This Week's Drag Battle: A Tale of Power to Weight Ratios
This week's drag battle is based around power to weight ratios, and we have two formidable opponents vying for victory. The Krum Road spot 140 may only have a 2L 4-cylinder engine with 140 BHP under its bonnet, but it weighs just 550 kg, which equates to a power to weight ratio of 255 BHP per ton. This impressive feat is made all the more remarkable by the fact that this humble car can still deliver some serious performance.
In contrast, the Porsche Cayman S is vastly more powerful. Its 3.4L 6-cylinder engine delivers an astonishing 325 BHP, almost 2 and a half times more power than the Krum. However, the Porsche's weight is a different story altogether - it weighs a whopping 1,320 kg, which gives it a power to ratio of 246 BHP per ton, nine points down on the Krum. The raw numbers suggest that the Porsche will be roundly beaten on this occasion.
But don't let the numbers fool you. When it comes to drag racing, there's more to it than just brute force and horsepower. This week, we found out that power to weight ratio is indeed important, but not everything in Drag Racing. By selecting Sport Plus mode in the Cayman, we were able to get the best traction off the line, which proved to be a game-changer. The Mid Engine came and found so much traction that we had to dial up at least 5,000 RPM before dumping the clutch - anything less just wouldn't break traction.
As we took off down the drag strip, it was clear that the Porsche's extra power and slippery shape were paying dividends. It reached 60 mph in an impressive 4.5 seconds, while the Krum Road spot 140 was struggling to keep up. The Cayman's gear shift was so precise that we could bang through the gears with ease, which added to its overall performance.
But wait, there's more! As we continued down the strip, it became clear that the Porsche's power and traction were giving it a serious lead. It reached 100 mph in an astonishing six seconds, while the Krum Road spot 140 was lagging behind. And when it came time to cross the finish line, the Porsche took the win.
Of course, we can't help but wonder what would happen if we based this drag race on price instead of power to weight ratios. That's why we used a £50,000 garage as our substitute car for the Krum Road spot 140. And let me tell you, it made all the difference. The Porsche's performance was still impressive, but the garage car gave it a serious run for its money.
So there you have it - this week's drag battle may not have been the closest or most competitive, but it was certainly one of the most entertaining. Power to weight ratios are indeed important in Drag Racing, but they're just one part of the equation. It takes a combination of performance, traction, and skill to come out on top.
In conclusion, this week's drag battle has shown us that even the humblest of cars can deliver some serious performance when it comes to power to weight ratios. But it's also reminded us that Drag Racing is about so much more than just raw horsepower - it's about finesse, precision, and a whole lot of skill.
Come back each Wednesday for more battle videos, where we'll be pushing the limits of performance and testing out the boundaries of what's possible on the drag strip. And don't forget to subscribe to Evo TV for all your Drag Racing needs!
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en3 2 1 go this week's drag battle is based around power to weight ratios the Krum Road spot 140 may only have a 2 L 4-cylinder Engine with 140 BHP under its Bonnet but it weighs just 550 kg which equates to a power to weight ratio of 255 BHP per ton the Porsche Cayman S is vastly more powerful its 3.4 l 6-cylinder engine delivers 325 BHP almost 2 and 1 half times more power than the Krum but it weighs 1,320 kg its power to ratio is 246 BHP per ton nine points down on the katrum the raw numbers then suggest that the Porsche will be roundly beaten on this occasion 3 2 1 go forget the raw numbers the Cayman walks it the initial launch is pretty even but by 60 MPH the Cayman is half a second ahead at the 1 km marker the Porsche is more than 3 seconds ahead power to weight ratio isn't everything in Drag Racing then we select Sport Plus in the Cayman but switch the dampers back to the softer setting for best traction The Mid Engine came and finds so much traction off the line that you have to dial up at least 5,000 RPM before dumping the clutch anything less won't break traction and the engine simply bogs down from there the gear shift is so precise that you really can bang through the gears the Porsche reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds at 100 10.5 it dips just below 13 seconds at the quarter mile point and reaches the kilometer marker after 23 1/2 seconds launching the katrum is unfailingly amusing simply because it needs every last RPM thrown at it and the rear wheels fully lit up in order to record a representative time you need to first gear for a while as it lights up its tires before grabbing second gear the beats the Cayman to 30 mph but from there the Porsches extra power and slippery shape begin to pay dividends in fact the Cayman hits 100 mph some 6 seconds quicker than the K the road spot 140 reaches the quarter mile in 14.1 seconds and the kilometer in 26.8 seconds this drag race was based on power to weight ratio and in the event the Cayman walked it if we based it on price though and instead used the £50,000 620 arcade room the Porsche wouldn't have seen which way it had gone come back each Wednesday for more battle videos and remember to subscribe to Evo TV I3 2 1 go this week's drag battle is based around power to weight ratios the Krum Road spot 140 may only have a 2 L 4-cylinder Engine with 140 BHP under its Bonnet but it weighs just 550 kg which equates to a power to weight ratio of 255 BHP per ton the Porsche Cayman S is vastly more powerful its 3.4 l 6-cylinder engine delivers 325 BHP almost 2 and 1 half times more power than the Krum but it weighs 1,320 kg its power to ratio is 246 BHP per ton nine points down on the katrum the raw numbers then suggest that the Porsche will be roundly beaten on this occasion 3 2 1 go forget the raw numbers the Cayman walks it the initial launch is pretty even but by 60 MPH the Cayman is half a second ahead at the 1 km marker the Porsche is more than 3 seconds ahead power to weight ratio isn't everything in Drag Racing then we select Sport Plus in the Cayman but switch the dampers back to the softer setting for best traction The Mid Engine came and finds so much traction off the line that you have to dial up at least 5,000 RPM before dumping the clutch anything less won't break traction and the engine simply bogs down from there the gear shift is so precise that you really can bang through the gears the Porsche reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds at 100 10.5 it dips just below 13 seconds at the quarter mile point and reaches the kilometer marker after 23 1/2 seconds launching the katrum is unfailingly amusing simply because it needs every last RPM thrown at it and the rear wheels fully lit up in order to record a representative time you need to first gear for a while as it lights up its tires before grabbing second gear the beats the Cayman to 30 mph but from there the Porsches extra power and slippery shape begin to pay dividends in fact the Cayman hits 100 mph some 6 seconds quicker than the K the road spot 140 reaches the quarter mile in 14.1 seconds and the kilometer in 26.8 seconds this drag race was based on power to weight ratio and in the event the Cayman walked it if we based it on price though and instead used the £50,000 620 arcade room the Porsche wouldn't have seen which way it had gone come back each Wednesday for more battle videos and remember to subscribe to Evo TV I3 2 1 go this week's drag battle is based around power to weight ratios the Krum Road spot 140 may only have a 2 L 4-cylinder Engine with 140 BHP under its Bonnet but it weighs just 550 kg which equates to a power to weight ratio of 255 BHP per ton the Porsche Cayman S is vastly more powerful its 3.4 l 6-cylinder engine delivers 325 BHP almost 2 and 1 half times more power than the Krum but it weighs 1,320 kg its power to ratio is 246 BHP per ton nine points down on the katrum the raw numbers then suggest that the Porsche will be roundly beaten on this occasion 3 2 1 go forget the raw numbers the Cayman walks it the initial launch is pretty even but by 60 MPH the Cayman is half a second ahead at the 1 km marker the Porsche is more than 3 seconds ahead power to weight ratio isn't everything in Drag Racing then we select Sport Plus in the Cayman but switch the dampers back to the softer setting for best traction The Mid Engine came and finds so much traction off the line that you have to dial up at least 5,000 RPM before dumping the clutch anything less won't break traction and the engine simply bogs down from there the gear shift is so precise that you really can bang through the gears the Porsche reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds at 100 10.5 it dips just below 13 seconds at the quarter mile point and reaches the kilometer marker after 23 1/2 seconds launching the katrum is unfailingly amusing simply because it needs every last RPM thrown at it and the rear wheels fully lit up in order to record a representative time you need to first gear for a while as it lights up its tires before grabbing second gear the beats the Cayman to 30 mph but from there the Porsches extra power and slippery shape begin to pay dividends in fact the Cayman hits 100 mph some 6 seconds quicker than the K the road spot 140 reaches the quarter mile in 14.1 seconds and the kilometer in 26.8 seconds this drag race was based on power to weight ratio and in the event the Cayman walked it if we based it on price though and instead used the £50,000 620 arcade room the Porsche wouldn't have seen which way it had gone come back each Wednesday for more battle videos and remember to subscribe to Evo TV I\n"
