BMW M2 & driver

[Cupra Belfast]

Cupra SC 1395 kg

Stock 215 bhp/ton

Stage 1, (350-370 bhp) 251-265 bhp/ton

Stage 2 (370-400 bhp) 265-287 bhp/ton

Cupra 5 door 1431 kg

Stock 210 bhp/ton

Stage 1, (350-370 bhp) 245-259 bhp/ton

Stage 2 (370-400 bhp) 259-280 bhp/ton

FWD Cupra ST 1440 KG

Stock 208 bhp/ton

Stage 1 (350-370 bhp) 243-257 bhp/ton

Stage 2 (370-400 bhp) 257-278 bhp/ton

M2 1570 kg

Standard 365 bhp = 232 bhp/ton
Evo 258 bhp/ton

Rumour has it if you buy a standard M2, you get the full fat 405 bhp engine anyway, so the 232 bhp/ton figure is likely underestimating reality

When moving and traction isn't really an issue, power to weight is the biggest factor when it comes to acceleration.

A stage 2 Cupra should match or even out accelerate an M2 from a rolling start. It's just physics.

A tuned M2 will blow a Cupra into the weeds.

 

[Cupra Belfast]

Original Audi R8 V8 414bhp 1560 kg 265 bhp/ton

QED

 

[Damo H]

Not sure it’s been pointed out, but if you were behind then your going to get a toe anyway