Updated: April 12, 2026

Drag Drive Simulator Update April 2026 — Pettarani Track & Gear Ratio Tuning

By Earnaldo Team • April 12, 2026 • 9 min read

Drag Drive Simulator just dropped its biggest patch since launch with Beta V1.1.3, branded as the LIMITED x BIG UPDATE by the ADV Gamers development team. The update rolled out in late March and carries through early April 2026, bringing a brand-new race destination, a deep tuning mechanic that fundamentally changes vehicle performance, 6 limited-time special vehicles, a wave of new everyday cars and motorcycles, and Eid Mubarak seasonal decorations spread across the map. This guide covers every change in full detail so you know exactly what to prioritize when you jump in.

Pettarani Track — New Map Area in Makassar City

The headline addition of V1.1.3 is Pettarani Track, a full map expansion set in Makassar City in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Before this update, Drag Drive Simulator's primary competitive venue was the Sentul Track. Pettarani gives players a second dedicated race hub with its own distinct character and layout, inspired by the real-world Jalan A.P. Pettarani corridor that is famous in Indonesian car culture as an unofficial street racing scene.

Pettarani is not simply a duplicate of the existing track system. The developers built it with two separate race formats under one roof, which no previous area in the game offered. Both modes are live as of the V1.1.3 launch and are accessible through the standard race queue system.

Road Race at Pettarani

The Road Race format at Pettarani is a circuit-style event that uses the track's full layout, including corners, straights, and varying surface conditions. Road Racing rewards a balanced vehicle setup — your Gear Ratio Tuning should lean toward mid-range ratios that keep acceleration respectable through corners while still delivering competitive straight-line speed on the back sections.

Drag Race at Pettarani

The Drag Race strip at Pettarani is a pure straight-line acceleration contest. This is where the new Gear Ratio Tuning mechanic has its most visible impact. Drag Race outcomes are decided almost entirely by your launch and your gear tune, making it the primary testing ground for the V1.1.3 tuning system. Two players in identical vehicles but with different ratio setups will produce noticeably different times off the line and through the measured distance.

Having both Road Race and Drag Race accessible at Pettarani makes it the most versatile venue in the game. Players who were previously forced to split their time between different maps for different race types can now stay in one location and queue for whichever format suits their current vehicle build.

Gear Ratio Tuning — The Biggest Gameplay Shift

Gear Ratio Tuning is the most significant gameplay mechanic introduced in the entire V1.1.3 patch. Before this update, a vehicle's performance profile was essentially fixed by its base stats and the standard upgrade path. If two players both maxed the same car, their lap times and quarter-mile runs would be nearly identical. That is no longer the case.

Gear Ratio Tuning lets you manually set the ratio for each individual gear on your vehicle. The principle mirrors how real-world motorsport engineers approach drivetrain setup: the ratio determines how aggressively the engine's power band translates into wheel speed at each gear change.

Short Ratios vs. Long Ratios

Short (lower) gear ratios produce faster acceleration off the line. The engine revs up quickly and the car launches hard, but you hit the top of each gear sooner, which caps your maximum speed. Short ratios are the dominant choice for pure drag racing where a blistering 0–60 figure wins the contest before top speed even comes into play.

Long (higher) gear ratios sacrifice launch aggression for higher terminal velocity. The car builds speed more gradually but keeps pulling past the speed ceiling that short ratios impose. Long ratios suit Road Racing and high-speed circuits where you need sustained velocity through extended straights.

The skill ceiling this creates is genuinely new territory for Drag Drive Simulator. Previously, the meta was straightforward: own the best vehicle, install the best parts, win races. Now, a player running a mid-tier car with a perfectly dialed Gear Ratio Tune can beat a poorly tuned top-tier vehicle. That is a healthy competitive shift that rewards knowledge and experimentation rather than pure spending power.

Gear Ratio Tuning is accessible from the modification menu and applies to any vehicle that supports the system. The developers noted in the update changelog that Gear Ratio support will be released gradually to older vehicles that were not included in the initial V1.1.3 rollout, so expect your garage to gain access to the system progressively if some of your older cars do not show the option immediately.

6 New Limited Special Vehicles

Six new Limited Special Vehicles arrived with the V1.1.3 update. As with previous limited drops in Drag Drive Simulator, these vehicles are available for purchase only during the event window. Once the limited period closes, they are removed from the shop and become unobtainable through normal gameplay, making them both performance tools and collectibles for dedicated players.

Limited Special Vehicles in Drag Drive Simulator typically carry superior base performance stats compared to standard dealership options at a similar price tier. They are designed to be competitive straight out of the box while also rewarding further tuning investment once the Gear Ratio system and other modifications are applied on top.

The exact naming of each of the six limited vehicles was not disclosed in the official patch notes, which is consistent with how the ADV Gamers team has handled previous limited drops — the vehicles are revealed progressively in-game rather than fully announced in a pre-launch list. Check the in-game Limited Vehicle section of the shop to see the current available lineup and their individual pricing.

New Cars & Motorcycles

Beyond the six limited specials, V1.1.3 added a substantial wave of new standard cars and motorcycles to the permanent dealership. These additions expand the roster meaningfully, giving players at every budget level more options to work with before the Gear Ratio Tuning system and upgrade path are factored in.

New motorcycles are a recurring highlight in major Drag Drive Simulator updates. The Indonesian racing scene that inspired the game has a deeply rooted motorcycle culture — from commuter bikes modified for street drag racing to purpose-built competition machines — and the developers continue to reflect that authentically in the vehicle roster. The V1.1.3 motorcycle additions carry through that tradition.

New helmets also arrived in this patch, expanding the cosmetic customization options for motorcycle riders and adding further personalization to the game's already broad accessory catalog. Several new accessories beyond helmets were also added alongside the Gear Ratio Tuning modifications, giving players more ways to tailor both the look and feel of their builds.

Revving Animations & Speedometer Revamp

V1.1.3 brought two notable visual upgrades that improve the experience of actually driving in the game: revving animations and a speedometer revamp.

Revving Animations

The new revving animations add visible engine rev behavior to vehicles when you hold the throttle before a race launch. In real drag racing, rev-matching and staged launches are fundamental techniques, and the animation update gives Drag Drive Simulator players visual feedback that reflects this. You can now see and hear your vehicle building revs before the lights drop, which also makes the staged launch timing more intuitive and rewarding to execute correctly.

Revving animations were introduced specifically to support the new Drag Race system at Pettarani, where launch technique plays a larger role in determining outcomes than in circuit-style Road Racing. The animation ties directly into the feel of the new Gear Ratio Tuning system — with shorter ratios, the engine revs climb and fall more sharply between gear changes, while longer ratios produce a smoother, more gradual pull through the power band.

Speedometer Revamp

The speedometer revamp overhauled the in-game HUD speed display with a cleaner, more readable interface. The previous speedometer worked but was considered dated by the community, especially as the game's vehicle roster and player count grew. The revamp provides clearer real-time speed feedback during races, which is particularly valuable when fine-tuning gear ratios at Pettarani and trying to identify exactly where each gear is capping out.

As with the revving animations, the developers confirmed that both features will roll out gradually to older vehicles that were not part of the initial V1.1.3 release. If your current main vehicle does not yet show the new speedometer or revving behavior, it will receive the update in a follow-up patch rather than requiring you to switch vehicles.

Eid Mubarak Decorations

Timed to coincide with the Eid al-Fitr celebrations of 2026, V1.1.3 added Eid Mubarak decorations throughout the game map. This seasonal touch is a direct nod to the game's Indonesian roots and its large player base in Southeast Asia, where Eid al-Fitr is one of the most significant holidays of the year.

The decorations include traditional Eid-themed visual elements placed around race areas and the open world, transforming the game's environment during the celebration window. One of the five new redeem codes — HAPPYEIDMUBARAK2026 — was released specifically in connection with this seasonal content, alongside MOHONMAAFLAHIRBATIN, a traditional Eid greeting phrase in Indonesian meaning "I sincerely apologize for all my wrongdoings."

The Eid Mubarak decorations are seasonal and will be removed from the game once the event window closes, similar to how limited vehicles and accessories are handled. If you want to experience the decorated version of the map, log in during the active event period before the decorations are taken down.

New V1.1.3 Redeem Codes

Five new redeem codes launched alongside the V1.1.3 update. Each code rewards free RP, the in-game currency used to purchase vehicles, upgrades, and accessories. Redeeming all five gives you a meaningful head start on the new limited vehicles and any accessories you want to pick up during the event window.

To redeem a code, open the game and look for the Codes button in the main menu or lobby area. Enter the code exactly as it appears above, including all capital letters, and confirm to receive your RP reward. Codes are case-sensitive and can only be redeemed once per account.

For the complete list of active and expired codes, including older codes that may still be working, visit the Drag Drive Simulator codes page — it is updated whenever new codes are confirmed active or expired.

Full V1.1.3 Update Changelog Summary

Here is every confirmed addition and change from the official ADV Gamers team changelog for Beta V1.1.3, compiled from the developer's announcement.

How to Get the Most Out of V1.1.3

With this much new content arriving at once, it helps to have a clear order of priority when you first launch the game after the update. Here is a practical step-by-step approach.

1. Redeem all five new codes immediately — open the Codes menu and enter each one in the table above to collect your free RP before any of them expire
2. Visit the Limited Vehicle shop and review the 6 new specials before the event window closes; limited vehicles leave the store permanently once the period ends
3. Head to Pettarani Track and explore the new map area in free roam to get familiar with the layout before you queue for ranked races
4. Open the Modification menu and locate the new Gear Ratio Tuning section for your main vehicle; start with a short ratio setup and test it on Pettarani's drag strip
5. Compare your times with a longer ratio setting to understand how the trade-off feels on your specific vehicle before committing to a final tune
6. Check out the new standard cars and motorcycles in the dealership to see if any fit your current budget and playstyle better than your existing garage

What V1.1.3 Means for the Competitive Meta

The Gear Ratio Tuning mechanic is the single biggest meta shift in Drag Drive Simulator history. For the first time, two players with identical vehicles can produce meaningfully different results based purely on how they set up their drivetrain. This changes the conversation in the competitive community from "what car do you have?" to "what tune are you running?"

In the short term, the community is still figuring out the optimal ratios for each vehicle class. The first few weeks after a mechanic this deep drops are typically a period of open experimentation and shared findings across community channels. Players who invest time in testing now will have a sustained advantage as the meta settles.

The Pettarani Track addition also expands the competitive surface area of the game. With two dedicated venues each offering Road Race and Drag Race formats, the game now has four distinct competitive contexts instead of the previous two. That is a meaningful quality-of-life improvement for players who previously had limited options for variety in their racing sessions.

Long-term, the graduated rollout of revving animations and speedometer updates to older vehicles signals that the developers intend V1.1.3 to be a platform update that the whole garage eventually benefits from, rather than a feature exclusive to new vehicle purchases. That is a player-friendly approach that should keep the existing playerbase engaged rather than pushing everyone toward mandatory vehicle replacements.

Getting Started & Useful Resources

If you are new to Drag Drive Simulator or want a refresher on the core systems before diving into V1.1.3 content, the Drag Drive Simulator hub page covers everything from first vehicle recommendations to upgrade path breakdowns. For the full list of active codes updated daily, visit the Drag Drive Simulator codes page.

Players looking to pick up one of the 6 new limited special vehicles without spending real money should check out the Drag Drive Simulator free Robux guide for legitimate earning methods that can fund your in-game purchases. Limited vehicles are the kind of time-sensitive buy where free Robux earned in advance makes a real difference.

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