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Catch Me If You Can, Says Shelby GT350R to a Tuned Mercedes-AMG C63 S
Catch Me If You Can, Says Shelby GT350R to a Tuned Mercedes-AMG C63 S

29 Jan 2021, 10:21 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / After a series of three rolling races, there could only be one winner between a Mercedes-AMG C63 S with a Stage 1 tune and a completely stock Shelby GT350R

 
McLaren 765LT Drag and Roll Races 720S, Destruction Follows
McLaren 765LT Drag and Roll Races 720S, Destruction Follows

28 Jan 2021, 20:58 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It's obvious that the newer model will win because it's got more power, but the gap is way bigger than we expected based on specs

 
10-Second GMC Yukon Denali Laughs at "Not Fit for Racing" SUV Preconceptions
10-Second GMC Yukon Denali Laughs at "Not Fit for Racing" SUV Preconceptions

27 Jan 2021, 16:54 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / There's nothing that can't be made to go fast with a huge blower and an equally big LS V8 this side of an aircraft carrier

 
C8 Corvette Drag Races 600 HP Lexus With 2JZ, Destruction Follows
C8 Corvette Drag Races 600 HP Lexus With 2JZ, Destruction Follows

25 Jan 2021, 21:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / "You don't mess with modern technology" is the conclusion of this race, as the less powerful C8 Corvette makes short work of the modded Lexus drifter

 
Ford Edge and Fusion Are Unlikely Contenders to Night-Time Quarter-Mile Glory
Ford Edge and Fusion Are Unlikely Contenders to Night-Time Quarter-Mile Glory

25 Jan 2021, 09:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Blue Oval SUV and sedan fight off an eclectic field of contenders, including a BMW, a Charger, the Mustang, and even an F-150 Raptor

 
Guy Stuck to the Track Like a Fly Is Why Drag Strip Results Are So Next Level
Guy Stuck to the Track Like a Fly Is Why Drag Strip Results Are So Next Level

25 Jan 2021, 06:33 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Not only did he have to worry about not losing a shoe, but the announcer also found the whole incident a lot more amusing than he should

 
Porsche 992 Turbo S Cabrio vs Ferrari F8 Tributo: Location, Location, Location
Porsche 992 Turbo S Cabrio vs Ferrari F8 Tributo: Location, Location, Location

24 Jan 2021, 04:47 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / When your party trick is that all-wheel-drive system that can get you off the line like a missile, a change in location can have a huge impact on race results

 
1,000 HP BMW M5 Drag Races Three Very Expensive Rallycross Cars, One Melts
1,000 HP BMW M5 Drag Races Three Very Expensive Rallycross Cars, One Melts

23 Jan 2021, 16:26 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / A Stage 3 tuned BMW M5 with 1,000 hp and three rallycross cars prove to be a surprisingly even matchup for a compelling and exciting drag race

 
2000 GMC Sierra With Vortec 6000 Turbo V8 Drag Races Tuned Honda Civic
2000 GMC Sierra With Vortec 6000 Turbo V8 Drag Races Tuned Honda Civic

22 Jan 2021, 14:30 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 10.1 seconds at 135.3 miles per hour (217.7 kilometers per hour) with the bottom end of the Vortec 6000 stock is pretty impressive, alright!

 
Porsche 911 Turbo S "Clash of the Generations" Drag Race Offers Perspective
Porsche 911 Turbo S "Clash of the Generations" Drag Race Offers Perspective

21 Jan 2021, 18:45 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / One is good, the other is even better - however, the question here is "just how much better?" A quick video shot in a stunning scenery will answer that

 
Ford Mustang and Jeep SRT8 Seek America vs. Import Glory, It's Not a Close Call
Ford Mustang and Jeep SRT8 Seek America vs. Import Glory, It's Not a Close Call

21 Jan 2021, 10:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Unfortunately, out of a total of four races, the U.S. pride has been protected just once - while the Blue Oval almost snatched a second victory to call it a tie

 
Fiat 500e Joins Mini-EV Party for an Atypical Drag Race Against Seven Foes
Fiat 500e Joins Mini-EV Party for an Atypical Drag Race Against Seven Foes

21 Jan 2021, 09:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The chic Italian city dweller is the newest contender for the mini-EV crown, but the rest of the crop isn't too shabby either

 
Lamborghini Huracan EVO Drag Races Porsche Taycan Turbo S on Sticky Track
Lamborghini Huracan EVO Drag Races Porsche Taycan Turbo S on Sticky Track

21 Jan 2021, 05:40 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / A quality prepped surface can negate the dual-motor EV's advantage of putting power where it matters with extreme efficiency, but will it be enough here?

 
Tesla Model S Performance Drag Races Aston Martin DBS, They’re Not Exactly Close
Tesla Model S Performance Drag Races Aston Martin DBS, They’re Not Exactly Close

20 Jan 2021, 17:25 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Of course, the Tesla Model S Performance makes easy work of the second most powerful Aston Martin in production today on the quarter-mile run

 
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Drag Races 992 Porsche 911 Carrera, America Wins
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Drag Races 992 Porsche 911 Carrera, America Wins

20 Jan 2021, 16:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The base 911 came within half a second and 10 miles per hour in a quarter-mile showdown against the Challenger Hellcat Widebody

 
F30 BMW 340i With E85 Tune Runs 10s Quarter-Mile Pass
F30 BMW 340i With E85 Tune Runs 10s Quarter-Mile Pass

19 Jan 2021, 18:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A bit of ethanol, a downpipe, and drag radials for the rear axle are enough for the F30 BMW 340i to dip into the 10-second range on the quarter-mile run

 
BMW 420i Gets Murdered by Audi A5: Drag Race of German Coupes With Under 200 HP
BMW 420i Gets Murdered by Audi A5: Drag Race of German Coupes With Under 200 HP

19 Jan 2021, 18:27 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / These base models aren't available in America but make about as much power as the Audi A3 or a VW Tiguan; basically, they're slow

 
Porsche Taycan Turbo Beats 911 GT3 RS and 911 GT3 Cup on the Track, in Drag Race
Porsche Taycan Turbo Beats 911 GT3 RS and 911 GT3 Cup on the Track, in Drag Race

19 Jan 2021, 16:46 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / These are not necessarily the fastest Porsches around - there's the Taycan Turbo S, the 911 Turbo S or the 911 GT2 RS - but does anyone really care?

 
Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Drag Races McLaren 570GT for All-Wheel-Drive Honor
Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Drag Races McLaren 570GT for All-Wheel-Drive Honor

19 Jan 2021, 06:21 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / We all know McLarens can launch hard despite only having rear-wheel-drive, but will that help against an AWD Lambo with more power and similar weight?

 
1966 Big Block Chevy Nova Dragster Races 950 HP Corvette Drift Car
1966 Big Block Chevy Nova Dragster Races 950 HP Corvette Drift Car

18 Jan 2021, 19:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Yeah, drift cars can be fast, but mainly when you're talking about Ken Block's AWD Mustang; this Corvette doesn't stand a chance against a real dragster