Video – Race between the new BMW M5 vs BMW S1000RR Superbike

Which is quicker on the track, the new BMW M5 or BMW S1000RR Superbike? AutoExpress pits the new M5 against BMW’s hottest superbike to find out. The M5 is powered by a high-revving 4.4-liter (4395cc) turbocharged that uses the BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold that guarantees legendary BMW M-car thrust with seamless lag-free power delivery from just off idle delivering 560 horsepower from 5,750-7,000 rpm and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque from only 1500rpm. The BMW S1000RR on the other hand is powered by a 999 cc (61.0 cu in) inline-4 engine redlined at 14,200 rpm. It has an overall wet weight of 207.7 kg (458 lb), and produces 133.6 kW (179.2 hp) @ 13250 rpm at the rear wheel. Which is faster? Take a look at this video:

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