Drag Race Overview

Cars Involved

• Bugatti Chiron Super Sport

  • Power: 1600 hp
  • Engine: 8 L Quad Turbo 6-cylinder
  • Torque: 1600 Nm
  • Weight: 1995 kg
  • Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with launch control
  • Price: £4 million
  • Thanks to: Lee Collection, Perth Australia

• Lamborghini Huracan

  • Power: 1600 hp (tuned version)
  • Engine: 5.2 L V10, twin-turbo
  • Weight: 1650 kg
  • Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox
  • Price: Approximately £300,000

• WRX Racing Car

  • Power: 600 hp
  • Torque: 1000 Nm
  • Special Feature: Only one in the world, built by the team

Key Characters

• Matt Watson: Host and presenter
• Samuel: Driver of the Lamborghini
• Olle Bennett: Driver of the WRX racing car

Overview of the Race

• Format: Standing quarter mile drag race
• Race Results:
  • Lamborghini: 9.4 seconds
  • Bugatti: 9.5 seconds
  • WRX: 10.4 seconds

Race Challenges

• Lamborghini GPS Issue:

  • The Lamborghini experienced GPS signal loss, leading to a power cut during the race.
  • This affected the performance and might have caused it to lose against the Bugatti.

• WRX Performance:

  • Strong initial launch but struggled to keep up due to lower top speed (limited to 120 mph).

Discussion on Performance

• Launch Power:

  • Both the Bugatti and WRX had issues with launches, while the Lamborghini performed well off the line despite later power cuts.

• Final Race Commentary:

  • Close races, with the Lamborghini ultimately beating the Bugatti.
  • Olle's WRX had a great launch but couldn't maintain speed.

Additional Notes

• Brake Test:

  • Planned to test braking distances from 100 mph due to the performance issues of the Lamborghini.

• Conclusion:

  • The Bugatti and Lamborghini's performance comparisons were emphasized, along with the unique aspects of the WRX.
  • Acknowledgments to the car owners and teams involved in the presentation.