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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ vs Rimac Nevera

Comparing car performances has always attracted attention, and drag races in particular are very popular among car enthusiasts. However, when two supercars meet on the track, a clash of titans ensues. Such is the case with the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and Rimac Nevera, which the Top Gear team compared in a drag race.

Rimac Nevera with 1914 hp

Rimac Nevera uses a four-motor fully-electric powertrain with 1,914 hp (1,408 kW) and 1,741 lb-ft (2,360 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a lithium-manganese-nickel battery with 6,960 cells and a capacity of 120kWh. Thanks to four individually powered wheels it reaches 62 mph in just 1.97 seconds with a top speed of 258 mph (413 km / h), but this model is electronically limited to 219 mph (352 kph).

The Aventador SVJ is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 770 hp (566 kW) and 530 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed single clutch automatic transmission. With a weight of 1,525 kg, it reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 + km / h). It is mounted on 20″ and 21″ rims wrapped in 255/30 ZR 20 (front) and 355/25 ZR 21 (rear) Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.

Although, by all standards, the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is a very, very powerful car, in this case it had no chance against the Rimac Nevera.

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Source: Top Gear via YouTube

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2023 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman Style Edition

For the next year, Porsche announced that the popular 718 Boxster/Cayman model will be offered in a Style Edition. In this way, the Stuttgart-based company wants to improve its offer for existing and new customers.

The new Style Edition brings a lot of standard equipment, including adaptive bi-xenon lights (PDLS), dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, sensors for parking assistance… which make the convertible two-seater different from the standard versions. Among the interesting details is the Ruby Star Neo body color, which Porsche reminds of the color that was once offered with the 911 Carrera RS model from the 964 Series.

A strip (black or white) runs along the entire length of the vehicle, as well as on both sides with the “Porsche” inscription. Inside, the interior is covered in black leather with illuminated door sill panels in stainless steel and the Porsche Crest on the headrests.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Style Edition will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine with 300 hp (221 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 6-speed manual gearbox. A 7-speed automatic PDK gearbox is also an option. It reaches 62 mph in 5.1 seconds (4.7 seconds with PDK), with a top speed of 171 mph (275 kph). It is mounted on a set of 20-inch rims that Porsche premiered on the 718 Spyder.

Source: Porsche

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BMW M5 CS and BMW M 1000 RR in drag race, who was faster?

The question was always asked who is faster, a car or a motorcycle? The guys from the YouTube channel Carwow have given an answer at least when it comes to the same manufacturer. They compared the sports sedan BMW M5 CS and the motorcycle BMW M 1000 RR in a drag race.

The BMW M 1000 RR is powered by a 999cc inline four-cylinder engine with 212hp (156 kW) @ 13,000 rpm and 83 lb-ft (113 Nm) of torque @ 11,000 rpm. The motorcycle is homologated for the road and reaches a top speed of 190 mph (306 kph). In the UK, the 50 Years M 1000 RR costs around £35,000.

The BMW M5 CS is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 635 hp (467 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed transmission with launch control. With a weight of 1,825 kg (less than the standard M5), it reaches 62 mph in 3.0 seconds and 124 mph in 10.3 seconds, with a maximum speed of 189 mph (304 kph). In Great Britain, the BMW M5 CS costs around £141,000.

Back to the race. In the standard 1/4 mile, the M 1000 RR set a time of 10.3 seconds while the BMW M5 CS covered the same distance in 11 seconds. At 1/2 mile at 50 mph, both vehicles in third gear, the motorcycle was far faster. Then they repeated the race but this time the motorcycle started from fourth gear. Again the bike was elusive for the BMW M5 CS. The same thing happened when the motorcycle started from fifth and sixth gear.

In braking at a speed of 100 mph, the M5 CS achieved, as expected, a better result. Massive brakes, massive tires did their job.

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Source: Carwow via YouTube