This is a strange matchup, but the contest of speed is more than just acceleration.
Do you enjoy racing in unorthodox drags? We have one for everyone, and it’s not just about the cars. This unlikely collection of convertibles comes from Quattroruote and covers almost every type of droptop. It is missing a mid-engine supercar from Italy, which is quite ironic considering that this clip is from an Italian channel. We digress, the action transcends any language barrier.
The Mazda MX-5 This car is the lowest priced in the four-way competition. It has just 181 horsepower and weighs 2,339 pounds. The Ford Mustang Next is the EcoBoost model with 310 horsepower. The next step is the BMW M850ixDrive The car is listed at EUR140,100. This car is priced at the same price in the U.S., which gives you an elegant GT car with twin-turbo V8 of 523 horsepower. It’s also loaded with almost 2.5 tons of car. Porsche 911 Carrera S It doesn’t need to compete with. It packs 443 horsepower from its flat-six and is the fastest car in the group.
This drag race isn’t about acceleration. The first race isn’t. Participants must get the convertible roof down before setting off at the go-signal. The Miata’s small, quick-folding manual roof absolutely demolishes the rest of the pack. But that’s not really drag racing, is it? After several other performance evaluations, the cars are reunited for a head-to-head race. As you can see, the Mustang and Mazda are beaten by the Germans.
We’ll let the video tell you which convertible wins.