PDR Videos from Circuit of the Americas

IMO, the ATS-V was better in every category and certainly stood out the most with regard to steering and brakes. The M4's steering ratios were not as quick as the ATS-V meaning that you have to physically turn the wheel more to go around a corner. The brakes on the M4 were cooked by the time I got behind the wheel and the rotors seemed to be badly warped whereas the ATS-Vs were still in perfect shape. Both cars accelerate much harder than you would think a 6 cylinder can unless you're used to a GTR or a 911 Turbo/GT3.

The transmission in the M4 was excellent as is the 8L90 in the ATS-V. I felt as though they were equally fast but the M4 does not shift (up or down) as smoothly as the ATS-V. It's slightly more violent and some people may take that as a win depending on their personal preference. That being said, the M4 was a much better match to the ATS-V than the M5 was to the '16 CTS-V. That was a landslide victory for the CTS-V as the M5 is a joke on the track. Both the ATS-V and the CTS-V felt like they got better and better the more they were pushed.

The Recaro seats are 100% better than what was in the M4. The other thing to keep in mind is that neither BMW, Mercedes or Audi offer a PDR. I was a bit on the fence regarding this option but after watching my videos along with my colleagues, I can say with confidence that its worth the money. Additionally, having access to Cosworth Toolbox should make it much easier for owners to review their videos and learn how to improve their lap times.

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