Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Drag Races Porsche 911 Dakar, the Winner Is VW

And why shouldn't it be? It agreed that Audi should take over Lamborghini, which was a great decision. Now, the Italian marque enjoys excellent levels of success. The Revuelto, Aventador's replacement, has been so popular with customers that production is fully covered for the next two years.

On the other hand, Porsche is on a roll of its own. The 911 is such a popular sports car that the automaker released versions of it that turned the moniker into a supercar indicative. The only loser of the VW Group seems to be Audi. The four rings brand lost the first battle with Porsche in 2010 when VW confirmed that the Stuttgart-based automaker would lead the Group's sports cars and luxury sedans efforts. Now, it looks like it's slowly losing most of its appeal.

But let's focus on the winners and their solutions for well-off buyers who want fast vehicles that can show their capabilities even when the road ends.

The all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 Dakar is a lifted 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe powered by a three-liter flat-six twin-turbocharged engine with 473 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. It rolls on steel springs with elongated struts, but it also has a hydraulic lift system that's typically found on low-slung cars that may need improved ground clearance to go over various road obstacles.

But in 911 Dakar's case, the same system is also found on the rear axle. Thus, the limited-edition vehicle can achieve a maximum ride height of 191 mm or 7.51 in. It's not wobbly at all when the driver wants to push it to its limits because it has the 911 GT3 engine mounts and an improved Porsche Stability Management. However, they should be careful because only 2,500 models will ever leave the factory.

Waiting to shred its tires on any road surface is the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. This two-door all-wheel-drive supercar is powered by a slightly downtuned 5.2-liter naturally aspirated engine with an output of 602 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque. That already puts the Porsche at a disadvantage because it has four fewer cylinders and 127 hp less. But maybe the turbochargers and the extra seven lb-ft of torque will compensate for the differences.

This is the last-ever Lamborghini exclusively powered by a gas engine. All the upcoming models wearing the Raging Bull logo will be electrified. It's made for just 1,499 lucky customers, who will enjoy the 1.7-inch increase in ground clearance (6.7-inch maximum), Rally Mode, and run-flat tires.

Thus, not only is the Huracan Sterrato more powerful, but also more exclusive. It's also lighter! The Lamborghini has a curb weight of 3,527 lb, while the Porsche tips the scales at 3,583 lb. Should we also add that it sounds better before we get to the drag race? We'll just leave it at that.

Both vehicles ride on the manufacturer-suggested tires that are not as grippy as those generally seen on a 911 or a Huracan.

Carwow's experiment shows the Lambo winning the first drag race, but a better launch gives Porsche the edge and wins the second head-to-head race. The racing driver deactivated Rally Mode and Stability Control and launched the car by just holding the brake and the gas pedal, which secured a victory for the 911 Dakar.

But Mat Watson isn't letting us with a tie. They run a third drag race. The Porsche launches ahead, but the Lamborghini eventually passes it and wins.

At the end of the day, Volkswagen scored another victory. Two of its most influential brands are in high demand and bring home significant profit margins. But will all this current prowess be enough for the all-electric era? It remains to be seen.