Can The Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Keep Up With The Mustang Shelby GT500?

Posted on Dec 20, 2021Written by admin

It is a well-known fact that electric vehicles and their wealth of instant torque are powerful weapons in drag races. But can Ford’s fastest EV take on its most powerful V8?

Edmunds decided to find out by pitting the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 against the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance. The two performance-focused cars with the Mustang name at the height of modern technology are actually closer on paper than you might imagine.

In Edmunds testing, the Shelby is only 0.1 seconds faster to 60 mph (96 km/h) than the Mach-E, with the former reaching highway speed in 3.7 seconds and the latter in 3.8 seconds.

Since the ICE-powered Mustang Shelby GT500 has to funnel all of its power to the rear wheels, it’s a handful to launch, especially when you’re on an unprepared surface, as the hosts find in this video. That means that the AWD Mustang Mach-E GT Performance actually gets off the line much faster than its competitor.

As others have also discovered, though, what the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance gains off the line, it loses a little farther down the track. Edmunds’ Ryan Zummallen complains that, with only five seconds at full power, the EV tops out much faster than V8-powered Shelby.

As they cross the line in the first race, the GT500 manages to tap into its high-end power and just beat the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance, which leads Zummallen to try and race more tactically.

“You know, I guess getting five seconds of full power only, I guess I could try to game it a little bit, maybe go a little bit lighter right off the line because I’m gonna get a gap either way and then try and hit it,” he said.

This proves not to be wise and in the second race, the GT500 beats the Mustang Mach-E GT handily.

Still, the initial result is an impressive one for the Mach-E, which proves itself to be almost as fast as a Shelby GT500 in a drag race. That’s not a result I would have likely believed without witnessing it, but as is often the case with EVs, seeing is believing.

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Tesla Model S Plaid Annihilates A Model Y Performance On The Drag Strip

Posted on Sep 19, 2021Written by admin

Before it was launched, Tesla made some very bold claims about the Model S Plaid. Since it came out, there’s been no shortage of proof that it is insanely quick.

That’s not a new feeling for Tesla, though, as its EVs have already made a name for themselves when it comes to their performance. To demonstrate the Model S Plaid’s pace, Edmunds took it onto the track with another Tesla that has no shortage of evidence supporting its claim to being extremely quick.

Although it looks like a practical, almost dull, crossover, the Model Y Performance is, in fact, very fast. In Edmund’s testing, it has beaten the likes of the Ford Shelby Mustang GT500, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, the Porsche Taycan, and more.

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So what does it fare against the Model S Plaid? To put it mildly, not very well. With quarter-mile times in the nines, the sedan is about two seconds faster down the quarter-mile than its stablemate. And two seconds feels like a very long time through the quarter-mile.

Even while cheating, the Model Y Performance is easily beaten by the Model S Plaid, which powers past the crossover with ease. The difference is such that with a two-second headstart, the Model S can zoom past the Model Y before the finish line.

“I think that we should’ve given you maybe another second there,” video host Carlos Lago tells the driver in the Model Y Performance. “I passed you like you were standing still.”

10th-Gen Honda Accord Vs. New 11th-Gen Civic Is A Closer Race Than You’d Expect

Posted on Jul 5, 2021Written by admin

Honda just released their all-new Civic, and not only does it look similar to the Accord, but both cars offer a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in certain trims. But just how similarly do these cars with that engine perform? Throttle House attempt to find that out in their latest video, which pits the two against each other.

In the Accord, the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is good for 192 hp (195 PS / 143 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) of torque, while in the Civic, it delivers 180 hp (182 PS / 134 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque. However, while the Accord has a power advantage, the Civic has a weight advantage, tipping the scales at 3,077 lb (1,396 kg) compared to the Accord’s 3,223 lb (1,462 kg). Both cars are front-wheel drive and both are equipped with a CVT gearbox.

The first test is a drag race. Off the line, the Accord‘s extra torque helps overcome its weight disadvantage, resulting in a better start than the Civic, but that lead doesn’t last for long. The Civic eventually catches up, and actually manages to win the race by about half a car length. Next up is a roll race from 37 mph (60 km/h), and this is where the Accord’s extra power works in its favor. As soon as the drivers floor the throttle, the Accord just keeps pulling on the Civic all the way to the end, finishing the exact same distance apart, but in opposite positions.

To watch both races in full, you can check out Throttle House’s video below.

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Watch These Hilariously Slow Indian Classics Try To Break Into The 23s At The Drag Strip

Posted on Jun 6, 2021Written by admin

If your YouTube feed is anything like mine it’s littered with drag race suggestions. Mostly new car head-to-heads from the likes of CarWow, plus some wild modified face-offs courtesy of Hoonigan.

Even bone-stock regular production cars are so fast these days it’s rare to watch any race that takes longer than 13 seconds. So you might assume that watching one where the cars needs twice as long to get down the strip would be deadly dull. But as this race from Autocar India proves, that’s definitely not the case.

The two cars in question are giants from India’s automotive past. One is the Hindustan Ambassador, which incredibly, remained in production from 1958 to 2014, and at one time accounted for two out of every three cars sold in India. The other is the Fiat 1100D, which was built under license in India between 1964 and 2000, again proving just how much the country has changed in the last few years.

The 1980s-spec Ambassador’s mighty 1.8-liter engine thumps out 60 hp, theoretically giving it a big advantage over the Fiat which belongs to presenter Cyrus Dhabhar and, despite a bunch of mods including a hot cam and sports exhaust, squeaks out just 50hp. But factor in the Fiat’s tiny 1951 lbs (885 kg) curb weight and the odds tip back the other way.

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Despite a slow start (and a comically long-throw gearchange) the “Ambi” soon overhauls the Fiat in race one, crossing the line in 24.27 seconds to the 1100’s 25.29 best effort.

But with his pride hurt enough to persuade him to get a bit more brutal with his pride and joy, Dhabhar works the Fiat hard and turns race two into a proper nail-biter. And the advantage of watching cars this slow is the tension lasts so much longer. We’ll not spoil the result, but let’s just say it’s a lot more fun than the numbers would have you believe. Who else would like to see more seriously old cars hitting the strip on YouTube?

Lexus LFA And Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Are So Different, Yet So Very Special

Posted on Mar 10, 2021Written by admin

The Lexus LFA and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were two of the finest supercars launched in the 2000s and 2010s respectively, but which is quicker?

To find out, Lovecars recently lined up the duo for a drag race. Only it was no regular SLR McLaren that was featured, but a 722 S Roadster.

First, the figures. Driving the LFA is a screaming 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V10 producing 553 hp at 8,700 rpm and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque at 6,800 rpm. Coupled to this engine is a six-speed semi-automatic transmission powering the rear wheels. By today’s standards, the LFA may seem underpowered but it remains one of the best-sounding production cars ever created.

Watch Also: Lexus LFA Is Still An Amazing Supercar 10 Years Later

By comparison, the 722 S Roadster features a modified version of the SLR McLaren’s 5.4-liter supercharged V8, tweaked to deliver 641 hp at 6,500 rpm and 605 lb-ft (820 Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm.

The added grunt of the Merc helps it sprint out to an early lead over the LFA and Tiff Needell, who is behind the wheel of the Lexus, is unable to catch up and close the distance. The same result was mimicked in the second race.

While supercars like the Lexus LFA and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster place an emphasis on performance, they are about more than just insane straight-line acceleration. The LFA, for example, is a precision tool perfectly suited to racetracks and flowing mountain roads while the SLR is a seasoned grand tourer that can crush continents. So, which would you rather own?

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McLaren 720S Tries Its Best, But The 765LT Is Just Too Much To Handle

Posted on Feb 15, 2021Written by admin

Recent tests have proven that the McLaren 765LT is much quicker than a 720S in a straight-line, but now we get another chance to see the two go toe-to-toe at a drag strip with two experienced drivers behind the wheel.

The Napier Green 765LT featured is owned by YouTuber DragTimes and in addition to holding the world record quarter-mile time for a stock 765LT, a recent dyno run indicated that it is pumping out well over 800 hp. The result is a car that can leave a stock 720S for dead in a sprint down the quarter-mile.

Watch Also: See A Stock McLaren 765LT Record A 9.3-Second Quarter-Mile

Prior to hitting the drag strip, the YouTuber fitted a set of Toyo R888R tires to both cars to level out the playing field as much as possible. Even so, the duo did encounter some issues in putting their power to the ground without spinning up their rear tires, but the 765LT was generally about 0.4 seconds quicker than the 720S. While that may not sound like much, it is an age down the quarter-mile and proves once again that no other car manufacturer is currently building supercars as quick as those from McLaren.

In January, the YouTuber took his 765LT to the drag strip for the first time and when rolling on a set of R888R tires, recorded a best run of 9.338 seconds at 150.87 mph (242.8 km/h). The best run also saw the supercar hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in a mere 2.1 seconds.

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Battle Of The V10s: Audi R8 Spyder Drag Races Lamborghini Huracan

Posted on Jan 20, 2021Written by admin

The Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan may share platforms and engines, but does that mean they have similar performance? YouTube channel Lovecars decided to find out by having the two face each other in a drag race.

Both the R8 and the Huracan are powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine producing 602 hp (610 PS / 449 kW). The Audi has 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque compared to the Lamborghini’s 413 lb-ft (560 Nm), and both cars come with all-wheel drive, ensuring their launches will be sufficiently quick.

Watch: Acura NSX Vs Audi R8 V10 Plus Results May Surprise You

That being said, whereas the R8 Spyder is rated at 3,900 lbs (1,770 kg), the Huracan is almost 500 lbs (227 kg) lighter, at 3,423 lbs (1,553 kg).

Moving on to the actual race, the R8 experiences somewhat of a stutter off the line, while the the Huracan wastes no time setting off. Thanks to the drone shots from above the runway, we get to see the Huracan take a considerable lead right off the bat, pulling a few car lengths ahead of the Audi before the race is even halfway done.

Unsurprisingly, the Huracan prevails, crossing the finish line in just 11.38 seconds at 115.1 mph (185.2 km/h), with the R8 Spyder coming in 0.39 seconds behind, running an 11.77 second time at 114.5 mph (184.3 km/h). However, it’s worth mentioning that these results could have been slightly different had the R8 gotten a better launch.

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Toyota GR Yaris Wipes The Floor With New Honda Civic Type R

Posted on Dec 28, 2020Written by admin

Not only does the (all-wheel drive) Toyota GR Yaris seem to be heaps of fun to drive but the hard data reveals that it can out-perform the current king of front-wheel drive hot hatches, the Honda Civic Type R.

Eager to see just how capable the GR Yaris is, Motor Magazine in Australia lined it up against a 2021 Civic Type R for a series of drag races and a braking test from 62 mph (100 km/h).

Initially, the YouTube channel does some individual acceleration runs in the cars and it is the GR Yaris that proves to be far easier to get off the line, thanks in part to its all-wheel drive system and the short gear ratios. It records a best 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 5.2 seconds and runs through the quarter-mile in a mere 13.3 seconds.

By comparison, the best time recorded by the Honda Civic Type R was a 6.1 second sprint to 100 km/h and a 14.1 second quarter mile. While it is the Honda that has more power than the Toyota, the simple fact that it is front-wheel drive means it struggles to put its power to the ground and requires more skill to get off the line.

As for the head-to-head drag races, it comes as little surprise that it is the GR Yaris that proves to have the advantage. Thanks to its softer suspension system, it squats down nicely when launching off the line and sprints to a significant advantage over the Honda. The results from the three drag races were all the same and went in favor of the Toyota.

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Mega Hatch Combat: BMW M2 CS Vs. Audi RS3 Vs. Mercedes-AMG A45 S

Posted on Nov 30, 2020Written by admin

While new electric vehicles are coming thick and fast, there are still heaps of driver-focused ICE performance cars on the market and they come in all shapes and sizes. In the compact category, for instance, you can get your kicks by choosing the BMW M2 CS, the Audi RS3, or the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S.

Sure, these cars are out of the price range of many people, but they all deliver excellent performance. CarWow recently pitted them against each other to see which is the quickest.

As standard, it is the M2 CS that has the advantage over the other two. Its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six is good for 444 hp and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque and is coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sending power to the rear wheels.

Watch Also: BMW M2 CS And Jaguar F-Type Are Two Unlikely Rivals

The Mercedes-AMG A45 S has the smallest engine of the bunch, in the form of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 415 hp and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It is also all-wheel drive and has an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

As for the Audi RS3 tested, it is actually a 2016 model and has been equipped with some modifications so it now produces 450 hp and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque.

Off the line, it comes as no surprise that the all-wheel drive Audi and Mercedes-AMG have the advantage. However, as the speeds start to increase, the BMW claws its way back and speeds past the Mercedes-AMG and is only narrowly defeated by the tuned Audi, while in a rolling drag race, the M2 CS easily defeated both the RS3 and the A 45 S.

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Mercedes SLR McLaren Vs. McLaren 540C In Battle Of The Generations

Posted on Nov 27, 2020Written by admin

There’s about a decade separating the Mercedes SLR McLaren and the McLaren 540C, but pitting them against each other still makes for an exciting race.

Looking at the spec sheets, it seems that, in terms of power, the balance definitely tilts in favor of the SLR. Its supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine produces 626 PS (617 HP / 460 kW) and 780 Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque and is coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. That’s good enough to rocket it to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds and up to a 335 km/h (208 mph) top speed.

Watch Also: Can A Mercedes SLR Keep Up With An Aston DBS Superleggera And Ferrari GTC4Lusso?

The 540C, on the other hand, has a smaller twin-turbo V8. The 3.8-liter unit produces 540 PS (532 HP / 397 kW), hence the name, and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. It is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, a configuration that helps it sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds and max out at 320 km/h (199 mph).

Tipping the scales at almost 1,500 kg (3,295 lbs), the 540C is around 300 kg (660 lbs) lighter than the SLR and boasts a slightly better power-to-weight ratio.

In this series of tests, the two were subjected to a couple of quarter-mile drag races from a standing start, and to another from a 60 mph (96 km/h) rolling start, before concluding with a 0-100-0 race. So, does the entry-level McLaren have what it takes to beat the SRL?

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Can The Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Keep Up With The Mustang Shelby GT500?

Tesla Model S Plaid Annihilates A Model Y Performance On The Drag Strip

10th-Gen Honda Accord Vs. New 11th-Gen Civic Is A Closer Race Than You’d Expect

Watch These Hilariously Slow Indian Classics Try To Break Into The 23s At The Drag Strip

Lexus LFA And Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Are So Different, Yet So Very Special

McLaren 720S Tries Its Best, But The 765LT Is Just Too Much To Handle

Battle Of The V10s: Audi R8 Spyder Drag Races Lamborghini Huracan

Toyota GR Yaris Wipes The Floor With New Honda Civic Type R

Mega Hatch Combat: BMW M2 CS Vs. Audi RS3 Vs. Mercedes-AMG A45 S

Mercedes SLR McLaren Vs. McLaren 540C In Battle Of The Generations

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