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In a drag race held in the UK, a Shelby Cobra replica, equipped with a modern 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine from a Mustang, outperformed a Ford Mustang GT and a Dodge Viper GTS. The Cobra completed the race in 12.5 seconds, followed by the Viper at 12.7 seconds, and the Mustang at 13.6 seconds. The Cobra's impressive performance is attributed to its powerful engine and lightweight design.
In a recent Dragtimes video, three of the world's quickest production electric vehicles—Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire, and Rimac Nevera—compete in a half-mile drag race. The Tesla, with 1,020 horsepower, is outmatched by the 1,234-hp Lucid and the 1,914-hp Rimac. Despite traction issues, the Rimac ultimately wins with a 13.84-second half-mile time at 203.9 mph. The Lucid Air Sapphire impresses by leading most of the race against the Rimac, showcasing the fierce competition among these high-performance EVs.