Mind you, these cars are decades apart.
Motor1.com loves drag racing. We’re constantly observing these straight-line acceleration tests and have come across some interesting matchups on the interwebs. Recently, we saw a mid-engine Corvette C8 take on Rolls-Royce Wraith. Not too long ago, we also witnessed a Suzuki Jimny attempt to beat a huge Hummer H1.
We’ve found another matchup, I believe. Throttle House They decided to pit their cars against each other in a straight-line duel – a BMW E46 M3 versus a Mazda MX-5 Miata ND. The race is completely absurd to the hosts. The one is a two-seater convertible roadster. The other is larger and has a stronger engine. The only thing they have in common is their convertibles.
It’s obvious, however, that these men are just having fun with this duel. We can only imagine the banter that led to this blue matchup.
This E46-generation BMW 3 is a new generation of the E46-generation . It was launched in 2000. It features an inline-six engine that produces more than 300 horsepower.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata isn’t known for its speed. This Miata ND can only produce 180 horses with a four-banger in its stock form. It is significantly lighter than the German convertible and this is where the problem lies.
Although you probably know the outcome of this race, the last race was the real kicker. There’s nothing like having fun with your own car. You can see the video at the top to see what I mean.