Kong Ported Cadillac CTS-V vs. Big Turbo Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

October 12th, 2023

What we have here is a grudge race on the streets (of Mexico). Tonight, a pair of luxury cars – from different sides of the planet – will lock horns in a contest of pure speed and acceleration. It’s roll racing in the cool night air. The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V coupe is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. In factory trim, this car is rated at 556hp and 551 lb.-ft. of torque. Now it has been modified to improve performance. Mods include a built engine and transmission, Kong Performance supercharger porting, oversize Read More

2017 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2016 Chevy Camaro SS – Drag Race

October 10th, 2023

In staging an unlikely affair between a luxury car and a muscle car, the Hoonigan Group have silenced the haters once again. Here is a 1,000-foot drag racing throwdown between an 820hp Cadillac CTS-V sedan and a 1,040hp Chevrolet Camaro SS. Obviously, both cars have been modified to enhance performance. The Caddy is dyno certified. The Camaro has a lip service guarantee. Let’s take a closer look. The 4,146-pound rear-wheel drive 2017 Cadillac CTS-V is powered by a supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V8 engine. The rear-wheel drive 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS (3,840-pounds) is equipped with a ProCharged LT1 6.2-liter V8. Outfitted Read More

BMW M3 Comp vs. Challenger T/A and Camaro LT1 – Drag and Roll Racing

May 31st, 2023

Today, we are taking this thing international with a series of races between a couple of motor-only domestic sleds and a twin turbo BMW. Only the BMW has been modified (slightly) to improve factory performance. Take a gander at these machines. First up is the 2018 BMW M3 Competition. With a twin turbo 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, the M3 can make 444hp and 406 lb.-ft. of torque from the factory. The rear-wheel drive Beemer weighs-in at 3,575-pounds and uses a 7-speed DCT transmission. It has been tuned to improve throttle response by Awaken Performance. The 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A is Read More

Supercharged 2017 Chevy Camaro vs. Turbo 2014 Nissan GT-R – Street Rolls

March 3rd, 2022

It’s import versus domestic on these streets tonight. Representing the Red, White and Blue is a supercharged Camaro ZL1. In the other lane is the beast of Japan (Godzilla), with upgraded turbos. Let’s have a closer look. The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 comes with a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine that can churn out 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque in stock condition. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4-seconds and turn the quarter-mile in 11.5-seconds @ 125 mph. Top speed is an electronically controlled 195 mph. The Camaro is rear-wheel drive and weighs in at approximately Read More

Audi S3 Vortex Turbo vs Dodge Challenger Hellcat – Street Hits

October 22nd, 2021

In an epic battle between imported and domestic vehicles, this radically modified Audi sedan and this stock Hellcat take to the streets (of Mexico). It’s an all-out roll racing showdown between turbocharged and supercharged machines at cruising speed. In stock trim, the 2017 Audi S3 is a luxury sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine. It is capable of producing approximately 300hp and turning a quarter-mile in 13.3-seconds @ 104 mph. The Audi S3 featured in this video has been upgraded with a Vortex XL turbocharger kit. The intake manifold has been upgraded along with the exhaust system and Read More

2017 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme – Track Attack

May 22nd, 2021

Everyone knows that the Dodge Viper ACR is one of the most capable track cars ever produced. A lesser-known fact is that the 2017 Dodge Viper ACR has more than doubled in value since its inception. That makes it not only fun to drive but also a rock-solid investment (assuming you can keep the shiny side up). Let’s delve a bit deeper into this legendary road course monster as the guys from Throttle House take to the track for some fun. This Viper ACR is equipped with the Extreme Aerodynamic/Downforce Package. This feature makes the Viper incredibly aerodynamic and adds Read More

Audi R8 V10 Plus – 202 MPH Top Speed Run

June 6th, 2020

Greetings drag racing aficionados and speed freaks from every avenue of the racing world. This well produced video documents the top speed test of a stock 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus on a 2.3-mile closed course. Sharing a platform with the Lamborghini Huracan, the Audi R8 V10 Plus is a mid-engine powered all-wheel drive street rocket – built with a luxurious cockpit. Have a look… Under the glass bonnet is a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine. It is capable of producing 610hp at 8,250 RPM and 413 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,500 RPM. The crisp, DOHC, all-aluminum V10 with direct Read More

10-Second Acura NSX – Track Dig and Roll

August 15th, 2019

So, many among us are guilty of overlooking (underestimating) the Acura NSX. I know that I am one such individual. In an effort to say oops to the vaunted Japanese car giant (Honda), this post will focus on a 2017 Acura NSX which has undergone only tuning mods. Can the little mid-engine (hybrid) roadster stand up to the track test? Today, it’s drag racing and roll racing. Let’s have a look. In the first pass of the video, this Mustang sounds exactly like a power saw. I don’t know what one must do to make his car sound like a Read More

Sedan Showdown – Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S vs. Cadillac CTS-V

January 20th, 2018

While no battle of high-performance sedans can be exhaustive if it excludes the innovative (and quick) Tesla P90 SD, this contest pairs two of the most capable “grocery getters” on street or strip. The first is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S. Right outta the gate, you know that any entry bearing the famed AMG badge is outfitted to compete with every vehicle on the panet. This sedan is of the front-engine, all-wheel drive variety. It utilizes a 4.0-liter, DOHC, 32-valve, twin-turbocharged, V8 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission. It is capable of producing 603hp (@ 5,750 rpm) and 627 Read More

Arctic Circle in the New Ford GT

January 7th, 2018

This amazing video affords us the opportunity to join Steve Sutcliffe (once again) as he hits the beautiful roads of Norway in the fabulous new Ford GT. With a twin turbocharged (3.5-liter) V6 engine and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the Ford GT emits an exhaust note that is one-of-a-kind. The adjustable suspension, extreme aerodynamic elements, and carbon-fiber cockpit put the new Ford GT on a plane with the best supercars in the world. An estimated 647hp make it a force to be reckoned with on street or track. Speaking of the track; this exceptionally well produced clip allows us to get Read More

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