Drag races between supercars are not uncommon these days and this still stands when talking about modded incarnations of these machines. However, the aftermarket-massaged supercar sprinting battle we have here is different, thanks to the tech bits fitted to the participating machines, namely a Porsche 911 Turbo S and a Lamborghini Murcielago.
We'll kick things off with the Raging Bull, since a Murcielago is not the kind of machine one usually encounters during such an adventure.
This Raging Bull was born back in 2004 and has racked up almost 50,000 miles to date. Its 6.2-liter V12 delivers 580 hp in factory trim, but, according to the owner, the unit has been pushed to around 800 hp, not least thanks to a nitrous setup (think: wet 200 shot).
The Sant'Agata Bolognese toy, which tips the scales at around 4,200 lbs, also packs an aftermarket intake, a full exhaust, while being fed race gas. In the gearbox department, we find an e-gear (automated manual, single-clutch).
Oh, and let's not forget about the Toyo R888R tires, which are a perfect choice for drag racing.
As for the 991.1 Porsche 911 Turbo S we have here, this has been gifted with a pair of turbos sourced from the 991.2 GT2 RS. Its 3.8-liter flat-six also packs full bolt-ons, along with a methanol setup and race gas, while the Zuffenhausen toy packs the same kind of rubber as the Italian exotic.
For the record, the Porsche 911 Turbo S weighs in at around 3,600 lbs, while packing north of 900 hp.
Now, those Toyos are brilliant for standing starts. However, since the Porsche and the Lamborghini engaged in street racing, the machines went for the good old rolling takeoff, which creates less problems for traffic and allows the drivers to get out of the area quicker - the beasts duked it out on two separate occasions.
If you happen to be in a hurry, you should know that the sprinting action awaits you at the 5:22 point of the video below.
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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