BMW 3.0 CSL vs Ford Mustang V8: DRAG RACE

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Here’s something you don’t see every day!
We’ve got a tuned Ford Mustang V8 going up against a BMW 3.0 CSL?! Well, not exactly…
You see, what we have here is a BMW 3.0 CSL recreation - effectively a homage to the original Batmobile! But that’s not all, it’s been created by the team at Electric Classic Cars, so you won’t be finding an internal combustion engine under the bonnet! Instead, it rolls up to the start line with an 85kWh battery pack (lifted from a Model S) and it has the ability to produce around 450hp & 400Nm of torque!
In comparison, the Mustang has kept hold of its 5-litre V8, although the power output has been increased slightly from 450hp to 490hp. The torque output is still the same, at 530Nm. It’s also slightly heavier than the BMW, tipping the scales at 1740kg (compared to 1,550kg).
So how will this play out - will the EV power itself to victory? Or will the tuned V8 just have enough to edge it? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
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[@carwow]

Describe this 'BMW 3.0 CSL' using emojis only! 🤯😍😱😳😢🤬🤢🍆

[@B-12309]

Normal engine: 😈 Battery engine: 😕 Nice project though

[@okithdesilva129]

Absolutely insane!

[@SaeedAhmad-cd4tc]

😍

[@ggburnitup4055]

🤠

[@silver_q7758]

😳

[@rakshitjarawat]

Finally someone who matches matt’s energy. Can we please have this guy again for more drag races

[@skylined5534]

Richard Mat and Yianni... omg I think we'd have a heart attack watching them together 😂

[@MrMuz99]

@@skylined5534 - Settle down mate.

[@AMG63]

He has been on a few times

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@skylined5534 Mat and Yiani seemingly can rival Clarkson.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@AMG63 for me like 99 times.

[@J.I.R.A]

So happy to see Richard back! He’s always got the best attitude and the most original cars!

[@TXMadeTXPaid]

Yeah agreed. I i love this dude.

[@theOne_87]

His cars are pornography.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@TXMadeTXPaid for me this is amazing.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@theOne_87 his cars for me are exotic.

[@douglasbooth6836]

The guys passion is great.

[@imgroot5845]

Richard seems to make these drags very interesting...hope to see him more often

[@tuckyonald1119]

Me to

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@tuckyonald1119 Tuckyonald, these cars are so iconic.

[@Thor_Artur]

I am Groot? I am, Groot 😛

[@imgroot5845]

@@Thor_Artur 😉✌

[@aestheticallyprottoy6588]

Richard is absolutely humorous guy Love to see him in carwow

[@AMG63]

@Posejdon fuck the kettle

[@bwdrives]

I kind of see why someone would want an electric classic car, you get the design all the time in a useable every day package But it kind of defeats the purpose when the engine is so important like in the case of this car

[@o_o-_-8639]

Well not rly usable every day, because the replacement parts are not that easy to found like in a new car. And rare version of these cars should be preserved, if it was a base model or version I can understand the concept but if it’s a rare version I would keep it stock as much as possible

[@harryspeakup8452]

@@o_o-_-8639 It was an ordinary CSi, nothing special

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@o_o-_-8639 the 3.0 CSL still gonna smoke out the 1990s exotic supercars.

[@brunodrawings5022]

@@harryspeakup8452 nothing special??? R u serious?

[@starx2212]

@@brunodrawings5022 yes the CSi was a regular E9 and the CSL was a homologation special so its less special

[@johnball4826]

The whole point of a classic car is to experience the noise, smell and the way it drives. It is not all about 0-60. That BMW was at the recent auction and it failed to even get to the bottom estimate.

[@levivalo7316]

I agree with you Electrifying classic cars should be banned smh.

[@darchandarchan7036]

i would rather put a modern bmw i6 in it, like b58 or s58 at best.

[@nobrakes7892]

@@levivalo7316 lol banned

[@CB-sh9zz]

@@darchandarchan7036 why not leave the Stock engine in it, there is something pure and pecial about old engines with carburetor, especially in an old i6 with carburetor.

[@9wowable]

Lot 340 at Goodwood FOS Auction if anyone cares. Didn’t sell because thank god no one wants to drop £175k on this philistine monstrosity.

[@dillanmistry]

That CSL is one of the most greatest BMW ever made, absolutely timeless

[@purwantiallan5089]

So did the M3 GTR.

[@dillanmistry]

@@purwantiallan5089 yes

[@AMG63]

@Posejdon what is the obsession with the repeated posts of links to "how strong is a kettle" we boil water in them and thats it, get a life you delinquent.

[@defnotatroll]

That's not a CSL

[@bigduphusaj162]

No it isn't, these weren't good cars.

[@_-Anthony-_]

Please always include the side by side stat comparisons. Even with just two cars. It makes the videos so much better. Besides that, great editing this video!

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

The most basic editing but sure

[@_-Anthony-_]

@@kabuterrimondw5919 Never said it was advanced, did I kid?

[@cosmindumitrache2786]

Loved that split screen reaction! Video editors keep doing that great job!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Carwow split screen is like F1 22 Split Screen.

[@jaggasingh95]

Taking a classic car’s engine out is like taking the car’s soul out.

[@skylined5534]

At least it's still alive though. Better than sitting getting stiff and old in a dusty or even worse, a damp garage.

[@harryspeakup8452]

Unless it's a dead engine, which is almost certainly was

[@sh-hg4eg]

@@skylined5534 I keep see you making this shitty argument. Just replace the engine.

[@harryspeakup8452]

@@sh-hg4eg Sure, because M30B30 engines are literally available anywhere, right?

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@harryspeakup8452 yep. Even also to Z8.

[@kashv2500]

I get it, the CSi is now faster then its oem engine, more efficient etc etc....but its sucking the soul out from a classic BMW taking the inline 6 out imo.

[@romulus_]

I have a very nice e24 and am quite interested in converting it to electric in the next ten years. the soul of the car is an underpowered, inefficient inline 6. the m30 doesn't stir anything in me. quite the contrary.

[@Adam-nv9zo]

Absolutely love when Richard makes an appearance on the channel.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Richard should move from Drivetribe to Carwow.

[@ultraguy8771]

Some bot copied your comment.

[@Adam-nv9zo]

@@ultraguy8771 wow the bots are out in full force. Thanks for the heads up.

[@ReeceT20]

Electrifying classic cars is like getting a salad at McDonald's, might as well not bother

[@Rick-fe8xn]

Lol exactly

[@skylined5534]

Yes, that's totally what it's like. Here's a spade, go dig for a clue.

[@cleveremma2]

The braking distance though 😂😂😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. Seemingly funny and ridiculous. 😂

[@mikelin7]

Modern brake vs brake from the 70s What a difference. Brakes should be the companion to any HP upgrade.

[@defnotatroll]

Exposes the BMW for being very unsafe

[@skylined5534]

@@defnotatroll It exposes a car madexin an era when ABS wasn't a common fitment and it got beaten by a modern car with ABS and EBD... shocker.

[@defnotatroll]

@@skylined5534 this car is being sold new by this electric tuner, those brakes should be updated to modern standards

[@therallycarspotter]

How to ruin one of the most iconic BMWs ever made 🤮🤮

[@mikewambugu6157]

Mad respect for Richard's accomplishments as an engineer and what he does to make classic cars competitive again, absolute awesome bloke

[@paulharper4196]

Yes but in doing so destroys the entire point of its being

[@skylined5534]

@@paulharper4196 Nope.

[@paulharper4196]

@@skylined5534 should have added "in my opinion" to my post as you'll never change my mind on the matter.

[@alosh1177]

I've never been so disappointed to see people ruining such a gorgeous car 🤢

[@watch2446]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTIcoarpNBpbc0

[@milanzubor8727]

hate theese classic car electric swaps as well, just buy a fucking tesla then cmon

[@rasherbasher8203]

Agreed completely ruined it..😖

[@dollarzUS]

It's their money not yours

[@seanharrison6162]

Honestly I think it saves some of these cars because when it's original drivetrain it just sits and rots away in someone's garage anyway this at least has a chance to be driven

[@WaveManMike]

If I had to guess, I’d say the one with wheels will win 😊

[@tuluswidiant1591]

🗿

[@carwow]

😐

[@manrs6037]

🪨

[@nicktronson2977]

I say the one with 4 wheels will take it EASY.

[@okithdesilva129]

@@carwow Hi Mat!

[@geraldbuys9853]

I was hoping the E9 was packing a worked S54 or S65 or something. When I realised it was another electric thing I almost shed a tear. Sorry, but I have less than zero enthusiasm for electric restomods or whatever these things are called.

[@bigduphusaj162]

Worked s54 or s65? Yeah if you like working on junk engines that's bottom end falls out

[@xxxxxtrxxx13]

I think they're called "Sacrileges"

[@skylined5534]

@@bigduphusaj162 Ahhh, the engine king cometh 😏

[@bigduphusaj162]

@@skylined5534 wheres this money for the BMW engines pal? You wanted several of them I asked you to leave one of your social media details so I could PM you about these engines. Why you not paying up? You asked me for them so what's that all about?

[@bigduphusaj162]

@@skylined5534 infact the entire comment of you asking me for engines is gone now. Did you delete it or youtube?

[@2595220]

get this man from ECC back for more drag races asap... love his energy

[@rohanmangaldeen3879]

Hey Matt I was wondering if u could do a drag race between the golf mk1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 and all modified if u can find them

[@shaikhzia6745]

It's already on the channel

[@devinruiters942]

@@shaikhzia6745 no there's not

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@shaikhzia6745 what about Huayra vs MR2 GTS Drag Race?

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@devinruiters942 why? Are they removing it?

[@SenszR]

What’s the point in the race if they’re modified

[@SeanSer]

Cmooooon man, you just don't do that to a 3.0CSL or even a CSI 😭😭😭😭

[@jferg5220]

I absolutely love this electric classic cars guy. Super funny and vibes with Matt so well, always brings such cool cars too. Always a great video with him involved

[@car-spot-one8271]

That Mustang sounds so good.

[@skylined5534]

While that bimmer is astonishing performance wise I was mentally over-dubbing the Mustang's soundtrack over the classic 😂

[@wa_ibattletaper3024]

Agree

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@wa_ibattletaper3024 Mustang V8 GT 2013 still sounded better tho.

[@bzilla1090]

Even if it isn't a real CSL I still love the E9's to death, they were so dominant during the 70's in the European Touring Car Championship, winning 5 in a row, legendary.

[@Fanzo463]

🤣🤣🤣 the break test though!!!

[@schrodingerscat8621]

That Bmw mate! Such eye candy, absolutely love it! Well done, I think that car is worth 200K all day long👍

[@etka6973]

Richard is an absolute legend! We need him in more races Matt.

[@BoostKrip]

There is nothing 3.0 CSL about that bmw🤕

[@swisschocolate7539]

and it hurts 💔😪

[@skylined5534]

No you're right, because it's an EV CSi.

[@andygtv]

It is an embarrassment

[@hideomituns2184]

I just love the guy in the bmw CSL homage. He's talking like "I'm too cool" And he's sitting like "you'll never be as cool as I am" Love this guy 😂

[@zonni3606]

Richard is so pristine and funny!! I love his attitude ahahah

[@nipunjangra3849]

when i heard tesla, i cried.........

[@Rick-fe8xn]

Me too bro

[@Brunoperes_88]

How in the world someone think it's a good idea convert a classic like a CSL in a eletric car...

[@stevey-nwas1230]

It’s a csi !!!!

[@jimhafler8866]

it's always pleasing to see Richard racing his creation at carwow. hope he can features more after this

[@motowhit]

Matt - dunno if you’ll ever see this but I have to say - your videos are great - some of the best drag racing on KZbin. You always post the 1/4 times which is obviously very important. I think I speak for many fans of drag racing when I say that if you could include two additional pieces of information in your races it would truly make them so much more interesting. The 1/4 mile trap speeds would be awesome to know. Even if it were a peek at the Speedo as you cross the 1/4 mile line. The other piece of info that I’m sure a lot of us would love to know is the 1/2 mile trap speed as well. 1/2 mile races for top speed are a common type of race in the US and it would be awesome to know those speeds. Thank you brother your channel is the best

[@matthiaskettner6686]

A CSL with an electric engine? 🥴 Witchcraft!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Well thats amazing.

[@oemj7147]

@@purwantiallan5089 Nothing amazing about it.

[@shamarerskine3987]

@@oemj7147 it is though

[@hittianthony1541]

I love this guy. Bring him for more videos !!!!

[@GusElliot]

3:36 "As a pair of great tits fly overhead" hahha never change Richard!

[@jose7777777777777777]

Almost spit out my drink when I heard that

[@Mr-mz4bb]

Always love it when Richard shows up. Plus, that bimmer is drop-dead gorgeous.

[@kevinmills5293]

If there is a Mustang in the line up, you know what’s not going to come first.

[@animalbarrie]

Name one current British made car that offers the same level of performance as a 5.0 for the money...

[@kevinmills5293]

@@animalbarrie Caterham R500

[@animalbarrie]

@@kevinmills5293 🤣🤣🤣 - I'll take the 5.0

[@jjg1000]

@@animalbarrie are you being serious ? For one the new 240i which would embarrass that mustang. I want to like them , they look great and sound great but they just suck performance wise with the power they have. They just arnt well engineered in my opinion and overpriced

[@charliresendiz8932]

@@jjg1000 the Mustang is literally one of the cheapest modern v8 sport cars, a bang for the buck if u ask me and it’s not like tuning doesn’t exist

[@Syntium]

Great to see Richard back! Always a pleasure to see him in a drag race :)

[@purwantiallan5089]

What if Scott Dixon joins Carwow drag race?

[@mazrimirl]

I smile evert time Matt introduces Richard Morgan, love the cars and energy he brings.

[@keskeldirikkrokodilov2880]

Definitely many of us wanna Richard here more often! I feel he really matches the type and energy you have. More appearance, please, of Richard!

[@ivorproblem1332]

Love the look of the BMW, it would be perfect with a S58

[@petkokrushev3840]

way too much power for that chassis

[@UmarKhan-ov3hl]

Matt being nice and not asking best of 3 as usual

[@imerilow2819]

please put it in the title if the car is going to have this damn electric motor instead of the original, so I don't even click on the video 👍🏼

[@rcchronicles25]

Great race. Love the CSI and the owner made for good Tele 👍

[@chesspiece81]

Couldn't you setup almost like a gain button or knob as power level settings in an EV?

[@mohammedamin3775]

Only guy in carwow to roast matt at same level 😂😂

[@wass006]

Finally they bring on a legend who's as entertaining as Matt. More of him please.

[@NZTYNAZ]

we need more of this guy !! great energy 👍🏻

[@mobeenamjad1]

Prettiest electric car I've seen till date. Love Richard's energy!

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[@Mk4heavenHD]

Old CSL looks even better with age.

[@watch2446]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTIcoarpNBpbc0

[@sylvaind.6786]

Like your momma

[@stevey-nwas1230]

It’s a csi

[@timnb0340]

I really think classic cars like these are cooler with their stock combustion engine or an engine swap from a later model from the same manufacturer. But i must admit that this tesla powered e9 is cool as hell and relatively lightweight for an electric swap. Great job!

[@siphorapopo6044]

Please include Richard in all drag races 😂😂😅 I like the old Pal🤣

[@officialhcdesign]

The 3.0 CSL is such an iconic classic! And do you think BMW should make a M4 GTS for the G82 model as per the one I had designed?

[@purwantiallan5089]

M4 GTS doesnt gonna work.

[@ibrahimiqbal1465]

Why electrify all classic cars? Their engine is their soul

[@Power_and_Beauty]

These guys look like brothers 😂 I love this drag race🔥

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[@lna8250]

6:10 would definitely be a nice scene in a movie especially with that car lol

[@mroutcast8515]

Bring on Richard more often! He's such a nice and entertaining guy!

[@holycowjustwow]

Richard's a very entertaining guest, though I'd wish for more characterful car huhu

[@marlos1999]

We would really love if you bring Richard with more of his cars for drag 🏁

[@simbanugz2906]

As a numerous Mustang owner over the years, a stall converter in that mustang would do light-years difference off the line. That BMW is sick. They did a great job.

[@Jasimxmx]

You need a lap time test, and leaderboard timing list 🤓

[@purwantiallan5089]

And also top speed test battle.

[@lumberjack4080]

Can't wait till Richard has the Teslarossa finished for you to race it.

[@raymondforester3889]

we need him for more races he`s really intresting to watch

[@dammyo6010]

Richard is the best! I love it every time he's on.

[@thiccboi1726]

The csl is so beautiful

[@bublebubman08]

Richard is such a nice guy and he create some very nice cars!

[@chrisddr3]

It’d be interesting to have a drag race between cheap sports cars that youth usually buy (eg GTI, Fiesta/Focus ST, E46 330i, etc) and A2 license motorcycles.

[@mihairhea]

Finally, a guest with same amount of carisma.

[@ellypsis603]

Holy shit that BMW is insane

[@Showmetheevidence-]

It might not be a “real bmw” but it looks pretty damn good. They did a really great job with it!

[@costafilh0]

CAMERA ANGLE IDEA: You could make a drone shot from above on the launch so we could perfectly see who is better at it!

[@BurnedNerd]

Apperently Richard also chooses death with those breaks 😂

[@niklassiekmann6616]

I swear I love every Car and respect every Carguy but this son of a b…. destroys the most beautiful cars

[@Vge21x]

Even if it was a CSi, that's a waste of a CSi. I hope it was some rusty shell with no chance of recovery.

[@harryspeakup8452]

He does typically do full restorations on cars which are otherwise derelict, and are usually ones which have fallen into disuse because their engines are beyond economic repair. After all, he wants to start with a cheap example, not an expensive one

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Yep, this car started as a basket case with a totally seized engine. 👍

[@hefic]

This guy is absolutely amazing, you need to get him on carwow YT asap.

[@MrHushCrush]

I wonder if that BMW can even stop at a red light 😂😂😂😂

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[@sp3associate]

I think he is ur twin matt 😂

[@rapyvelocidad7851]

Buying an iconic car without his heart, is like buying a bike for a blind person...

[@skylined5534]

What? That comparison is devoid of sense.

[@rapyvelocidad7851]

@@skylined5534 that's what I mean to say when someone put on an iconic car a electric engine, It has not sense at all

[@skylined5534]

@@rapyvelocidad7851 Yeah nah. You saw the video I assume? Makes perfect sense.

[@rapyvelocidad7851]

@@skylined5534 No, we just have diferent point of view, for me it's better yo stay with the old engine and feel the real old iconic car. For me puting on the BMW an engine tesla is like buying an expensive electric good looking car (no sense at all). If you like and can afford It, congratulations is your money and do what u want, but I don't see the sense pf that. Just my opinion.🤷

[@JamesSmith-ds5og]

Love the new editing tweaks. Please continue this :)

[@Nikolayski1337]

I admire the build, even tho it kind of hurts to see that E9 with an electric motor. The work that’s put in is quite something. But that design is timeless!!!

[@valentingaultier217]

We want to see a visit of Richard’s workplace with carwow. Could be interesting.

[@sndfsxdated2896]

Checking in from West Palm Beach Florida thanks alot matt🙏🏾

[@mrmusic1880]

The new 3.0 CSL is really iconic just like this so so cool to see this this!

[@PPedroFernandes]

It's always a blast when you have Richard over

[@Craftyboy89]

Who DARES to put a disgusting electric engine in that beautiful CSL. Totally ruined the whole car...

[@pedromedinabenoit5560]

Totally

[@motlatsikhomari7254]

Richard is fun 🤩....More of him please

[@panduloashimbamba1854]

So happy your back with another video

[@shamz108s4]

That side view of the beemer just looks absolutely stunning. Like a 🚀

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[@Cowley46]

Its funny as I've always liked the old BMW E9 but it seems so unappealing when electrified. I never thought I'd say this but I'll take the Mustang.

[@skylined5534]

Jesus, really? Wow.

[@gmain1977]

What a waste, classic cars is about noise and smell and driving pleasure. You have guys like this who do things to get a reaction. 200,000 grand for that??? No genuine car man would pay half that.

[@Forza_rcws]

Wow what an amazing race 🔥🔥🔥👍

[@Jradr34]

I've been watching your videos for ages and have seen Richard before, but in support of more videos with him in I've liked and subscribed 👌🏻 Keep them coming Matt

[@AdultTim]

Glad to see him on this channel, didn't think I'd see him here but it just makes sense lol. The energy between you two tells me that you're either meant be or you already knew each other off camera!

[@foxxster3565]

Takes out one of the best engines ever made and sticks in a electric motor. Good one. If you want to create a fake bmw, start from scratch. Make a fibreglass replica and put an electric motor in that. So it’s faster than the original. Big bloody deal.

[@bigduphusaj162]

Bmw have never even got remotely close to building one of the best engines

[@oemj7147]

@@bigduphusaj162 Don't let hate blind you. They won "engine of the year" award numerous times.

[@bigduphusaj162]

@@oemj7147 yeah by shill awards sites that nobody knows what they do or what knowledge they have. Mate they "awarded" the N47🤣 I'll repeat that THEY GAVE N47 ENGINE OF THE YEAR🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣 yeah, and you believe them do you? That amazing n47 hahahahaha

[@bigduphusaj162]

@@oemj7147 name these people that gave BMW engine awards and we will check if it contains N47 awards. Anyone awarding N47, s or B58 needs removed from anything to do with mechanics. Cheers

[@mx3fto]

40bhp increase from a CAI, exhaust and remap on an NA? I'd like to see the proof of that lol.

[@mufaddalmerchant5109]

Boy that guy is energetic loved his style ⚡️