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The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 outperforms the Ferrari 296 GTB in a drag race, being faster and significantly cheaper, with the Corvette producing more horsepower and clocking quicker quarter-mile times, highlighting its impressive value and performance in the supercar segment.
The article reports on a drag race between the American Corvette ZR1 and the Italian Lamborghini Revuelto, highlighting the ZR1's impressive performance and competitive edge despite being less expensive, with the race showcasing the ZR1's capability to challenge much pricier supercars.
In a U-Drag Race comparison, the base Corvette outperformed the Ford Mustang Dark Horse in acceleration, handling, and braking, despite similar power outputs, with the Corvette being faster in all aspects and costing significantly more. The test highlights the Corvette's superior mid-engine design over the front-engine Mustang.
In a U-Drag race, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray outperformed the Ford Mustang Dark Horse in acceleration, quarter-mile time, and overall circuit time, despite the Mustang's higher horsepower and lower price, highlighting the Corvette's superior performance in this test.
A Georgia man conducted a drag race between a $130,000 Tesla Cybertruck and a gas-powered Ram TRX, with the Cybertruck decisively winning due to its electric motor, highlighting its superior acceleration over traditional trucks, though it remains slower than some other Tesla models like the Model S Plaid.
CarWow's latest drag race features a 2019 Ford Mustang GT, a Shelby Cobra replica, and a 1998 Dodge Viper, all with 460 horsepower. Despite the Mustang's launch control, the Cobra consistently wins the quarter-mile races due to its lighter weight and larger rear tires, while the Viper takes the lead in a half-mile race. The Mustang, however, excels in braking tests thanks to its ABS, outperforming the other two vehicles.
A Michigan woman, Kadie Price, was killed at a drag-racing event after pushing her 2-year-old daughter to safety when an out-of-control vehicle veered into the crowd. The incident occurred at Silver Lake State Park Sand Dunes, and an investigation is ongoing.
The Tesla Model S Plaid, known for its impressive performance, recently competed against the $600,000 Lamborghini Revuelto in a series of drag races, rolling races, and brake tests. Despite the Revuelto's hybrid powertrain and lighter weight, the Model S Plaid often emerged victorious, showcasing its prowess even against high-end supercars. The Lamborghini Revuelto, while offering a unique and thrilling driving experience, comes at a significantly higher price point compared to the Tesla Model S Plaid.
In a drag race showdown, the Audi RS4 Competition, with its 450-hp V-6 engine, was only 0.5 seconds slower than the more powerful RS7 Performance, which boasts a 630-hp V-8 engine. Despite the RS4's lighter weight and remapped gearbox, it completed the quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds compared to the RS7's 11.3 seconds. The RS4 is not available in the U.S., but American enthusiasts can still enjoy other high-performance Audi models like the RS3, RS5, RS7, and RS6 Avant.
A drag race between the Fisker Ocean and Tesla Model Y demonstrates that power isn't everything in electric vehicles, with the Fisker Ocean boasting more power but weighing significantly more than the Model Y. Despite the Ocean's 564 horsepower and 536 pound-feet of torque, the Model Y's 527 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque prove competitive. The race highlights the challenges of delivering on performance promises, particularly for startups like Fisker, which is facing financial difficulties and production delays.
Drag star and actor Shangela, known for her appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race and A Star Is Born, has been accused by multiple individuals of sexual assault and coercive behavior. The allegations span from 2012 to 2018 in various locations, and include claims of nonconsensual sexual encounters while the accusers were inebriated. Shangela has denied the allegations through his lawyer, and a previously settled civil lawsuit against him alleged rape. The accusers, who identify as queer, have come forward to hold Shangela accountable for his alleged actions.
In a drag race between the Porsche 911 Turbo S and the Tesla Cybertruck, the Cybertruck initially takes the lead due to its surprising acceleration, but the 911's superior aerodynamics ultimately allow it to win both from a standstill and a rolling start, despite having over 200 less horsepower. While the Cybertruck demonstrates impressive performance at slower speeds, the Porsche 911 Turbo S emerges as the true king of acceleration in this showdown.
A new video from Carwow features a drag race showdown between the legendary GT40, the GT Mk2, and the 2017 Ford GT, showcasing the evolution of the Ford GT lineage. The latest GT, with a quarter-mile time of 11 seconds, proves to be a whole second faster than its predecessor and 2.9 seconds faster than the original GT40, highlighting the significant performance differences between the three supercars.
RuPaul used his Emmy acceptance speech to defend drag performers reading in libraries, urging people to listen to drag queens and emphasizing the power of knowledge. RuPaul's Drag Race won the Emmy for Outstanding Competition Program, marking its sixth win since 2018. Succession and The Bear dominated the 75th Emmy Awards, with Succession winning Best Drama Series and actors Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin taking home acting trophies. Additionally, RuPaul won Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program, bringing his total Emmy wins to 16.
In a drag race between a Ford Mustang GT and a C7 Corvette, the Mustang lost control and crashed into a wall while trying to catch up to the Corvette. The cause of the crash is unclear, but it is speculated that cold tires and a poor launch may have contributed. The driver walked away without major injuries. The incident adds to the reputation of Mustangs being prone to crashing, perpetuating the stereotype.