Jeep has celebrated the launch of its fastest ever SUV, the V8-engined Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, with a Top Trumps inspired drag race. The limited edition Jeep clocked 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds and 11.48 seconds for the quarter-mile straight against two iconic poster cars – the original Audi Quattro and TVR …
Read More »Wild drag race: Formula E car vs cheetah
A 100% electric Formula E car has taken part in a head-to-head race with a cheetah to highlight the impact of climate change on a species increasingly under threat. The world’s fastest land animal and Montreal E-Prix race winner Jean-Eric Vergne lined up against each other on a landing strip in …
Read More »Tesla Model S P100D vs Ferrari 458 Italia
Watch what happened when a Tesla and Ferrari squared up against each other on the drag strip at Santa Pod Raceway. The duo were taking part in the Ultimate Street Car event, to show modified petrol car fans what modern electric vehicles are capable of. Far from settling with a …
Read More »Morgan Aero 8 vs aerobatic plane
A Watch a unique drag race pitting Morgan’s fastest model against a Pitts S2S muscle biplane. At the wheel of the Aero 8 was Jon Wells, Morgan’s Head of Design and the man who crafted Morgan’s flagship performance car. Boasting a 4.8 litre BMW V8 engine developing 367bhp and weighing …
Read More »007’s cars in virtual drag race
Have you ever wondered what would happen if all the star cars to have featured in the James Bond movies took part in a race? Using official engine stats and expert advice, JustPark have created a digital simulator that pits 077’s classic motors against each other in a quarter mile drag race. The …
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