Drag Race: Does A Porsche 911 GT3 RS Stand A Chance Against A Maserati MC20? - Storyboard

16 photos & 1 videos
  • Drag Race: Does A Porsche 911 GT3 RS Stand A Chance Against A Maserati MC20? - Storyboard - video 188091
  • Drag Race: Does A Porsche 911 GT3 RS Stand A Chance Against A Maserati MC20? - Storyboard - image 187960
  • As part of its annual Performance Vehicle of the Year award, MotorTrend organized a few drag races
    As part of its annual Performance Vehicle of the Year award, MotorTrend organized a few drag races
  • One of the cars is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which packs A 4.0-L N/A engine with 518 hp
    One of the cars is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which packs A 4.0-L N/A engine with 518 hp
  • The GT3 RS seems better suited for track use with its focus on aero and lap times
    The GT3 RS seems better suited for track use with its focus on aero and lap times
  • The Maserati MC20 Cielo is a mid-engine sports car, that boasts more horsepower 621 hp from its 3.0-L twin-turbo V6
    The Maserati MC20 Cielo is a mid-engine sports car, that boasts more horsepower 621 hp from its 3.0-L twin-turbo V6
  • However, it weighs 3,920 lbs, which is 700 lbs more than the GT3 RS' 3,220 lbs
    However, it weighs 3,920 lbs, which is 700 lbs more than the GT3 RS' 3,220 lbs
  • So, the MC20 packs more power, but the GT3 RS is lighter. Which RWD car will win?
    So, the MC20 packs more power, but the GT3 RS is lighter. Which RWD car will win?
  •  Despite the weight advantage, the GT3 RS initially struggles due to the runway surface
    Despite the weight advantage, the GT3 RS initially struggles due to the runway surface
  • But once it was hooked, the GT3 RS blitzed past the MC20 and took the win
    But once it was hooked, the GT3 RS blitzed past the MC20 and took the win
  • The Porsche completed the quarter-mile in 10.9 seconds, where as the Maserati took 11.7 seconds
    The Porsche completed the quarter-mile in 10.9 seconds, where as the Maserati took 11.7 seconds
  • This victory highlights that its not always about power
    This victory highlights that its not always about power
  • A lightweight design is equally important in achieving a higher top speed
    A lightweight design is equally important in achieving a higher top speed
  • Next, Swipe up to find out which car will win in a duel between a McLaren 750S and a Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06.
    Next, Swipe up to find out which car will win in a duel between a McLaren 750S and a Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06.
  • Drag Race: Does A Porsche 911 GT3 RS Stand A Chance Against A Maserati MC20? - Storyboard - image 187955
  • Drag Race: Does A Porsche 911 GT3 RS Stand A Chance Against A Maserati MC20? - Storyboard - image 187958
  • Drag Race: Does A Porsche 911 GT3 RS Stand A Chance Against A Maserati MC20? - Storyboard - image 187959