Carwow Drag Race Comparison

Jun 24, 2024

Carwow Drag Race Comparison

Introduction

  • Host: Matt Watson
  • Event: Drag race over the standing quarter mile
  • Participants:
    • Ferrari Purosangue
    • Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid
    • Aston Martin DBX 707
    • Lamborghini Urus Performante
    • BMW X6M Competition
    • Range Rover Sport SV
    • Mercedes AMG G63
    • Land Rover Defender Supercharged V8

Car Specifications

Ferrari Purosangue

  • Engine: 6.5L V12
  • Power: 725 hp
  • Torque: 760 Nm
  • Weight: ~2.1 tons
  • Gearbox: 8-speed automatic, dual clutch, launch control
  • Price: £313,000 (base), £100,000 worth of options

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid

  • Driver: Sam, Racing Driver
  • Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 739 hp
  • Torque: 950 Nm
  • Weight: ~2.5 tons
  • Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
  • Price: £165,000 (base)

Aston Martin DBX 707

  • Driver: Nick
  • Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 707 hp
  • Torque: 900 Nm
  • Weight: 2,245 kg
  • Gearbox: 9-speed automatic
  • Price: ~£200,000

Lamborghini Urus Performante

  • Driver: Harry
  • Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 666 hp
  • Torque: 850 Nm
  • Weight: 2,150 kg
  • Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
  • Price: £209,000

BMW X6M Competition

  • Driver: Rory
  • Engine: 4.4L twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 625 hp
  • Torque: 750 Nm
  • Weight: ~2.5 tons
  • Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
  • Price: £131,000

Range Rover Sport SV Edition One

  • Driver: Mad Max
  • Engine: 4.4L V8 twin-turbo
  • Power: 600 hp
  • Torque: 750 Nm
  • Weight: ~2.5 tons
  • Gearbox: 8-speed ZF automatic
  • Price: £191,000

Mercedes AMG G63

  • Driver: Zane
  • Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 585 hp
  • Torque: 850 Nm
  • Weight: 2,500 kg
  • Gearbox: 9-speed automatic
  • Price: £172,000

Land Rover Defender Supercharged V8

  • Driver: Nat
  • Engine: 5.0L supercharged V8
  • Power: 525 hp
  • Torque: 625 Nm
  • Weight: ~2.6 tons
  • Gearbox: 8-speed automatic

Standing Quarter Mile Race Results

Launch Experiences

  • Ferrari: No issues, strong performance
  • Porsche: Struggled with launch, issues with creeping
  • Aston Martin: Had wheelspin, shifted poorly to second
  • Lamborghini: Poor launch, similar creeping issues
  • BMW: Strong off the line, but didn't maintain lead
  • Range Rover: Good start but faded
  • Mercedes: Delayed launch
  • Land Rover Defender: No issues but couldn't keep up

Timings

  1. Ferrari & Aston Martin: 11.7 seconds
  2. BMW: 11.8 seconds
  3. Porsche & Range Rover: 11.9 seconds
  4. Lamborghini: 12.3 seconds
  5. Land Rover Defender: 13.8 seconds
  6. Mercedes: 14.0 seconds

Rolling Race from 50 mph

  • Excluded: Mercedes, Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Sport (due to slower speeds)
  • Attempt 1: Abandoned due to near collision with a hare
  • Attempt 2: Valid results
    1. Ferrari: Quickest pick-up
    2. Porsche: Strong despite launch problems
    3. Lamborghini: Improved pick-up after initial gear
    4. Aston Martin: Could have done better if race was longer
    5. BMW: Strong launch but weak acceleration

Rolling race with slower cars

  • BMW used as reference
  • Results: BMW dominated other slower cars

Brake Test from 100 mph

  1. BMW X6M Competition
  2. Mercedes AMG G63
  3. Lamborghini Urus Performante
  4. Aston Martin DBX 707
  5. Range Rover Sport SV
  6. Ferrari Purosangue
  7. Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid
  8. Land Rover Defender Supercharged V8

Conclusion

  • The Ferrari Purosangue won the overall standing quarter mile
  • Context-specific results for rolling races and brake tests
  • Variable results showcase how different factors like weight, horsepower, and aerodynamics come into play

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