U-DRAG RACE: BMW M8 Competition vs. Chevy Corvette E-Ray | Quarter Mile, Handling & More

Welcome back to Edmunds U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races that incorporate a standing quarter mile, handling, and a rolling start all in one race! In this episode, the shockingly quick BMW M8 Competition takes on the electrifying Chevy Corvette E-Ray in a battle of luxury GT vs. full-blown sports car.

00:00 Intro
00:21 The Numbers
01:10 Race 1 Prep
02:47 Race 1
06:19 Race 2 Prep
07:30 Race 2
10:59 Best Numbers Recap
11:38 U-Drags Leaderboard
11:51 Edmunds' Take

[edmundscars]

Do you like the M8's classic gas-only approach or is it time to embrace the E-Ray's 21st-century powertrain? Let us know in the comments below!

[ebnhahn]

E-Ray have more HP, More Torque and Less wieght In addition to being more Aerodynamic!!!. The M8 was dead on arrival....

[peterwho]

U-DRAG needs to happen 2-3 times a week! I can't wait 1-2 weeks for every new episode! Thank You...

[tonyflorio]

The E-Ray feels like the spiritual successor to the late 60s hydraulic-cammed big blocks -- the 427/400 and the 454/390: big torque, big low speed acceleration and all the accessories you could want. Fantastic street-oriented sport car.

[arivette]

I'd take both of those in a heartbeat. They're beautiful cars.

[quentinwooten]

E-Ray sounds like the DeLorean from back to the future. Love it

[sarabeth]

My local Chevy dealer is discounting C8's $10-15K off MSRP. Why buy an unreliable Ferrari or Lambo when you can get the same performance for a fifth of the price?

[carlross-works]

Adding a 1/2 mile to the comparison would be a chefs kiss.

[JerryCarterJr-kghq]

The M8 is the ultimate grand tourer. I’ve had my M8 competition convertible for almost 2 years and the car is simply amazing. Such a sleeper

I’ve launched an M8 and it’s really violent off the line..so that e-ray must be out of this world FAST! Damn!

[cheerthug]

Why hasn’t the Z06 and E-ray duked it out?

[brianfromearthhh]

best new series from any YT channel currently

[Deontae-wmjc]

This is my first episode and boy do I love this type of racing. Definitely going to be tuning in for a lot more!!

[P_M]

03:26 “Gotta put it in automatic because it won’t downshift on it’s own”

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[tracewaybos]

The M8 pulling 1.25 G's on those tires is REALLY impressive!

[jA.]

those u-drag races are great ! I would love to see lambos and ferraris on it

[LIG]

Love Edmunds! My go to site for finding my favorite cars!

[keemerbecks]

C8 Z06 Corvette vs ERay Corvette
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ZL1 Camaro vs 2020 500gt mustang

[lpbgmbl]

I 100 percent agree, since this is a relatively new format, there are thousands of past models that would make for great content

[heatherinoutbeauty]

Awesome driving guys! That E-Ray is a beast!! Absolutely “LOVE” it’s deep growl!! Corvettes have been my “dream car” since i was young. No questions asked!! 🏁