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DCT-Equipped Renault Megane RS Trophy Drag Races Honda Civic Type R, Should've Stayed Put
DCT-Equipped Renault Megane RS Trophy Drag Races Honda Civic Type R, Should've Stayed Put

24 Feb 2024, 01:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Despite being a manual, the lighter and more powerful Civic Type R makes easy work of the Megane RS Trophy EDC in the quarter mile

 
1,300-HP Onslaught: VW Golf R Drag Races Audi RS 3 Until 'Rear Diff Has Left the Chat'
1,300-HP Onslaught: VW Golf R Drag Races Audi RS 3 Until 'Rear Diff Has Left the Chat'

20 Feb 2024, 13:51 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Sometimes, too much power isn’t the best solution to getting across the finish line ahead of the other guy, but reliable parts that work when needed most

 
R35 Nissan GT-R Drag Races C8 Corvette Stingray Z51, Old Dog's Still Got It
R35 Nissan GT-R Drag Races C8 Corvette Stingray Z51, Old Dog's Still Got It

18 Feb 2024, 14:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected, the rear-drive and free-breathing C8 Stingray Z51 couldn't beat the all-wheel-drive and twin-turbo R35 GT-R in the quarter mile

 
Manual Mustang Dark Horse Drags Auto Porsche Cayman GTS, Frustration Is Deep
Manual Mustang Dark Horse Drags Auto Porsche Cayman GTS, Frustration Is Deep

17 Feb 2024, 21:00 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / A drag race between the last muscle car standing and a cocky 718 Cayman doesn’t reveal the essential, leaving a trail of mixed feelings and confusion

 
BMW M3 Competition Drag Races Audi R8 V10 Plus, They're Worlds Apart
BMW M3 Competition Drag Races Audi R8 V10 Plus, They're Worlds Apart

12 Feb 2024, 20:55 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although it's a bit older than the G80 M3 Competition, the R8 V10 Plus doesn't break a sweat in the quarter mile against BMW's performance sedan

 
AWD Mercedes-AMG A45 S Drags RWD BMW M2, the Ugly Brute Sings the 'I Did It My Way' Anthem
AWD Mercedes-AMG A45 S Drags RWD BMW M2, the Ugly Brute Sings the 'I Did It My Way' Anthem

8 Feb 2024, 16:32 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Down on power and torque but up two tractive wheels, the hatchback from Mercedes-AMG takes on the muscle-bound second-generation BMW M2

 
Ferrari FF Drag Races Kia EV6 GT, Deeply Regrets Decision
Ferrari FF Drag Races Kia EV6 GT, Deeply Regrets Decision

5 Feb 2024, 21:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Fabulous though it may be, the all-wheel-drive FF doesn't stand a chance against the Kia EV6 GT from a dig over 1,000 feet

 
Old Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Drag Races New A 45, Should Have Stayed Put
Old Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Drag Races New A 45, Should Have Stayed Put

1 Feb 2024, 19:04 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Both of them are limited from the factory to 155 mph, but derestricted, the C 63 is faster than the A 45 in a straight line

 
BMW M5 Drag Races Tuned M3 Competition and Tuned M2 Competition, It's Over in 12 Seconds
BMW M5 Drag Races Tuned M3 Competition and Tuned M2 Competition, It's Over in 12 Seconds

31 Jan 2024, 20:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Had the M5's water pump didn't fail, the F10 would have stood a chance against the modified M3 Competition and M2 Competition

 
1,200-HP Widebody Dodge Hellcat Drag Races Audi RS 3, Traction Not Found
1,200-HP Widebody Dodge Hellcat Drag Races Audi RS 3, Traction Not Found

29 Jan 2024, 19:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Dodge Challenger Hellcat may be more powerful, but it doesn't hook up good enough at launch to make a difference over the less powerful Audi RS 3

 
4WD Drag Race Frustration: 650-HP Ferrari Wagon v 2.4-Ton Bentley Continental GT Speed
4WD Drag Race Frustration: 650-HP Ferrari Wagon v 2.4-Ton Bentley Continental GT Speed

28 Jan 2024, 21:35 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / The first 4WD Ferrari in the brand’s illustrious history has more power, less weight, and better acceleration than its rival

 
Tesla Model S Plaid Meets 1,000+ HP BMW M3; Guess Who Learned To Say 'Sorry' in German
Tesla Model S Plaid Meets 1,000+ HP BMW M3; Guess Who Learned To Say 'Sorry' in German

28 Jan 2024, 01:44 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / The superfast all-electric sedan met its match in the form of a massively upgraded BMW M3; half-mile drag races never looked so appropriate.

 
Porsche 911 vs Ferrari 296 vs Lambo Huracan vs McLaren 750S Drag Race Is Really Close
Porsche 911 vs Ferrari 296 vs Lambo Huracan vs McLaren 750S Drag Race Is Really Close

22 Jan 2024, 15:04 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The McLaren 750S may be a tenth of a second quicker in the quarter, but from a rolling start over the half mile, the 296 is the superior car

 
Tuned Genesis G70 Sedan Drag Races Tuned Audi S5 Coupe, It's Not Even Close
Tuned Genesis G70 Sedan Drag Races Tuned Audi S5 Coupe, It's Not Even Close

16 Jan 2024, 20:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although it's not as exciting as the RS 5 Coupe, the S5 Coupe is more than capable of keeping the V6-powered Genesis G70 at bay

 
BMW M3 Touring Drag Races Alpina B3, M340i, M340d; Only Two Contenders Really Stand Out
BMW M3 Touring Drag Races Alpina B3, M340i, M340d; Only Two Contenders Really Stand Out

16 Jan 2024, 17:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Alpina B3 Touring may be torquier than the M3 Touring, but from a dig or a rolling start, it's the Bimmer that asserts dominance

 
Stock Nissan GT-R Drag Races Modified Isuzu D-Max Pickup Truck, It's Closer Than Expected
Stock Nissan GT-R Drag Races Modified Isuzu D-Max Pickup Truck, It's Closer Than Expected

15 Jan 2024, 02:02 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Despite being a five-speed manual with rear-wheel drive, the heavily modified Isuzu D-Max pickup is faster than the R35 in the quarter mile

 
Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6 Raptor R Drag Races Venom 775 F-150, Should Have Stayed Put
Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6 Raptor R Drag Races Venom 775 F-150, Should Have Stayed Put

8 Jan 2024, 19:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Imposing though it may be, the Raptor R-based VelociRaptor 6x6 doesn't stand a chance against the punchier and lighter Venom 775

 
Lucid Air Sapphire Drags Tesla Model S Plaid and Loses Clean Three out of Three
Lucid Air Sapphire Drags Tesla Model S Plaid and Loses Clean Three out of Three

6 Jan 2024, 23:10 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Lucid should seriously consider using race electrons, as plain civilian electricity can’t beat a Tesla S Plaid in a drag race (or three)

 
Mercedes-AMG GT Drag Races Mercedes-AMG C 63, Twin-Turbo V8 Brawl Ends as Expected
Mercedes-AMG GT Drag Races Mercedes-AMG C 63, Twin-Turbo V8 Brawl Ends as Expected

3 Jan 2024, 20:22 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The C 63 T-Modell may be far more practical in daily driving scenarios, but in the straight line, it can't hold a candle to the less powerful AMG GT

 
Rivian R1T Drag Races Jaguar F-Type, BMW X5 Also Tastes Defeat
Rivian R1T Drag Races Jaguar F-Type, BMW X5 Also Tastes Defeat

28 Dec 2023, 00:14 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Though limited to 110 miles per hour, the Rivian R1T makes easy work of the Jaguar F-Type and BMW X5 in the quarter mile