@@MLGxBXRxPRO no way. E39 is the pinnacle. It embodied best of what an M5 is meant to be; a stylish luxury executive saloon, that at the press of a button can be a supercar eating monster
The E39 M5 seems to launch very well. The rolling races just demonstrate the obvious advantage that larger capacity NA motors have in the lower rev range. This was a good match up though.
@@verschlimmbessert2.0 lol as a bimmer fanboy GTR’s are still sick cars cars and look beautiful in their sportiness while older bmw always had that elegance + sportiness look
@@amero3577 i think a M3 is more sporty than a GT-R.. They got almost 50/50 front/rear weight distribution, throttle bodies for every cylinder, … on Nürburgring trackdays driving like 70% bmw‘s for a reason.
@@verschlimmbessert2.0 Coz they are dirt cheap and $$$-performance ratio is much better on BMW's. Easier to beat on track some under 50k BMW than 100k+ imported car with zero parts supply in EU.
@@verschlimmbessert2.0 An M3 is still a common 3 Series and same story with the 5...A Skyline GTR is a Skyline GTR.. The GTR will turn more heads and is more desirable as its, price tag reflects.
@@erikthegoatfucker1987 cars being underappreciated is a GREAT thing so enthusiasts can actually afford them good luck getting a gtr or a supra now that the rich kids have raised the prices to the moon
I don't think the e39 has been under-appreciated at all. I mean look at the prices of them and always been touted as one of the best looking bmws ever made, had that very popular short film from guy ritchy made for it, ect.
@@alstoundnah bmw makes great performing engines without a doubt but as far as sound they’re way too raspy sounding for the most part and even their turbo engine pale in comparison in terms of sound in comparison to the RB and 1jz which definitely sound way better but then again sound is all a matter of opinion/preference.
@@alvarodias2323 that's nice brother. I used to have the 528i but then i swapped to M5 engine. Sadly mine broke down some days ago. Need to change my clutch.
I did not expect that first drag race. The E39 (as a whole, but the M5 in particular) proves time and time again just how amazing of a machine it was and still is
I would say it isn't a fair comparison overall: the M5 has the performance, but it also has the looks, the comfort, the practicality, and somehow, better value (???). I suspect on a track the GT-R has the advantage, but the M5 can still compete while being so much nicer on the drive home.
@@shamarerskine3987 What's the nostalgia you dope, launching a manual car without launch control and then shifting through the gears is quite literally entertaining.
I clearly remember when E39 M5 was introduced, and how it was featured in Top Gear with Tiff sliding it over the track! It's one of my dream car collection for sure!
Oh man that Top Gear episode with the E55, Jag XJR and the M5 with the Back to the Future theme was incredible! Not seen that in years, must be 1999ish.
@@alidude_ Was it? It was still like 70k usd or something for a gtr? I would consider A LOT of cars for cheaper that were better within or close to the same era... like what makes the r34 so much better then the other cars in the same period??? It certainly wasn't performance or handling or anything lol...
@@TVCHLORD In a auto car, the driver doesn't matter. No skills required. Even worst in a EV. Soon, because of people like you, there will be no motorsport no more. Juste electric robot race. What true passionate people are looking for is skills, competition, feeling and emotion. What's the point if you juste have tu push a button ?
This was so awesome, manual no computer done launches, I'm actually surprised with how well the M5 did, man I'd love one of these legends in my garage 😍
I prefer the M5 but even I could see that the 50mph rolling start (assuming BOTH cars had to be) in third gear was unfair to the Skyline. These are both iconic cars and I would love to be able to have both of them!
@@leov3_ On paper yes. In reality a R34 GTR has stock around 320-330hp (Turbo), E39 M5s have around 380 hp (NA Engine). So 230kg weight-difference and there you got the explanation for close race. Driven both cars (stock).
@@leov3_ "bro," the BMW is a lot heavier than the GTR and is on a RWD platform unlike the GTR's AWD platform. You know nothing about cars, but its not like it matters since you don't own neither a skyline or any sort of BMW. Fanboy, get lost and play with your hotwheels.
@@em34ev3r First of all, you don't need to own something for speaking about that. Since the Gtr has less horse power ,(something related as energy per second), in a small race, like a drag race, having more horsepower is a great advantage. I only have said that on paper the bmw has 40% more hp but it's going the same in particular situations. I only said that for me it's a loose situation, answering at the first comment that was saying "all those JDM are overvalued". You might own a BMW, but you didn't understand what i wrote (are you american?)...
More likely the M5 driver deciding to lift off in a supposed drag race makes the GtR look like it has a higher top end than it does. Look at the numbers, they don’t lie. The. Listen to the race and you will hear the BMWs RPM note stop rising as well as notice the difference in aggressive shifting between the runs.
@@rbslammed6163 the numbers do lie tho lol, cuz an r34 doesn’t make 280 crank, really makes like 300+ wheel, the driver didn’t lift off at the end lmao
@@joeljohnjacob6246 R34 coupe and ER34 sedan have the same wheelbase🤷♂️ And BMW has 2 more pistons and 2.3 (!!!) liters more volume. Not surprisingly, after about 60 mph, he will start overtaking
@@Piotrek4500 the R34 actually has around 320hp mark but due to a gentleman's agreement in Japan they rated every performace car at "280hp" so it is actually disappointing, although it did really well still doesn't justify the price tag at what they selling for now.
Just shows how well engineered the GT-R really is. Even with AWD, it's down 100+hp, but that almost 400nm of torque is absolutely ridiculous. The E39 has got to be my favourite BMW and the M5 is just....gawwddddd. When the GT-R gets on the boost it's so close. Thanks for a very entertaining vid Matt!
The M5 never makes his 400HP. Most of them make like 350-380hp. Considering the GTR never makes 280, but for sure 300+hp tve gap is more like 40-70hp. Consider then, that the BMW has 200kg more
Races with such icons are much more enjoyable to watch than ones with the latest models of the manufacturers imo. Both beautiful machines with lots of presence on the street. Would love to see an E34 M5 if you manage to get your hands on one 😁
Now i see the reasons why Paul Walker loves Nissan and Jason statham loves Bmw in their movie . Wow, and it's so nice to see Nissan R34 skyline going on head to head with BMW E39 M5
lmao, only a moron would spend 120K on a datsun lol. I'd never spend 6 figures on a GTR. With that kind of money, I'm buying premium such as a Porsche or a high end high performance BMW.
Nah definitely the F10. The E39 needs more weight, less steering feel and fake engine sound. ...this being the internet, I'll add the disclaimer in case it wasn't blindingly obvious enough for anyone who comes and reads this: I'm being sarcastic 😄
@@itIsI988 Very good point! Also the grille is far too small on the E39. Bigger is definitely better. I'm sure Frank Stephenson once said that a grille should always be bigger than any deer you might hit.
Finally - a proper drag race . The good old days when no computer change the gears and if you miss it u lose it . Yeah, kind a reminder for how it was once upon a time 🔥 Love it . A little example of exception for "No replacement for displacement" ... I'll take the Bimmer, thanks 🤗❣️
Great cars!! Have owned both cars throughout the years. The one I missed the most is the BMW as am still trying to find a similar spec to mine with low mileage!! I think it’s the best M5 ever built. The guy who sold it to me showed me how it was to be driven properly. He was a British touring car racer. He said to get the full v8 benefits, you must leave it in third gear until the stirring feels lighter before changing into fourth, as most of the low down grunt is generated in third gear!
@@skylined5534 yes. You also don't need to have owned any car to recognise that for the unintelligent waffle it was. Most of the low down grunt is generated in third. Feel free to hang your hat on that idiocy all you like chump.
If you want all the V8 benefits, take it to a track that has some longer straightaway sections, but for daily driving, make sure the engine is up to temp and get to a road with some nice sweeping bends and some long straight stretches of road and you'll make great use of all 8 cylinders. Rev matching these beasts is great fun as well. Also, try launching (hold revs at 1500-1800 RPMs, drop clutch) and once you regain traction, throttle to the floor, shift at the wonderful 7000 rpm redline. Mine redlines at 7400 due to the tune and has top speed limiter removed so she'll go 300km/h +. Getting there will certainly require full power 😁🙏👊
Awesome. Basically the best of each brand, so nice! But to be honest, a R34 without a chip? I mean they dynoed around 350PS but still. Funny though the classic E39 symptom with the warped brake discs and the worn control arm bushings. Was a problem on my E39, of my uncles and basically everyone in the forum. 😀
Always loved e39 cause always loved e46 but since I've owned a e39 the love for them just hits different, u juss have to own one to really appreciate it
Sam is officially the best co-host/guest driver ever on CarWow. He and Mat need to do all the races against one another. Great personality, even better driver, and knows his shit.
Such a nice example of each car. Almost feels bad to use these relics in this day and age where parts are becoming so scarce. I love the S62 motor but that R34 is just such a rarity in this day and age and the color is so unique even if its overhyped.
01:25 - So, which sounds best? VOTE BELOW!
VOTE: R34 GT-R
VOTE: E39 M5
E39 m5
@@carwow r34 it’s gotta be. What would you say sounds the best @carwow
E39 all day
Thanks for featuring my R34 again guys! Was a pleasure! 😎
Man plays Minecraft and drives R34.. Leave some girls for the rest of us dude 😥
Nice car man
I never knew you had an r34 skyline haha
Can I have it?
From an R35 to an R34... legend
So nice to see a clean, non ‘fast & furioused’ R34. The E39 is my favourite 5 series; my favourite model being the 528i SE.
tbh, the only place i see a "fnf-ed"R34 is in game, every R34 ive seen irl look exactly like that
generically Blue
E39 530d msport manual
Stage 1 mapped
Fast daily car . Lovely pull
looks the same as every r34 ever. you must be american
@@TheKirbyArts lmao
see now I have an E60 535d and I think it's one of the best bmw shapes made. it's seriously quick for a 2 ton saloon n'all
One of the best BMWs ever made and one of the best GT-Rs ever made 🙌🙌🙌
@lol qkloyv yep. Even Setsuna Yuki ever drove Paul Walker's old R34GT-R before man.
@lol qkloyv i thought Paul walker's favorite car is the Carrera GT. he liked it so much he set himself on fire in it
@@SpionHefeGamingHD Oooh, too harsh, Jr, too harsh!
@@SpionHefeGamingHD never understood why turds try make others laugh over ppl who die.
@lol qkloyv Yeah Paul Walker (RIP to our man) had one of these GT-Rs as well.
2:22 - first race
3:04 - second race
3:46 - third race
4:39 - first roll race
5:29 - 2nd roll race
6:23 - 3rd roll race
7:47 - braking test
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Thanks brother 🙏
Thank you for that
Thx
Thanks cause Matt is annoying
Other guy doesn't know how to drive....
Finally the legendary driver Sam is getting some screen time, he deserves it, big time!
Hi Sam.
Of course the legendary Skyline would win
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@@proxigenated it didnt win lol
@@ccmxdia It won my heart lol
2 epic cars , master pieces of their time , what an epic race , keep it up Mat 💪🏼
Iman, this is another example of an awesome drag race. 👍
Agreed man beautiful cars
Legends for sure
E39 is one of the most beautiful 4 doors ever made. They're the perfect size as well.
I had two and I'd buy another
Older BMWs were just the perfect in terms of design and proportions~
That's what she said
@@kyoakland well done sir. 👏 👏
I agree with you
The greatest GTR alongside the greatest 4 door saloon ever made. And they still both look stunning 🤤
Nah the 5L V10 was the best imo
@@Lucabg... definitely as a driver's car, but terrible as a daily
I think the 190e evo 2 or even the evo 1 are better but not sure in a straight line
Yeah I think the m5 that succeeds this is the best saloon ever. This is second tho 😂
@@MLGxBXRxPRO no way. E39 is the pinnacle. It embodied best of what an M5 is meant to be; a stylish luxury executive saloon, that at the press of a button can be a supercar eating monster
This is probably the best race ever because of the manual gear shifts. Proper racing.
You are delusional
Right? Not just putting right foot down and sitting there lmao
@@ghoststpatrick9467 I disliked your comment.
Love these era of cars when it mattered how good a driver you are no launch control.
Fast and Furious vibes
Two great iconic cars, MT fun, stock. This was more fun than any Lamborghini, Tesla or whatever other modern cars. Please more like this!! Thanks.
What about a drag between Logitech World Racer F1 Car vs TRD3000GT?
I agree loads better than lambos and teslas
nah youre just blinded by nostalgia
@@shamarerskine3987 Nah he's right.
@@shamarerskine3987 he is right bro
The E39 M5 seems to launch very well. The rolling races just demonstrate the obvious advantage that larger capacity NA motors have in the lower rev range. This was a good match up though.
Also RWD has a large advantage in roll races over AWD
@@leospeeds500not a large advantage. A slight advantage, power train losses will be between 10-15% for both of these cars
How the R34 remains so good-looking as time passes is honestly amazing
They probably drank good sake when they sculpted it.
As does the M!
Not really as it looked good right from the start. It will only get better
It’s just a overpriced Datsun
It is but f50 is something else
Nice drag race. As a E39 driver I would always go with the E39 M5.
I would take the GTR just to sell it to buy some M‘s 🤣
@@verschlimmbessert2.0 lol as a bimmer fanboy GTR’s are still sick cars cars and look beautiful in their sportiness while older bmw always had that elegance + sportiness look
@@amero3577 i think a M3 is more sporty than a GT-R.. They got almost 50/50 front/rear weight distribution, throttle bodies for every cylinder, … on Nürburgring trackdays driving like 70% bmw‘s for a reason.
@@verschlimmbessert2.0 Coz they are dirt cheap and $$$-performance ratio is much better on BMW's. Easier to beat on track some under 50k BMW than 100k+ imported car with zero parts supply in EU.
@@verschlimmbessert2.0 An M3 is still a common 3 Series and same story with the 5...A Skyline GTR is a Skyline GTR.. The GTR will turn more heads and is more desirable as its, price tag reflects.
Just shows how underappreciated the e39 m5 really is 😁 loving these completely random races
It's just one of the many things that sadly go unappreciated with e39's in general.
@@erikthegoatfucker1987 cars being underappreciated is a GREAT thing so enthusiasts can actually afford them good luck getting a gtr or a supra now that the rich kids have raised the prices to the moon
Like all BMW cars.
I don't think the e39 has been under-appreciated at all. I mean look at the prices of them and always been touted as one of the best looking bmws ever made, had that very popular short film from guy ritchy made for it, ect.
@@JeBBhaMr definitely not all, but alot off them.
Both engines are such masterpieces, then and now~ That V8 sounds really good and that inline 6 sounds really good :)
I won’t call the RB26 really good sounding. It has to pass through a plethora of BMW’s on straight-sixes as far as being sonorous.
@@alstoundnah bmw makes great performing engines without a doubt but as far as sound they’re way too raspy sounding for the most part and even their turbo engine pale in comparison in terms of sound in comparison to the RB and 1jz which definitely sound way better but then again sound is all a matter of opinion/preference.
The V8 is in the Ascari KZ1. Better than Honda NSX...
the e39 m5 will always be one of the best bmws ever made
Kinda regret that I didn't pick up mint low mileage one for 14k€ back in 2015😂
Agreed
Along with the e46 BMW m3 csl
@@DuBstep115 you're rigth 😅
now they go plus $60k 😂😂
Gangstamobile
A proper manual gearbox race.... A lot more fun and interesting than one with automatic gearboxes.
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Exactly! Human factor is what it is making it reaaaaaly sweet
But automatic will be faster than the manual
@@nicholassebastian28 you missed the point bruhh
@@nicholassebastian28 no. Manual is faster than Auto.
There is definitely no loser, only two winners!
E39 M5 and R34 GT-R are one of the best cars out of this era, and they aged so well.
i agree with you
definitely*
loser*
The e39M5 is just a masterpiece. One of the best cars ever for me
Agree
I own a BMW E39 M5 Yr 99, and you're totally right my brother 👌🏽💯 #mauritius🇲🇺
@@N1L4Vi got a e39 form 99 too!! unfortunately only a 530d😅
@@alvarodias2323 that's nice brother. I used to have the 528i but then i swapped to M5 engine. Sadly mine broke down some days ago. Need to change my clutch.
My dad has one, same model as the one in the video down to the color. Pretty dam fast for 25 years old.@@N1L4V
I did not expect that first drag race. The E39 (as a whole, but the M5 in particular) proves time and time again just how amazing of a machine it was and still is
Couldn’t agree more!
I would say it isn't a fair comparison overall: the M5 has the performance, but it also has the looks, the comfort, the practicality, and somehow, better value (???). I suspect on a track the GT-R has the advantage, but the M5 can still compete while being so much nicer on the drive home.
@@Eatinbritches it's more power
Stock to stock BMW win but modified both it's defend
///M dont crack :D
It’s an unreal machine, never gets old
This was probably one of the most fun drag race to watch!
You should 'probably' keys
Rui Lourenco, i bet this one could rival Hoonigan.
@@7stiano123 👍👍
Agree👍
no it was kinda lame for me
Crazy how versatile these drag races are!!! Absolutely love it! Can’t wait for more drag races :)
How are these races "versatile" ?
@@TheDoc7 I’m guessing he means something like varied 🤷🏻♂️
@@TheDoc7 versatile means epic.
@@paulmerrett5939 yep. Varied and fresh.
Back when the 5 series wasn’t the size of a Lincoln town car. Ahhh the good ol’days. Lol.
Great content 🤟
dude my e34 is the size of a modern 2 series. they’re UNITS nowadays
Yes, when guys oofed themselves often.
No soft limiters for the obligatory sound check 👌🏻
No soft limiters required.
The m5 sounded way better tho
watching manual cars launch and race is definitely more entertaining and suspenseful 🔥
blinded by nostalgia
@@shamarerskine3987 What's the nostalgia you dope, launching a manual car without launch control and then shifting through the gears is quite literally entertaining.
@@PURENT driving a manual is alone the simplest form of satisfaction one car fanatic can get
@@adialex8946 Hit me up You’ve won a prize.
@@shamarerskine3987 definitely don’t even have a license
I clearly remember when E39 M5 was introduced, and how it was featured in Top Gear with Tiff sliding it over the track! It's one of my dream car collection for sure!
Oh man that Top Gear episode with the E55, Jag XJR and the M5 with the Back to the Future theme was incredible! Not seen that in years, must be 1999ish.
❤ E39///M5 ❤️.... forever 🙏‼️😍🤩😍😎
Thank you the fellas who shared their rides. It was great watching this episode. That R34 is a beast punching so much above it weight 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This will go in the books as one of the best! Thanks Matt, Carwow, and guys who lended out your cars!!!
ua-cam.com/video/HrbnLA0ZQss/v-deo.html 😭😭😭
Such a great drag race. R34 will always remain my top 1 choice but damm that M5 E39 was and still is a gem and the greatest m5 chassis of all time
Couldnt agree more.
I’ve never been so glad to see an e39 m5 on the channel, greatest car ever made
The R34 looks bloody stunning. I think one of the best looking cars ever made.
@ALPHA idk about all that, what exactly makes it one of the "best overall cars"?
@@yes-gs2rd because its an r34
@@vexx1580 Yeah what about it though
@@yes-gs2rd i guess, at the time it was the best car you could buy for its pricetag
@@alidude_ Was it? It was still like 70k usd or something for a gtr? I would consider A LOT of cars for cheaper that were better within or close to the same era... like what makes the r34 so much better then the other cars in the same period??? It certainly wasn't performance or handling or anything lol...
Absolutely love the E39, one of my all time favourite cars! Need to see more of it
yess, absolutely agree,
Damn that R34 just looks clean and absolutely beautiful.
Both these cars still have beautiful body lines to this day~
Mat make more drag races with cars like this R34 GT-R Skyline and BMW E39 M5! I love the classic design and the amazing performance of these cars!
The 3rd run is fantastic and this showdown is absolutely legendary!!
Oh this has to be my top fav drag races here!
Two manual's and two of my very favorite cars!
Thanks Matt :)
These drag races are getting so cool
What a beautiful M5 e39!
O taka sytuacja
Is that m5 beautiful? Wtf guys lmao
@@alexandrgr fuck yea it is, probably one of the best looking cars ever.
@@alexandrgr better than the newer m5
@@alexandrgr What are some cars that you think are beautiful?
2 of my favourite cars, amazing race ! Great video once again !
No soft limiter, manual gearbox and no launch control. THIS IS PURE DRAG RACE
This is how drag race used to be , skills gives you the win
That was the most fun drag race of the series i think,2 legends have a fight
Imagine if we have FT-1 VGT vs R34GT-R that has 774bhp.
Yeah but it’s not a running race it’s a car race. I wan5 to see the best car not driver.
@@Playdory You don't get it man..
@@sink2a no U dont get it, a bad driver can make the faster car look bad, but with an auto its almost impossible to do that
@@TVCHLORD In a auto car, the driver doesn't matter. No skills required. Even worst in a EV. Soon, because of people like you, there will be no motorsport no more. Juste electric robot race.
What true passionate people are looking for is skills, competition, feeling and emotion.
What's the point if you juste have tu push a button ?
This was so awesome, manual no computer done launches, I'm actually surprised with how well the M5 did, man I'd love one of these legends in my garage 😍
@Go Caps lol well I have an M4 and I love it and have no issues, at least at the moment I did have sensor issues but fixed under warranty, love my car
I prefer the M5 but even I could see that the 50mph rolling start (assuming BOTH cars had to be) in third gear was unfair to the Skyline. These are both iconic cars and I would love to be able to have both of them!
yeah, 3rd gear rolls in nissans usually always result in a loss. its just out of the usable power band. Nissans thrive in digs/2nd gear rolls.
It still lost even from 60 tho. And the roll from 2nd gear too.
I had no idea, that I have been waiting FOR THIS Drag race to ever happen!
Love it! Two of the sweetest rides ever built!
More classics please! I love this content
Yep. What about a drag between US Circuit racer vs Logitech world Circuit Racer F1 car?
All those JDM legends are so overvalued it’s ridiculous
bro bmw has 120 hp more than Gtr. It's a loose for bmw. It's 40% more power relating to gtr and when gtr is on boost they are going the same.
@@leov3_ On paper yes. In reality a R34 GTR has stock around 320-330hp (Turbo), E39 M5s have around 380 hp (NA Engine). So 230kg weight-difference and there you got the explanation for close race. Driven both cars (stock).
@@leov3_ "bro," the BMW is a lot heavier than the GTR and is on a RWD platform unlike the GTR's AWD platform. You know nothing about cars, but its not like it matters since you don't own neither a skyline or any sort of BMW. Fanboy, get lost and play with your hotwheels.
@@em34ev3r First of all, you don't need to own something for speaking about that.
Since the Gtr has less horse power ,(something related as energy per second), in a small race, like a drag race, having more horsepower is a great advantage. I only have said that on paper the bmw has 40% more hp but it's going the same in particular situations. I only said that for me it's a loose situation, answering at the first comment that was saying "all those JDM are overvalued". You might own a BMW, but you didn't understand what i wrote (are you american?)...
Those two cars exhausts together is the best sounding thing ever!
Wow the M5 launched so much better than I thought it would, and the R34 had much better top end than I thought it would! Epic!
More likely the M5 driver deciding to lift off in a supposed drag race makes the GtR look like it has a higher top end than it does.
Look at the numbers, they don’t lie. The. Listen to the race and you will hear the BMWs RPM note stop rising as well as notice the difference in aggressive shifting between the runs.
@@rbslammed6163 fr, that GTR would maybe have that m5 in a 1/8 mile, but anything further that e39 would pull way harder than the GTR could handle
@@rbslammed6163 the numbers do lie tho lol, cuz an r34 doesn’t make 280 crank, really makes like 300+ wheel, the driver didn’t lift off at the end lmao
@@slowspecv69 they've always got excuses for why small engine JDMs can keep up with the big engine EDM/USDM cars
@@slowspecv69Thats a myth, lol... You jdm fangirls constantly falling for that.
Two absolute ICONS! I would never think to put these two against each other but glad ya'll did! Thanks!
For such a huge difference in HP, skyline performed incredibly well
A 4 door family sedan, manual gear box, 265 kg heavier and rwd m5 did its best. That nissan is a proper sports car
@@joeljohnjacob6246 R34 coupe and ER34 sedan have the same wheelbase🤷♂️ And BMW has 2 more pistons and 2.3 (!!!) liters more volume. Not surprisingly, after about 60 mph, he will start overtaking
@@GHXST21 usual r34 fanboy knowing nothing about cars lol
@@joeljohnjacob6246 R34 is sooooo overrated, price difference is crazy
@@GHXST21 R34 is a turbo car, fair comparison.
R34 iconic colour , sound looks and that engine ❤️ goosebumps
6:24 Matt realizing Sam was right about the boost is funny to me 🤣
What a pair of cars 😍😍 I miss my E39 M5 😓
Id have both for sure if i could
As an R34 guy, this hurts. But I always knew them Germans have better performance stock. That M5 is so beautiful ❤️
Hurts??? Why??? Nissan was head to head with bmw!!! 400hp vs 280hp thats so sick
@@Piotrek4500 We all know the R34 had around 330hp stock, so the difference is pretty damn even, considering the weight of the two cars.
@@Piotrek4500 sport car was head to head with a family car 😂
@@Piotrek4500 the R34 actually has around 320hp mark but due to a gentleman's agreement in Japan they rated every performace car at "280hp" so it is actually disappointing, although it did really well still doesn't justify the price tag at what they selling for now.
@@Piotrek4500 That bmw is 235 kg heavier, its a 4 door and manual, both are great
One of the best looking drag races so far!
Just shows how well engineered the GT-R really is. Even with AWD, it's down 100+hp, but that almost 400nm of torque is absolutely ridiculous. The E39 has got to be my favourite BMW and the M5 is just....gawwddddd. When the GT-R gets on the boost it's so close. Thanks for a very entertaining vid Matt!
Its not down 100 hp. Its down like 80 or 70hp.
The M5 never makes his 400HP. Most of them make like 350-380hp.
Considering the GTR never makes 280, but for sure 300+hp tve gap is more like 40-70hp. Consider then, that the BMW has 200kg more
Races with such icons are much more enjoyable to watch than ones with the latest models of the manufacturers imo. Both beautiful machines with lots of presence on the street.
Would love to see an E34 M5 if you manage to get your hands on one 😁
Totally agree
That R-34 is stuff of Dreams ❤️👌🏻
Now i see the reasons why Paul Walker loves Nissan and Jason statham loves Bmw in their movie . Wow, and it's so nice to see Nissan R34 skyline going on head to head with BMW E39 M5
120k for a datsun almost dropped my mug of tea.
lmao, only a moron would spend 120K on a datsun lol.
I'd never spend 6 figures on a GTR. With that kind of money, I'm buying premium such as a Porsche or a high end high performance BMW.
As a BMW fan boy I have a big smile on my face. I love the skyline too though! 👍😊
exactly what i tought...
The E39 M5 is the sweetspot for M5s. Just the right size for the twisties and a fabulous engine, gearbox and chassis combo to boot.
Nah definitely the F10. The E39 needs more weight, less steering feel and fake engine sound.
...this being the internet, I'll add the disclaimer in case it wasn't blindingly obvious enough for anyone who comes and reads this: I'm being sarcastic 😄
@@ApothecaryTerry thank goodness i pressed “see more” otherwise i would’ve flipped out
@@ApothecaryTerry It needs an SMG transmission and a twin turbo induction system as well.
@@itIsI988 Very good point! Also the grille is far too small on the E39. Bigger is definitely better. I'm sure Frank Stephenson once said that a grille should always be bigger than any deer you might hit.
My 2 dreamcars!
So different, but so perfect!
M5 e39 still a legend
I actually really enjoy the brake tests. It’s something nobody else does and is always interesting.
This is really where we see the difference of awd and rwd despite these cars made with different philosophies. Thank you Carwow.
The BMW also had a V8 that means more horse power than the R34
Finally - a proper drag race . The good old days when no computer change the gears and if you miss it u lose it . Yeah, kind a reminder for how it was once upon a time 🔥
Love it .
A little example of exception for "No replacement for displacement" ... I'll take the Bimmer, thanks 🤗❣️
We want more drag races like this featuring late 90s and early 00s cars
Finally. I've been asking for an E39 for years 😊👌
It was so nice to see 2 manual legends going head to head
2:42 Matt's "oohh" from different angles. Almost sounds like V10 shifting.
Great cars!! Have owned both cars throughout the years. The one I missed the most is the BMW as am still trying to find a similar spec to mine with low mileage!! I think it’s the best M5 ever built.
The guy who sold it to me showed me how it was to be driven properly. He was a British touring car racer. He said to get the full v8 benefits, you must leave it in third gear until the stirring feels lighter before changing into fourth, as most of the low down grunt is generated in third gear!
lol, dear god that was some bullshit.
@@Jaredscott89
Based on all your years M5 ownership?
what do you mean by ''stirring feels lighter''
@@skylined5534 yes. You also don't need to have owned any car to recognise that for the unintelligent waffle it was.
Most of the low down grunt is generated in third. Feel free to hang your hat on that idiocy all you like chump.
If you want all the V8 benefits, take it to a track that has some longer straightaway sections, but for daily driving, make sure the engine is up to temp and get to a road with some nice sweeping bends and some long straight stretches of road and you'll make great use of all 8 cylinders. Rev matching these beasts is great fun as well. Also, try launching (hold revs at 1500-1800 RPMs, drop clutch) and once you regain traction, throttle to the floor, shift at the wonderful 7000 rpm redline. Mine redlines at 7400 due to the tune and has top speed limiter removed so she'll go 300km/h +. Getting there will certainly require full power 😁🙏👊
That M5 is quite a sleeper compared to the R34
BMW is a sleeper compared to that datsun rice rocket.
This was one of the best races I’ve seen!
I will never forget the bond I had with my 2001 e39 //M5.....I loved it.
All the power of the E39 BMW M5 for only 25.000 pounds! And what a demonstration of his power!!!
Nice drag race!!!
😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Both Legendary and iconic cars , glad the M5 won! Amazing video and beautiful car !
Awesome. Basically the best of each brand, so nice! But to be honest, a R34 without a chip? I mean they dynoed around 350PS but still.
Funny though the classic E39 symptom with the warped brake discs and the worn control arm bushings. Was a problem on my E39, of my uncles and basically everyone in the forum. 😀
Yh brakes tbh weren't strong enough for the weight and speed of the car, the only fault in my opinion of the e39 m5
Two of the most beautiful cars ever made, truly timeless beauty
This was great. ) A dream race from my younger times. ) And E39 is the most beautiful car ever.
Honestly both of cars sounds awesome.
That r34 is literally a piece of art🥵🥵🥵....especially in that blue shade❤️
Always loved e39 cause always loved e46 but since I've owned a e39 the love for them just hits different, u juss have to own one to really appreciate it
i'm a bmw fan, but you can't beat the sound of an RB its so good
It literally sounds like generic 328i
Sam is officially the best co-host/guest driver ever on CarWow. He and Mat need to do all the races against one another. Great personality, even better driver, and knows his shit.
Yianny is so fun to watch
That M5 launches surprisingly well
absolutely love both these cars. That R34 in that colour is perfect
E39 5 Series is still the best looking sedans ever made IMO.
to me that would be the Toyota Mark 2 Tourer V jzx100
Indeed but the tourings look even better than the saloons IMHO
@@99Lezard99 the e39 and jzx100 have been designed by same person
@@99Lezard99 Mark 2 wasnt even close bro. 😂
@@Chambers36TheEnter Giulia? Could that car dethrone this M5 E39?
You can clearly see how races back then were hard work and winning was a matter of skills also. Quite fun I guess.
M5 for the looks, GT-R for the drive.
M5 for the looks, M5 for the drive.
@@marlondeagle Lmao ur such a bmw fanboy dude. Gtr all the way especially when we all know the legend that car is.
gtr !
@@alexgreg152 m5 probably much more comfortable since its a luxury sedan
@@alexgreg152 telling him a bmw fan for selecting bmw makes you a gtr fan also.From sales and others we already know which car is more popular
as a jdm fanboy i truly love how the E39 looks omg
Two of my dream cars doing their thing together. Beautiful!
that was pure fun. those jerky gear shifts. very exciting close runs!
One of the best Battle in the last Week's 😍💥😍
Great race the r34 GTR is the best car I ever see, please do another race with that car 🎉
As a E39 owner.. it really a fun car to drive
2:42 Wow can hear the Matt's voice from the outside
The BMW won by a margin but that metallic blue skyline is damn gorgeous. BMW looks also good tho + it has 4 doors.
Such a nice example of each car. Almost feels bad to use these relics in this day and age where parts are becoming so scarce. I love the S62 motor but that R34 is just such a rarity in this day and age and the color is so unique even if its overhyped.