Hybrid Supercar Showdown – Porsche 918 Spyder vs. Ferrari SF90

March 6th, 2024

The good news? There’s going to be a drag race between two of the most powerful hybrid production vehicles on the planet. The bad news? The Porsche 918 Spyder comes in at a price tag of approximately $1.5-million. The Ferrari SF90 is no bargain either with a sticker price of $480,000. Talk about blowing up the budget. Let’s have a closer look at these two expensive cars that will be competing in a standing drag race. Matt is in the all-wheel drive Porsche 918 Spyder. Powered by a naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V8 – combined with a pair of electric motors Read More

All-Electric Half-Mile Drag Race – Lucid Air Sapphire vs. Tesla Model S Plaid

February 22nd, 2024

Less than a decade ago there were few auto enthusiasts that wanted anything to do with an electric vehicle. They were ugly, slow and rare. Today, they are among the fastest and most sought-after vehicles on the street. This half-mile drag race features two of the most capable production cars on the planet – from a performance standpoint. They just happen to be totally electric. The Lucid Air Sapphire, manufactured in the United States, is an all-wheel drive luxury sedan that just happens to run an 8.95-second quarter-mile @ 158 mph. That’s better than any Corvette, Mustang or Hellcat model. Read More

Tesla Plaid vs. COPO Camaro – Drag Racing

January 30th, 2024

We are keeping it on the track tonight with some high level eighth-mile drag racing. Our focal point will be a Tesla Model S Plaid and its ongoing battle with his nemesis – a custom built COPO Chevrolet Camaro. If you are familiar with the Chevrolet Camaro, then you know that the Central Office Production Order (COPO) version is special. In the 1960s, dealerships purchased the COPO as an incomplete build (no engine, transmission or rear end) and installed high-performance components as desired. Early model COPO Camaros are rare and highly sought after to this day. The modern COPO Camaro Read More

McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche – Four-Way Supercar Drag Race

January 24th, 2024

We are in for a special treat from across the pond. This Carwow clip delivers with a four-way supercar showdown. The combined value of these cars is more than $1-million. The thrills of pitting these monsters against one another on the drag strip are priceless. A standing quarter-mile drag race is on the horizon. We’ll begin with the McLaren 750S. Equipped with a twin turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, this rear-wheel drive British masterpiece can churn out 750hp at a curb weight of 3,062-pounds. This car is crazy quick and nimble. Next up is the Ferrari 296 GTB with its twin turbocharged Read More

Modified C8 Corvette vs. Tesla Model S Plaid – 1000ft. Drag Race

January 8th, 2024

Who would win in a 1,000-foot drag race between a C8 Chevrolet Corvette and a Tesla Model S Plaid? How about of the Corvette was modified to enhance performance? Tonight, we will see as these two cars slug it out on the blacktop. Buckle-up because this one is about to get rowdy. Let’s have a look at the machines: The all-wheel drive Tesla is making it happen in the right lane. Powered by a trio of electric motors, the stock Tesla Model S can produce the equivalent of 1,020hp. As one of the most capable production vehicles on the planet, Read More

Tesla Cybertruck vs. Lamborghini Urus – Drag Race

December 13th, 2023

This is another entry in the Tesla Cybertruck series. With the Cybertruck hitting the streets, it’s time to see how it compares with other high-performance trucks and SUVs. This time we are pitting the all-electric Tesla against the gasoline powered Lamborghini Urus. This should be one heckuva race. The all-wheel drive Tesla Cybertruck only looks like it’s from Mars. It really comes from Texas. This futuristic workhorse is powered by a trio of electric motors that can generate the equivalent of 845hp. Despite weighing 6,800-pounds, the Cybertruck (Cyberbeast version) can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.6-seconds and turn Read More

Tesla Cybertruck vs. Hummer EV – High Voltage Drag Race

December 5th, 2023

This video is a tip of the hat to modern electric vehicles. The latest chapter in the uncertain story of battery powered electric vehicles could be titled ‘Pickup Trucks’. EV cars have basically gone as far as the current technology will allow. From a performance standpoint, these quiet cruisers have surpassed expectations by leaps and bounds. Now, it’s time to test the high-performance EV pickup market. That’s what we’ll be looking at today. The all-wheel drive prototype Tesla Cybertruck utilizes a battery powered tri-motor setup to realize 845hp and 686 lb.-ft. of torque. At a curb weight of 6,800-pounds, the Read More

Car and Driver 0-150-0 Speed Test 2023

November 29th, 2023

In what has become the gold standard for performance in production vehicles, Car and Driver Magazine gathered some of the most capable cars – and SUVs – for a test of acceleration and braking prowess. Have a look at the vehicles in this contest and let us know what other vehicles should have been included. Beginning at the 8:44 mark, we find the Toyota GR Supra 3.0. Equipped with a twin turbocharged inline 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, the GR Supra can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6-seconds and meander through the quarter-mile in 12.4-seconds @ 114 mph. In this Read More

GMC Hummer EV vs. Ford F-150 Raptor R – Drag Race

November 14th, 2023

In this day of ever-increasing electric vehicle production, these quiet killers are becoming faster and faster. Tonight, we get a look at one of the most powerful (and heaviest) of the SUV lineup. The 2022 GMC Hummer EV will be taking on the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R in a series of drag races. Here’s a rundown of the hardware involved. Representing the conventional side is the Raptor pickup. This beast of a four-wheel drive pickup is powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The mighty Raptor R tips the scale at 5,960-pounds and Read More

Toyota vs. Ferrari Drag Race – Fast and Furious Supra Battles SF90 Stradale

October 25th, 2023

Drag racing is on the agenda in this short clip that features fast cars from the past and present. In the right lane is a car that every movie fan will recognize. A replica of the famous Supra from the Fast and Furious film collection, this Toyota is a rolling icon. On the other hand, we have the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. As a hybrid supercar, this Italian dream moves with a degree of suddenness that is mind-numbing. Of course, the 1994 Toyota MKIV Supra has been modified. At a curb weight of 3,650-pounds, this rear-wheel drive Supra is powered by Read More

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