Rear-drive performance cars using mid-mounted, large-displacement naturally aspirated combustion engines without any electrification seem to be disappearing. Between electric vehicles and forced induction, automakers are finding other ways to make high-powered machines. However, this video shows that the Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 GT3 still deliver plenty of straight-line speed. Plus, a Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 is ready to challenge them.
This video has incredible production value. There are a lot of special effects and on-screen data. Additionally, the action stops for an explanation of what is happening.
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In terms of numbers, the Corvette Z06 is the top dog in this race. Its naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 with a flat crankshaft develops 670 horsepower (500 kilowatts) and 460 pound-feet (624 Newton-meters) of torque.
The R8 V10 is in the middle of the pack. It’s not the new limited-run GT RWD, but it still has 562 hp (419 kW) and 406 lb-ft (551 Nm) from the 5.2-liter mill.
The 911 GT3 with a 4.0-liter flat-six is the least powerful car in this group, but don’t count it out of the race. The mill produces 502 hp (374 kW) and 346 lb-ft (469 Nm). Due to the extra downforce, the more expensive and more aggressive GT3 RS would not be faster in this drag race. Changes only make a difference when corners enter the equation.
As a motorcycle, the Panigale V4 SP2 is the underdog of this group. Professional racer Josh Herrin is in the saddle. This machine has a 1.1-liter four-cylinder developing 210 hp (157 kW) at 12,500 rpm and 90.6 lb-ft (122.8 Nm) of torque at 11,000 rpm. Their deliveries began in North America in Q4 2022 for a base price of $39,500.
Ducati offers the bike with an optional all-titanium Akrapovic. He loses 11 pounds of weight. Additionally, power output increases to 228 hp (170 kW) and 96.6 lb-ft (131 Nm).
The video begins with the three drag racing cars. Then, the motorcycle competes against the winner among the four-wheeled machines to see which of them is the fastest.
