Video: Chris Harris pins the Nissan GT-R against 2012 BMW M5

March 1, 2012March 1, 2012 Omar Rana 2012, 2013, BMW M5, Chris Harris, DRIVE, GT-R, M5, Nissan GT-R, Sports Cars, Supercars

On the new DRIVE channel on YouTube, host Chris Harris recently had the chance to pin the new 2012 BMW M5 against the new Nissan GT-R. It’s a face-off between one of the world’s fastest coupes and one of the world’s most powerful sedans and it’s definitely worth watching.

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Hit the jump for the video.

Refresher:

BMW M5: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.
Nissan GT-R: The 2013 Nissan GT-R being the most powerful, is powered by a 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine making 545-hp, an increase of 15-hp over the 2012 GT-R, and torque has been increased from 448 lb-ft to 463 lb-ft. 0 to 62 mph for the 2013 GT-R has been reported to come in at 2.84 seconds.