Tag: drag race
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2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S proves its mettle yet again
The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S is just mighty quick. In a recent drag race, it beat a McLaren 600LT Spider. We’ve seen numerous drag races where the 911 Turbo S has come out on top. When the guys at Carfection pitted it against a 600LT Spider, the outcome was no different. The lighter McLaren…
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Drag Race: Porsche 911 Turbo S takes on a McLaren 720S
The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S is designed to be a fast, comfortable GT. But, since it is pretty quick on paper, it would be interesting to see how it fares against a McLaren 720S in a drag race. The 992 generation of the Turbo S is the most powerful 911 Turbo model ever. It…
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How slow is a McLaren SLR compared to modern GTs?
This week Mat Watson investigates just how slow the 17 year old McLaren SLR is compared to some modern GTs – Ferrari GTC4Lusso and Aston Martin DBS Superleggera I must say, the McLaren SLR has aged well. The car looks absolutely stunning even today. The SLR is powered by one of the greatest sounding V8…
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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ drag races an Aventador SV
How much difference does 19 hp and active aerodynamics makes when you pit a an Aventador SVJ against a regular SV? In the first race, both cars get off the line pretty quickly and are running neck and neck, until the SV creeps forward beating the SVJ to the line. In the second race, the…
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Stock Chevrolet Corvette C8 does a sub-11 sec Quarter Mile run
A new video shows that the Chevrolet Corvette C8 will do a sub-11 second quarter mile. That’s quite impressive. On its second run, the Corvette C8 crosses the quarter mile in 10.92 seconds. Later, the C8 runs a 10.95 second at 124 mph. The driver reports that the supercar was capable of a 10.8 second…
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Drag Race: Which is the fastest 700+ HP Supercar?
When McLaren built the 720S, Ferrari responded with the 488 Pista. Both cars have over 700 hp and exactly the same amount of torque. So, pitting these two against each other always makes for great Youtube content. However, this time, Matt Watson has also brought along a Lamborghini Aventador SV. Now, this should make for…
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Drag Race: BMW M5 Competition vs Mercedes-AMG E63 S
When it comes super sedans, Munich and Stuttgart are locked in a never-ending tussle for supremacy. The battle of the German titans is just what you want to see on a lazy Saturday afternoon on Youtube. Let’s meet the protagonists. The BMW M5 Compeition is the most powerful 5 Series you can buy. It packs…
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510 HP Hennessey Corvette C8 takes on stock Lamborghini Huracan
On paper, a 2020 Corvette C8 with 510 hp should be no match for a 602 hp Lamborghini Huracan. As you can see, the Corvette loses out to the Huracan on every occasion. However, what’s interesting is how the ‘Vette sprints away initially after a standing start and in a roll race. That could be…
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Drag Race: Tuned Toyota GR Supra takes on a stock BMW M4
A Toyota GR Supra should be no match for the BMW M4. But, a tuned one like this might give the fast bimmer a tough fight. This Supra has been modified by the guys at Evolve. The car has been given a new ECU tune, a carbon fiber Eventuri air intake, downpipes as well as…
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World’s Greatest Drag Race 9: Mind you, there’s a McLaren Senna
Each year, around this time, Motor Trend gathers some of the best driver’s cars for a drag race. It’s aptly called the ‘World’s Greatest Drag Race’. Time time, the roster of cars includes sports cars like the Toyota Supra and BMW M2 to muscle cars like the Ford Shelby GT500 and the Challenger Hellcat Widebody.…
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EKanoo Racing builds the Fastest McLaren 720S in the World
The McLaren 720S is slowly emerging as the new favorite for tuning enthusiasts from all over the world. Brooks from Dragtimes has already demonstrated how a few mods can make the 720S even quicker. Now, EKanoo Racing has gone a step further and created what is claimed to be the world’s fastest 720S. EKanoo Racing…
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Tesla Model X Raven takes on a tuned Lamborghini Urus
The last time a Tesla Model X went up against three of the most powerful SUVs, it destroyed them. Dragtimes have posted a video of a Model X Raven taking on a tuned Lamborghini Urus on a prepped drag strip. On paper, the Urus has the advantage and despite the weight loss regime, the difference…