Drag race: 1,000hp BMW M5 vs Ferrari SF90

Mere months after the new BMW M5 arrived on UK roads, tuning company Evolve has worked its magic on this four-door missile to make it even faster than it was when it left the factory.

So what do you do when you have access to a tuned hyper saloon? You drag race it against a supercar, of course. That’s exactly what I’m going to do today with this M5 and a Ferrari SF90.

Tuned BMW M5

The BMW M5 is fitted with a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 which is paired to an electric motor. As standard it sends 727hp to all four wheels, but this car isn’t standard. It’s had an ECU tune, an intake, downpipes and a sport exhaust system fitted.

The result is a whopping 1,020hp and 1,200Nm of torque. It still weighs the same as the standard M5, so it tips the scales at a hefty 2,420kg. This car, including the upgrades, costs £130,000.

Ferrari SF90

That makes the BMW seem like a bit of a bargain, because this Ferrari SF90 costs an eye-watering £550,000. It has a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 which is boosted by three electric motors, one in the gearbox and two on the front wheels, to make a combined 1,000hp and 800Nm of torque.

Like the BMW, the SF90 is all-wheel drive. It’s a lot lighter though at 1,770kg, so the BMW is going to be relying heavily on that extra 20hp and 400Nm of torque.

Who will win?

It’s a tricky one to call. Racing Driver Sam is in the Ferrari, and he reckons the extra torque in my M5 will mitigate the extra weight. I’m not so sure though, because the power-to-weight ratios are some way apart.

The Ferrari has 565hp/tonne, whereas the BMW has 421hp/tonne. It’ll be close if the BMW can get a good launch, but you’ll have to watch the video to find out what happens…

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