Ferrari SF90 Drag Races 296 GTB and 812 Superfast, Looks Like a Safe Bet

Today we're looking at an all Ferrari drag race. And if you're even slightly familiar with these cars, you'll easily be able to identify the winner. Let's glance over all three specs for a proper pre-race assessment. The 812 Superfast is the only car here with a naturally aspirated engine. The 6.5-liter V12 is massive and produces the best exhaust note. But that's not going to count in a straight-line performance test.

This power unit has a maximum output of 789 horsepower and 530 lb-ft (718 Nm) of torque. The 812 Superfast can be rather tail-happy with the right inputs, as all that power goes to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox. There's a good reason why Ferrari used "Superfast" after the "812" moniker. But we have to remember this vehicle is a Grand Tourer. It serves a different purpose. People who will buy this car have something other than racing in mind.

Meanwhile, its two opponents for the day are perfectly equipped for the task they're about to face. The 296 GTB has an engine that is almost half the size of the F140 GA unit. But the 3.0-liter V6 benefits from twin turbos and an electric motor. The 296 GTB features an RMR layout and has a combined output of 819 horsepower and 546 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque.

And it uses an 8-speed automatic instead of the 7-speed in the 812 Superfast. If you're still determining whether this car can defeat the V12-powered Ferrari, things will change once the SF90 comes into play. The PHEV label doesn't mean it's slow; it is quite the opposite. The 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8 works with three electric motors to deliver 986 horsepower and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque.

With AWD at play, it's safe to assume this will decimate all by the end of the day. Once the day's first challenge gets going, you'll be shocked at how slow the 812 Superfast looks. Driver inputs have a word to say in this, too, but the overall outcome would not have been different with another pilot. The V12 Ferrari crossed the finish line in 11.8 seconds, 1.4 seconds slower than the 296 GTB. But the SF90 completed the task in just under 10 seconds! I won't spoil the rolling races or brake test outcome. But you can imagine Ferrari was extra careful in designing these cars in a way that accurately reflects their price tag.