The BMW M240i and Audi RS3 will not be direct rivals, however who mentioned a drag race should function equally competing vehicles? In a bid to shut the hole between the 2, Bavaria’s sports activities coupe confirmed up for the duel within the xDrive guise to deal with Ingolstadt’s respected Quattro. The acceleration take a look at in a straight line came about in South Africa on a runway of the Saldanha airport.
Though the M Efficiency model of the BMW 2 Sequence Coupe has an even bigger engine, it’s barely down on energy in comparison with the inline-five Audi RS3 Sedan. With 374 hp on faucet, the M240i has a 26-hp handicap in comparison with the compact sedan carrying the 4 Rings. Each have an ample 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) however the peak torque kicks in notably sooner on the BMW (1,900 rpm vs 2,250 rpm).
One other necessary distinction is weight because the M240i is far heavier, tipping the scales at 1,690 kilograms (3,726 kilos) or 115 kg (254 lbs) greater than the RS3 Sedan. Each use automated transmission, nevertheless it’s an eight-speed torque converter for the BMW and a seven-speed, dual-clutch for the Audi.
The RS3 launched notably faster, albeit the M240i driver’s response in the beginning of the drag race might’ve been loads higher since he hesitated to push the automotive exhausting. The Audi managed to carry on to its lead, crossing the end line in 12 seconds or four-tenths of a second before the BMW. We’d reckon the hole would’ve been a lot smaller (if any) with a greater begin for the M240i.
Since introducing the M240i, BMW has expanded the two Sequence Coupe lineup with a rear-wheel-drive model of its “M Lite” 2er and the current launch of the M2 G87. The range-topping automotive comes solely in RWD taste, however there are rumors of an xDrive-equipped spinoff into account. That might give the RS3 a run for its cash in a drag race.
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