The idea of drag racing a Lamborghini Aventador S against a Volkswagen Golf R doesn't sound right, simply because... it isn't. However, logic doesn't always qualify as the most important principle of a racing session, which is why such a battle recently took place.
The V12 supercar packs well over twice the power of the hot hatch, but this doesn't seems to have kept the owners from lining up next to each other.
Who knows? Perhaps the gear heads behind the wheel were simply there to go through the starting procedure (check out the piece of footage at the bottom of the page, which documents the race and you'll understand).
On a more serious note, the motivation of the Golf R wielder might not be that difficult to understand, even if this doesn't seem to be the kind of extreme tuner car that likes to show supercars the meaning of a sleeper. As for the Lambo driver, I'm not really sure what drove the velocity lover to the starting line. Fortunately, the naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter heart of the Raging Bull easily fills up the arena, delivering a memorable aural experience.
If you feel like you're in a rush and you wish to skip straight to the David vs. Goliath battle mentioned above, you should know this awaits you at the 0:11 point of the clip below.
Nevertheless, the rest of the video also deserves attention. That's because it's packed with sprinting brawls. As is the case with the said drag race, some of the other battles might not give equal chances to both participants, but this doesn't take away the fun factory of the encounters.
For one thing, drag races such as the ones we have here should serve as an example for aficionados across the world. So when that right foot starts itching, make sure to head for the track and stay off the streets.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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