Toyota Supra Drag Races Golf R, Results Are Surprising

We fully support their decision; while a RWD Toyota coupe with a BMW engine has literally nothing in common with a Volkswagen Golf R, the two attract similar crowds. And even though the Supra will clearly get the most respect, this doesn't automatically mean it's the winner of the drag race.

Well, we know the specs by heart, and one machine is the clear favorite to win. The Golf R makes 300 HP and 400 Nm of torque in its current form, getting to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds (official). The South African version of the Supra, meanwhile, has 340 HP and 500 Nm to its credit, with the manufacturer claiming a sprint time of 4.3 seconds.

The weight is pretty similar, but the powertrains are different. VW's toy sends most of its power to the front wheels and shuffles it around the back too. It uses a 7-speed DSG for decent launches. However, BMW gave Toyota a normal automatic and RWD to work with here.

The real-world advantage of AWD is deleted here, as the drag strip provides a much sticker start for the Supra, which launches like a rocket. Meanwhile, the Golf shows surprising levels of lag but somehow keeps up with the Supra despite the obvious deficit in power, torque and... well, cylinders.

But while the Golf is able to hold on for a few seconds, it falls off and loses by a reasonable margin. And that's the end of that. Or is it? You'll have to watch the drag race video and get the shock of your life.