The BMW M2 and the Chevy Corvette Stingray are two of the preferred sports activities vehicles available on the market. They’re each quick, highly effective, and deal with like a dream. However which one is quicker in a drag race? The oldsters at Edmunds take the 2 sportscar to the observe for a U-drag race. On this video, in addition they cowl the quarter mile instances, dealing with and driving dynamics, together with a rolling begin as effectively. However earlier than we delve into the video, let’s discuss specs.

BMW M2

  • Engine: 3.0L twin-turbocharged I6
  • Horsepower: 453 hp
  • Torque: 382 lb-ft
  • Transmission: 6-speed handbook or 8-speed automated
  • 0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds (handbook), 4.2 seconds (automated)
  • High pace: 155 mph (handbook), 160 mph (automated)

Chevy Corvette Stingray

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
  • Engine: 6.2L LT2 V8
  • Horsepower: 495 hp
  • Torque: 470 lb-ft
  • Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automated
  • 0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds
  • High pace: 194 mph

On paper, the Corvette Stingray has a transparent benefit. It has extra horsepower, extra torque, and a sooner 0-60 mph time. It’s additionally fascinating that the M2 isn’t lighter automobile, which may have helped it make up some floor. So, who would win in a drag race? The reply is… it relies upon. In a U-drag race issues will not be at all times about straight line efficiency, so within the first race, the Chevy Corvette Stingray  took the win.

The quarter mile instances have been additionally higher for the Corvette Stingray: 11.6 vs. 11.8 within the M2. Max cornering? The BMW M2 takes the win: 1.25G vs. 1.16G. On the finish, Edmunds declared the Stingray the winner of this take a look at, however let’s see: Which automobile would you select?