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Old Formula 1 Car Drag Races McLaren 570GT, Understandably Wins
Old Formula 1 Car Drag Races McLaren 570GT, Understandably Wins

6 Aug 2021, 10:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The McLaren 570GT features F1-inspired technology to improve acceleration and braking, but it simply can't hold a candle to an old Benetton B197 from 1997

 
Honda Accord 2.0T Auto Drag Races Honda Civic Type R, They're Not Even Close
Honda Accord 2.0T Auto Drag Races Honda Civic Type R, They're Not Even Close

28 Jul 2021, 15:24 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / With nothing more than a remap of the engine control unit, the 2.0-liter turbo Accord would have walked the Civic Type R over the 1/8-mile

 
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Drag Races Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, Owns It
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Drag Races Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, Owns It

19 Jul 2021, 16:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / What happens when a GT500-driving father and his DBS Superleggera-driving son hit the blacktop on a sunny day? They race, of course!

 
Guy Tunes His Ford Festiva to Beat Dom Toretto in a Redneck Fast & Furious Race
Guy Tunes His Ford Festiva to Beat Dom Toretto in a Redneck Fast & Furious Race

19 Jul 2021, 11:46 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / After turning his Ford Festiva into a mini truck and sticking a lawnmower to it, now he's back and he's ready to race Vin Diesel in a Fast & Furious scene.

 
Rimac Nevera vs. Porsche Taycan vs. BMW M5 Drag Race Ends in Total Obliteration
Rimac Nevera vs. Porsche Taycan vs. BMW M5 Drag Race Ends in Total Obliteration

17 Jul 2021, 09:38 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / In case you've missed it, the Rimac Nevera is the car to beat in a straight line thanks to a 1/4-mile figure of 8.6 seconds

 
F1 Car Takes On a Spitfire in One of the Craziest Races You’ll Ever See
F1 Car Takes On a Spitfire in One of the Craziest Races You’ll Ever See

14 Jul 2021, 16:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Spoiler alert: at the very end of the race, the Supermarine Spitfire and V8-powered Red Bull Racing RB7 are closer than you think

 
Place Your Bets: 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T AWD Drag Races Kia Stinger GT AWD
Place Your Bets: 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T AWD Drag Races Kia Stinger GT AWD

12 Jul 2021, 17:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although they're very similar from a mechanical standpoint, the G70 isn't as fast as the Stinger over the quarter-mile sprint

 
Boss 302-Swapped Bronco Races 2021 Ford Bronco, Doesn’t Stand a Chance
Boss 302-Swapped Bronco Races 2021 Ford Bronco, Doesn’t Stand a Chance

6 Jul 2021, 16:45 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Yes, the 2021 Ford Bronco doesn't break a sweat against a 425-horsepower classic Bronco as long as they race on a dirt oval

 
New BMW M440i Humiliates Old BMW M5 in Quarter-Mile Drag Race
New BMW M440i Humiliates Old BMW M5 in Quarter-Mile Drag Race

29 Jun 2021, 12:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / It's a glorious machine with enough room for the family and the dog, but the E61 M5 Touring can't hold a candle to the G22 M440i in the quarter-mile

 
First Bagger Racing League Race Goes to Harley-Davidson by a Tiny Margin
First Bagger Racing League Race Goes to Harley-Davidson by a Tiny Margin

29 Jun 2021, 07:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The inaugural edition of the Bagger Racing League took place this past weekend, win in the main class of the series went to Harley-Davidson

 
Tuned F80 BMW M3 Drag Races Dodge Charger 392 Scat Pack, They’re Not Even Close
Tuned F80 BMW M3 Drag Races Dodge Charger 392 Scat Pack, They’re Not Even Close

25 Jun 2021, 12:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're in the market for a performance sedan in the $45,000 range, the Dodge Charger 392 HEMI and the F80 BMW M3 should be on your shortlist

 
Chopard Introduces the New Mille Miglia 2021 Race Edition Chronograph
Chopard Introduces the New Mille Miglia 2021 Race Edition Chronograph

21 Jun 2021, 07:30 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Since 1988, luxury watchmaker Chopard has been the official sponsor and timekeeper of the Mille Miglia race. Now, it's back with a 2021 limited-edition watch.

 
2021 Acura TLX A-Spec Drag Races Mazda6 Turbo, There Can Be Only One Winner
2021 Acura TLX A-Spec Drag Races Mazda6 Turbo, There Can Be Only One Winner

19 Jun 2021, 20:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're in the market for a mid-sized sedan with turbo power and all-wheel drive, the Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD is a pretty good choice

 
Breitling's New Ironman Watch Is Where Endurance and Luxury Meet
Breitling's New Ironman Watch Is Where Endurance and Luxury Meet

18 Jun 2021, 15:47 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Breitling introduced a new timepiece that celebrates the power and endurance. The new Endurance Pro Ironman is desgined for those who have a dynamic lifestyle

 
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Drag Races F90 BMW M5 Competition, Mind the Gap
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Drag Races F90 BMW M5 Competition, Mind the Gap

17 Jun 2021, 11:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Internal combustion and the ZF 8HP work very differently from a dual-motor setup and a two-speed gearbox, which is why M5 eats the Taycan's dust on the 1/4-mile

 
Golf GTI Clubsport Drag Races Civic Type R and Megane RS for Quarter-Mile Glory
Golf GTI Clubsport Drag Races Civic Type R and Megane RS for Quarter-Mile Glory

16 Jun 2021, 14:30 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Even though it's lighter and more powerful, the Civic Type R Limited Edition fails to win against the VW Golf GTI Clubsport in a straight line

 
2021 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Sedan Drag Races Audi RS 6 Avant, German Muscle Wins
2021 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Sedan Drag Races Audi RS 6 Avant, German Muscle Wins

14 Jun 2021, 18:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / In this force-fed V8 showdown, Mercedes-AMG has the upper hand over Audi Sport because of the E 63's lower weight and more generous output figures

 
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Drag Races Porsche Taycan Turbo S, Humiliation Ensues
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Drag Races Porsche Taycan Turbo S, Humiliation Ensues

13 Jun 2021, 20:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Even though nobody would cross-shop the Taycan Turbo S over a 911 GT2 RS, it's worth highlighting the two Porsches are very capable in a straight line

 
571-Mile Audi RS e-tron GT vs. Tesla Model S Race Gets Decided by a Honda Jazz
571-Mile Audi RS e-tron GT vs. Tesla Model S Race Gets Decided by a Honda Jazz

11 Jun 2021, 12:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Mat Watson and the “carwow” channel on YouTube are back with an interesting challenge, pitting two great EVs against each other in a Scotland to London race

 
BMW M2 CS Drag Races Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, They’re Surprisingly Close
BMW M2 CS Drag Races Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, They’re Surprisingly Close

31 May 2021, 15:21 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Both priced from just under 100,000 euros, the M2 CS and 718 Cayman GT4 are marvelous machines that impress in the twisties and on straightaways as well