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Thanks to everyone for helping to organise this race: 
- https://www.instagram.com/GASGAS.MOTORSPORTS/
- https://www.instagram.com/GASGAS.OFFICIAL/
- https://www.instagram.com/redbulluk/
- https://www.instagram.com/sundersam/ 
- https://www.instagram.com/primeproductionsamg/ 
- https://www.instagram.com/toyotauae/ 
- https://www.instagram.com/alaatarawneh/

How’s this for a car vs bike drag race?! 

Mat’s lining up in a Toyota GR Yaris, and he’s lining up against a Dakar Rally-winning GASGAS RX 450F! 

So let’s see how the two compare. Starting with the GR Yaris, it’s powered by a 1.6-litre 3-cylinder turbo engine that delivers 264hp and 360Nm of torque. This power is sent to all four wheels, and the car tips the scales at 1,280kg. 

As for the bike, well it’s a whole lot lighter, coming in at around 150kg! It’s powered by a 450cc fuel-injected single cylinder which can deliver around 72hp and 150Nm of torque. So sure, it’s way down on power, but it’s SO much lighter than the Yaris! What's more, it's also being ridden by none other than two-time Dakar rally winner Sam Sunderland! 

However, that’s not all. If the GR Yaris isn’t up to it, we’ve also got a Toyota Supra joining us! This is powered by a 3-litre straight-six turbo that can produce 387hp and 500Nm. However, along with more power, there’s also more weight, coming in at around 1,500kg. What’s more, whereas the Yaris was all-wheel-drive, the Supra is only rear-wheel-drive! 

So how will this play out - will the super-light bike power to victory? Or will one of the cars snatch victory? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE! 

Porsche 918 Spyder v Moto GP Bike: https://bit.ly/Porsche-918-v-MotoGP-Bike-Drag

Mat’s performance car deal: https://bit.ly/Mats-Choice-1605

Toyota

Supra

Yaris

Rally Bike v Toyota Supra v GR Yaris: DRAG RACE

Lotus

Elite

Elite in-car tech...

How awesome is this drive selector?!

Thanks to everyone for lending us their cars:
- Ferrari SF90: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysturnleft/
- Ferrari 296 GTB: https://www.instagram.com/davidross1972/

We know you’ve been waiting for this one! 

We’ve got two incredible Ferrari hybrid supercars going head-to-head over the quarter-mile! The question is, can the newer 296 GTB beat the almighty tri-motor SF90? Well, let’s take a closer look. 

Starting with the 296 GTB, it’s powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo V6 coupled with an electric motor. These drive the rear wheels and combine to produce 830hp and 740Nm of torque. It still remains pretty light, tipping the scales at 1,470kg. 

Then we have the SF90. It comes equipped with a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 coupled with three electric motors - two at the front and one at the back. Combined, they produce an eye-watering 1,000hp and 800Nm, pushing this power through all four wheels. It’s a bit heavier than the 296 GTB, though, at 1,570kg. 

So how will this play out? The SF90 may have more power, but the 296 is lighter! Will the weight difference prove to be decisive? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

Mat's performance car deal: https://bit.ly/Mats-Choice-1305

Ferrari SF90 v Porsche 911 Turbo: https://bit.ly/Porsche911-Turbo-v-Ferrari-SF90

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Ferrari

SF90 Stradale

Ferrari 296 GTB v Ferrari SF90: DRAG RACE

This is the Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, the last Lamborghini to be powered solely by a V10 engine! Mat’s got his hands on this RWD supercar and he’s about to find out if the swan song for the Huracan is the best yet. 

In terms of the design, it’s still clearly a Huracan, but there are a few changes to help you distinguish it compared to the standard Huracan Evo. Up front, there’s a redesigned front bumper coupled with a carbon fibre bonnet. Along the sides, you’ll find some unique alloy wheels. Around the back, there’s a fixed spoiler, a redesigned bumper and a pair of hexagonal tailpipes. All-in-all, this is pretty much the best-looking Huracan to date! 

Take a step inside and the changes aren’t so clear. Sure it looks pretty different in this video, but our Huracan Tecnica has been fitted with a number of optional extras, such as the bucket seats, door inlays, air vents and Alcantara steering wheel - sadly, none of these come as standard! The only changes the Tecnica gets over the standard car are a revised digital dial display, a new infotainment system and changes to the seats.

At least there are changes to the engine compared to the standard Evo! The Tecnica comes with a 5.2-litre naturally-aspirated V10 that can produce 640hp and 565Nm of torque - just like the Huracan STO. 

In terms of price, the Huracan Tecinica will set you back £212,000. That’s £15,000 more than the Evo, but £46,000 less than the STO! But is it the best Huracan to date? Sit back and join Mat to find out for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:31 Engine
01:04 Brake Test
01:54 Design
2:52 Price
3:30 Interior
05:28 Boot
06:01 5 Annoying Things
06:57 5 Good Things
08:10 Driving
13:12 0-60mph & 1/4-mile
14:09 Verdict

Ferrari 296 GTB review: https://bit.ly/Ferrari-296-GTB-Review-2023

Porsche 911 GT3 review: https://youtu.be/BKKrcga3y24

Lambo Huracan STO review: https://youtu.be/EgzIeod4Nnw

Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW

The last REAL supercar!

Thanks to everyone for lending us their cars for this drag:
- BMW F80 M3: https://www.instagram.com/tomwrigleyperformance/
- Ford Mustang CS850: https://www.clivesutton.co.uk/

It’s time for two tuned RWD monsters to go head-to-head over the quarter-mile! 

First up we have Mat in an F80 BMW M3. Normally this would be powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six, however in this instance, the two turbos have been switched for one massive turbo, and as a result, it can produce 950hp and 1,100Nm of torque! 

However, it can only hit that much power on a prepared surface while it’s rolling on drag slicks, and seeing as we have neither of them, the power has been dialled down to 850hp & 950Nm. 

Next up we have the Mustang. Under the bonnet it’s powered by a 5-litre V8, however, this one has had a supercharger added to it, so the output is now 859hp and 902Nm!! 

The BMW also has one key advantage over the Mustang - it comes with an automatic gearbox, while the Mustang is a manual! 

Will the transmission prove the difference? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

Mat’s performance car deal: https://bit.ly/Mats-Choice-1105

1,100hp Huracan Turbo vs Kawasaki H2R: https://bit.ly/1100hp-Huracan-v-Kawasaki-H2R

Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW

Ford

Mustang

850hp BMW M3 v 860hp Ford Mustang: DRAG RACE

POV: You own a soft top & live in Britain...

Porsche drag races don’t get any better than this! 

We’ve got our hands on the all-new, limited edition Porsche 911 Dakar, and it’s joined by a whole host of different Porsches for a drag race on mud!

We’ve got our hands on a 911 Dakar, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, Macan GTS, Taycan Cross Truism, Cayenne e-hybrid and a first-get Cayenne S, and we’re about to find out whether the 911 Dakar can truly leave them in the dust! 

So let’s see how they all compare. Starting with the Carrera 4 GTS, it comes packing a 3-litre twin-turbo flat-six that can deliver 480hp and 570Nm of torque through all four wheels. In terms of weight, it comes in at around 1,600kg. The 911 Dakar is based on this car, so it comes with the same engine, power output and weight. However, it’s got a number of updates over the standard car! It’s been lifted, and comes with an updated chassis and bespoke off-road tyres, just to name a few of the changes.

The second race features the Macan GTS and the Taycan Cross Turismo. The Macan is packing a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 that can put down 440hp and 550Nm of torque. It delivers this power to all four wheels and weighs in at 1,960kg. Alongside it, we have the all-electric Taycan Cross Turismo, which has two electric motors that produce 571hp and 650Nm, and it weighs in at 2,245kg. 

Finally, we have the two Cayennes. The first-gen is a Cayenne S that’s had a whole load of mods done to it to make it capable of tackling an off-road course. In terms of power, it’s packing a 4.5-litre V8 that can put down 340hp and 420Nm. When it comes to weight, it tips the scales at 2,150kg. And last but by no means least, we have the Cayenne e-Hybrid. It’s powered by a 3-litre turbocharged V6 and an electric motor, which combine to produce 462hp and 700Nm. Naturally, it’s pretty heavy, coming in at around 2,300kg. 

So will it be a clean sweep for the Dakar? Or could another car sneak a win? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

Porsche

Cayenne

Macan

Taycan

Porsche 911 Dakar v Taycan v 911 GTS v Macan v Cayenne: OFF-ROAD DRAG RACE

This is the Lucid Air, and it looks set to be the biggest threat to Tesla yet!

That’s no surprise, as it’s the brainchild of Peter Rawlinson, formerly the chief engineer of the Model S.

Starting things off with the design, not only does it look rather posh - it’s very aerodynamically efficient too. In fact, it has the lowest drag coefficient of any production car on sale today.

That suave exterior is matched by a tech-rich and very spacious interior too. With an impressive infotainment setup, a large glass roof and acres of room in the back, there’s much to like about the Lucid Air.

It even offers some mind-boggling figures, with this Dream Edition Performance delivering 1,111hp and 1,390Nm of torque!

The catch? It all comes at a pretty eye-watering cost, with European pricing starting just above £150,000.

Is it worth that asking figure? Stick with Mat for his latest in-depth review to find out…

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:49 Design
02:43 Price
03:29 Interior
07:14 Back Seats
10:31 Boot
12:12 5 Annoying Things
13:34 5 Good Things
16:34 Batteries & Motors
17:33 Town Driving
20:28 Motorway Driving
22:22 Country Road Driving
23:41 0-60mph
25:07 Verdict

BMW iX Review: https://bit.ly/BMW-iX-Review-2023
Kia EV6 Review: https://bit.ly/3p0Owh9

NEW Lucid Air review

How does this sound: the most powerful electric German saloon cars available in the UK - in a drag race!

Mat's behind the wheel of the Mercedes AMG EQS 53. With 658hp and 950Nm of torque it's certainly no slouch - but it's heavy though, weighing nearly 2600kg. And it's the most expensive car here, costing more than £161,000.

Next up we have Yianni in the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. It has 761hp - nearly 100hp more than the Mercedes - and 1050Nm of torque. It's lighter too - at 'only' 2300kg. Oh, and it costs £142,000.

Lastly, we have the BMW i7 50. It has 544hp, 745Nm of torque and weighs 2600kg. It's the cheapest car here though, costing £110,000

So what do you think? Easy win for the Porsche? Could the EQS snatch it or could even the BMW sneak up for the win? Only one way to find out - LET'S RACE!

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Subscribe to Yianni’s Channel:  @Y14nny 

Mat's choice: http://bit.ly/MatSportyEVChoice

Mercedes-Benz

BMW i7 v Porsche Taycan Turbo S v Mercedes AMG EQS: DRAG RACE

It's time for a performance SUV dyno showdown!

We’ve lined up four of the hottest SUVs on sale today, and we’re about to find out just how accurate the manufacturers’ performance figures are in reality!

Let’s take a look at the lineup. First up, it’s the Audi RSQ8, which is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 said to produce 600hp and 800Nm of torque.

Following on is the BMW X5 Competition, with its 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 claimed to offer 625hp and 800Nm of torque.

Our third SUV is the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. Using a very similar 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 to the Audi, it’s claimed to kick out 640hp and 850Nm.

Finally, we have the Lamborghini Urus Performante. Again using a version of the V8 found in the Audi and Porsche, it’s said to deliver 666hp and 850Nm.

Will any cars outperform their claimed figures? Or even worse, will any underperform?! Stick with Mat for this dyno test to see for yourself!

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Thanks to

Lamborghini Urus Performante 
https://www.youtube.com/@MarkMcCann64
https://www.instagram.com/markmccann64/

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
https://www.tiktok.com/@tomimusic
https://www.youtube.com/@tomi-auto

BMW X5 M Competition
https://www.roadstargb.co.uk/

Audi RSQ8
https://www.instagram.com/boxcarrentals_/

Garage Whifbitz
https://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/

ScaleSmart
https://www.scalesmart.com

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BMW X5M v Urus Performante v Cayenne Turbo GT v RSQ8: Power & Weight SHOWDOWN!

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Many thanks @futureclassiquecars for lending us their Ferrari. Check them out on Instagram.

This is the all-new Ferrari 296 GTB - a plug-in hybrid supercar with a 3.0-litre V6 that combines with a 165hp electric motor to make 830hp and 740Nm of torque. 

It’ll have no problem shooting you to over 205mph, and doing so by getting you to 60mph in just 2.9 seconds! But all that power doesn’t come cheap, with prices starting at around £240,000 - and that's before you start checking the options list!

But it's not just about the numbers; it's long, low, wide and purposeful and beautiful. See why Mat thinks this is the best Ferrari you can buy today! 

But what do you think - if you were in the market for a supercar, would you be willing to consider the 296 GTB? Let us know in the comments!

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Porsche 911 Turbo S review: https://.bit.ly/porsche911TurboS

I've bought my dream car!: bit.ly/DreamPorsche2023

The BEST Ferrari you can buy!

The problem with owning a Lucid Air...

We’ve got the new BMW M3 Touring going head-to-head against on paper its closest competitor - the Audi RS4. Think this a forgone conclusion? Think again. This is a drag race with a difference. 

So let’s see how the two compare. Starting with the BMW, it’s powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six that can produce 510hp and 650Nm of torque. It drives all four wheels, weighs in at 1,865kg, and the price starts from £85,000. 

Then we have the Audi. It’s packing a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 under the bonnet, which produces 450hp and 600Nm of torque.  But while the BMW has the Audi licked for power and torque, the RS4 is lighter, weighing in at 1,745kg. It's cheaper too - costing £70,000.

So what do you think - easy win for the BMW or does Mat have something up his sleeve to give the Audi the advantage? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

Audi

BMW M3 Touring v Audi RS4: DRAG RACE

This is the new DS7, and Mat’s about to find out if this family-friendly SUV has what it takes to compete with market-leading small SUVs like the Mercedes GLA and Volvo XC40! 

So let’s check out the design. It’s fair to say the DS7 certainly looks the part, with this updated model coming with all-new taillights coupled with the brand’s 3D name badge on the back. The model we have here comes with black cladding around the wheel arches, roof bars and some chrome surrounds on the windows. But the star of the show is up top, with an all-new grille at the front of the car that has some chrome inserts added to it. It’s also flanked by some new headlights and newly-designed daytime running lights. 

But while the looks are pretty impressive on the outside, it’s a different story on the inside. Clearly, DS has tried to make the interior design unique, there seems to have been more of a focus on being different rather than quality. There are lots of diamond patterns throughout the cabin, but the quality of some of these elements could be a bit better. The updated model also comes with a full digital dial display, but the graphics aren’t the best. All-in-all the interior is ok, but it’s losing out to its competitors in this department. 

When it comes to engines, there are a few to choose from, with the entry-level being a 1.5-litre diesel that drives the front wheels and delivers 130hp. There are two plug-in hybrids available, with the range-topper coming equipped with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine coupled with dual-electric motors to produce four-wheel-drive, as well as the ability to put down 360hp. 

If you’re looking to pick up an entry-level DS7 the price starts from around £37,000. However, top-of-the-range models come in at over £60,000! So is it really worth it?! Or could that £60,000 be spent on a much more established player in the market? You’ll have to stick with Mat and find out for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:33 Design
02:58 Interior
06:09 Back Seats
08:36 Boot
10:03 5 Annoying Things
11:52 5 Cool Things
13:53 Trim Levels
15:38 Engines
16:35 Town Driving
19:05 Motorway Driving
20:36 Country Road Driving
21:42 0-60mph
22:54 Verdict

Mat's DS7 choice: https://bit.ly/Mats-DS7-Choice

Volvo XC40 review: https://bit.ly/Volvo-XC40-Review-2023

Mercedes GLA review: https://bit.ly/Mercedes-GLA-Review-2023

Volkswagen T-Roc R review: https://bit.ly/Volkswagen-T-Roc-R-Review-2023

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