As has become tradition, we performed a handful of drag races at the 2017 iteration of our annual Performance Shootout. This particular match-up? The BMW M2 Coupé M-DCT, with its 3,0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder, takes on the Porsche 718 Boxster S, which now employs a 2,5-litre turbocharged flat-four. The latter makes a little less power, but is also somewhat lighter. This should be a close one…
More Performance Shootout 2017 videos:
- Drag race: Nissan GT-R vs. Audi R8 V10 Plus
- Drag race: Mercedes-AMG SL65 vs. Roush Mustang
- Drag race: BMW M2 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster S
- Drag race: Roush Mustang vs. Smart ForTwo Brabus
- Track test: Audi R8 V10 Plus quattro S tronic
- Track test: McLaren 570S Coupé
- Track test: BMW M4 Coupé GTS M-DCT
- Performance Shootout 2017 Highlights