • @gaivoron
    @gaivoronАй бұрын

    Yeah. Not surprised.

  • @dws-art
    @dws-artАй бұрын

    In Australia the new M2 Auto is $32,000 more that a Nismo Z

  • @sonofspaceghost_9290
    @sonofspaceghost_929021 күн бұрын

    Oh yay, more automatics and launch controls. Can’t wait to see theses two ECU’s race each other

  • @noelywu2027
    @noelywu2027Ай бұрын

    Nissan Z car was always compared with BMW Z3/Z4 coupes previously. In this case Z Nismo vs Z4 M40i would be more appropriate... It's like M3/M4 vs. Nissan GT-R the other way around, not a fair comparison.

  • @davidg6721
    @davidg6721Ай бұрын

    I’m not mad that BMW “underrates”the HP. Lol It is upsetting when a manufacturer Says it’s a certain HP and you take it to the Dyno and it’s actually not even close… BMW is not lying about the HP they just forgot to put the W before the HP.

  • @roguedogx
    @roguedogxАй бұрын

    0:57 that sounds like my cue. okay so this one looks though on paper, but given how badly the Z has under preformed in other periodical's testing, I can't help but think the M2 will have the edge pretty much during the entire race. Sorry Nismo, I like the idea of your car, but that's my honest opinion on what I think will happen.

  • @DPCcars
    @DPCcarsАй бұрын

    S58 motor for the win.

  • @Bum_Hip
    @Bum_HipАй бұрын

    Z has been out for what, a year? Still have not seen one in the wild here in Vegas.

  • @hungryhan
    @hungryhanАй бұрын

    I want to see rs3 vs m2

  • @TrentonThomas627
    @TrentonThomas627Ай бұрын

    Not sure why Nissan didn’t put the 6spd dct in the Z

  • @Marbind
    @MarbindАй бұрын

    I have not watched the video or read any comments but I already know who won. M2

  • @alanhold2468
    @alanhold246826 күн бұрын

    I would love to see the M2 Vs MG4 X power. The MG only cost £37k. 🙏👊

  • @darksolara6750
    @darksolara675012 күн бұрын

    awsome👍

  • @Dailyshakerclip
    @Dailyshakerclip12 күн бұрын

    i wasn't expected the m2 loosing lol, when dynoed it has more than 450hp claimed. so it makes an approximately 60hp diffence minimum

  • @IanNicholasMusic
    @IanNicholasMusicАй бұрын

    I want to see the Z up against a CT4 V Blackwing or a 5 Blackwing

  • @NegativoZ06
    @NegativoZ06Ай бұрын

    Can we see c8 Z06 vs C7 Z06 , or C6 Z06 ,ZR1

  • @petermeister7191
    @petermeister7191Ай бұрын

    Despite being a Z fan, driving a 370Z Nismo, the latest Z is not what I was looking the successor to be. Shaping of the car is nice, but when being compared to M it just doesn´t achieve that performance level, which it should have compared to the price.

  • @hertzer2000
    @hertzer2000Ай бұрын

    Well, that was expected.

  • @hondass98
    @hondass98Ай бұрын

    Didn’t even watch the video yet and knew the M2 would be victorious 😅

  • @AlexanderK9519
    @AlexanderK951926 күн бұрын

    Last Z that had racing dna was the Z33 even the NISMO 380RS from 2007 is far better than the new nismo and supra gr

  • @urbannomad8126
    @urbannomad8126Ай бұрын

    Edmunds: what can fly better, an eagle or a bit of dog shit. Thats what this race was.

  • @joshblack4982

    @joshblack4982

    Ай бұрын

    Fr, like why would anyone in their right mind buy a bmw

  • @joshblack4982

    @joshblack4982

    Ай бұрын

    Fr, like why would anyone in their right mind buy a bmw

  • @voxtek
    @voxtekАй бұрын

    How long has this Z been out 2 years? Im yet to see it win a single test ever. It would have been great car 10 years ago, now its just at the bottom of anything you can get.

  • @cecilotto504
    @cecilotto504Ай бұрын

    Your leader board not right the black ghost had better times in 7 than the bez in 1 first

  • @layne4376
    @layne4376Ай бұрын

    In Canada, the prices are right on top of each other. One would have to be completely nuts to buy the Nissan over this M2. Not to mention that you can actually get a manual in the M2 if that is your preference. If anything, buy a base Z, add a rear diff and mod it for $10K to out pace this Nismo.

  • @tylerwoodson8547
    @tylerwoodson8547Ай бұрын

    30 hp shouldn't make that much difference.. looks like somebody intentionally didn't put the Z in sport+ mode or something else is off. I doubt they charge the same price for the 24 year model as well..

  • @phillyguerrilla
    @phillyguerrillaАй бұрын

    Not a fan of either one, but realistically I'd rather have the Z. It's more reliable, practical, and cheaper to maintain. I'd like to see a rematch with both of them on a down pipe and tune (leave the cats on).

  • @carboydorifutoparty3976

    @carboydorifutoparty3976

    Ай бұрын

    That's still very unfair for the Z cause the S58 in the m2 can easily make 700whp+ on stock turbos + with dp can make far more power than a Z can with its stock turbos.

  • @phillyguerrilla

    @phillyguerrilla

    Ай бұрын

    @@carboydorifutoparty3976 Put the crack pipe down. A stock M2 will not make 700whp with an aftermarket down pipe and tune 🤣

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