U-Drag racing combines drag and road racing, providing an assessment of a vehicle’s acceleration, braking, and handling capabilities. Competitors launch in a drag race style, accelerate through a quarter-mile, brake to navigate a hairpin turn, and then race back to the starting line to win. In a 2025 race, an all-electric Tesla Model 3 Performance faces off against a BMW M3 CS with an internal combustion engine.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is equipped with all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension, adaptive dampers, and an output of 510 horsepower at a curb weight of 4,051 pounds, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 7.94 pounds per horsepower. In contrast, the BMW M3 CS features an all-wheel-drive system, a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine producing 543 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Weighing in at 3,890 pounds, it achieves a power-to-weight ratio of 7.16 pounds per horsepower, along with advanced carbon ceramic disc brakes.

Given its lighter weight and higher power output, the BMW M3 CS is favored in the race. The event highlights the ongoing rivalry between electric and traditional performance vehicles, showcasing both the advancements in electric car technology and the enduring appeal of high-performance combustion engines.



Source: www.dragtimes.com