{"id":96553,"date":"2024-02-24T08:16:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T08:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/?p=469290"},"modified":"2024-02-24T08:16:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T08:16:10","slug":"2024-bmw-x5-m-barely-any-slower-than-the-m2-g87-in-track-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/24\/2024-bmw-x5-m-barely-any-slower-than-the-m2-g87-in-track-test\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 BMW X5 M Barely Any Slower Than The M2 G87 In Track Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

The BMW X5 M and M2 are at opposite ends of the M lineup but the two were surprisingly close in a recent track battle. Car and Driver\u2019s<\/em> Lightning Lap 2024 edition at the Virginia International Raceway pitted the two M models against each other, and there wasn\u2019t much between them. That\u2019s despite the fact one is a brawny SUV while the other is a compact coupe, separated obviously by a huge weight gap.<\/p>\n

Now sold strictly as a Competition model, the 2024 BMW X5 M<\/a> needed 2 minutes and 58.1 seconds to complete the 4.1-mile course. The nimbler M2 G87 was only 1.2 seconds quicker, crossing the finish line in 2 minutes and 56.9 seconds. It\u2019s worth noting that both M cars had Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, but that\u2019s pretty much where the similarities end.<\/p>\n

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A closer look at the numbers reveals some noteworthy differences. The luxobarge weighed 5,468 pounds whereas the baby M with the automatic transmission tipped the scales at 3,857 pounds. Yes, the SUV is 1,611 pounds heavier, but it does have an advantage of 164 hp over the compact M model, 617 hp vs 453 hp. As tested by Car and Driver<\/em>, the cars were quite expensive – $141,445 for the X5 M Competition and $67,745 for the M2.<\/p>\n

These weren\u2019t the only BMW M cars to take part in the Lightning Lap 2024 test since the limited-run M3 CS<\/a> special edition of the super sedan was also at VIR. It took 2 minutes and 50 seconds to complete the job, and yet it wasn\u2019t the fastest BMW on the track. That title goes to the M 1000 RR bike with a lap time of 2 minutes and 42.7 seconds.<\/p>\n

The fastest-ever BMW car tested by Car and Driver<\/em> at the circuit was the M4 CSL last year when it finished in 2 minutes and 47.5 seconds. It\u2019ll be interesting to see how the upcoming M4 CS<\/a> will perform considering it\u2019s going to have all-wheel drive and the same power as the CSL, although it’ll be heavier since it’ll keep the rear seats and add xDrive.<\/p>\n

Source: Car and Driver<\/a><\/p>\n