Both the Nissan GT-R and the Audi RS6 Performance are machines that, in theory, shouldn't deliver the kind of otherworldly figures they come with. Thankfully, both carmakers have found ways of... interpreting physics and we're here to see what happens when the two velocity heroes are pitted against each other.
We're dealing with the latest incarnations of the vehicles, with a 2017 Nissan GT-R and a 2016 Audi RS6 Avant Performance engaging in a drag race.
This sprinting adventure seen here took place in Austria, seeing the two practical speed demons turning to a pair of runs in other to make sure the conclusion is relevant.
The all-wheel-drive nature of these cars was put to a serious test, as the driving surface that served as a battleground for Godzilla and the uber-wagon was far from ideal.
We feel the need to add the "improvised" tag to this battle and that has to do with the starts delivered by the two turning to all sorts of street-level gimmicks, from the good old human Christmas Tree to using a smartphone.
Speaking of which, the YouTube channel that gave us this piece of footage added a little explanation in the video description: "I filmed a little drag race between the GTR and the RS6. 2 runs from multiple views made it clear which one is faster. This was just for fun because we had this 2 car together so please don't complain about the short distance or the reaction time,"
What do the quarter-mile numbers say?
For the record, the 605 PS RS6 Performance can play the quarter-mile game in as little as 11.4 seconds, while the 570 PS incarnation of the Nissan GT-R can cover the 1,320-feet distance 0.4 seconds quicker.
Having mentioned these numbers, we're inviting you to check out what happens on a surface that's less than prepped.
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