Our drag racing series continues – and this time we’re bringing out the big guns!
What is the context of this drag race? Good question. We tried to find a reason for that but couldn’t – other than that it was probably a bit of fun.
Just like our first drag race, we’re going to throw Hyundai Ioniq 5N into the mix to give you an idea of what a fast electric car can achieve compared to these supercars.
Thanks again to Hyundai for helping cover the costs of completing this series (making MEGA is expensive, so without support it wouldn’t have happened, you can Read more about that part here).
The cars
We have to start with Lamborghini Countach. It’s a return to the old Countach in terms of design – but unlike the original Countach, this one uses the hybrid powertrain from the Lamborghini Sian.
It’s a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine that only produces 575kW of power. It’s paired with a 48V e-motor that produces 25kW of power, which combine to produce a peak power output of 599kW.
This engine and electric motor are combined with an all-wheel drive system, along with a seven-speed automated manual transmission. This is the most expensive car in this group (limited production of only 112 units) priced at about 5 million USD.
The other V12 in this group is epic Ferrari 812 Competition. That is the way-faster version based on the front-engine V12 Ferrari platform.
It uses a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 petrol engine, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and produces 610kW of power and 692Nm of torque.
It’s also priced at $1,035,768 before on-road costs and options – it really looks like they just punched in a bunch of numbers after 1 to get that price!
The Ferrari SF90 has the lowest cylinder count…but it packs a big punch.
It uses a turbocharged V8 engine that produces 575kW of power on its own. However, it is mated to a plug-in hybrid electric powertrain (three electric motors) that produces an additional 162kW for a whopping 735kW combined output, with 800Nm of torque.
It uses an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. It costs around $1 million, not including on-road costs… and options.
The challenger is achievable
Price from $111,000 before on-road costscompletely electric Hyundai Ioniq 5N uses a two-motor all-wheel drive powertrain that produces 448kW of power and 740Nm of torque.
Those power outputs increase to 478kW and 770Nm with the N Grin Boost function – which can also be combined with a launch control function.
It has a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 3.4 seconds with N Grin Boost function active.
It also has a bunch of other functions like the ability to destroy tires, make engine sounds, and even fictitious gear shifting with pulses to make it feel like an internal combustion car with a DCT.
Result
The results really surprised us. The Countach bounces off the blocks like a race car, which makes it a bit difficult for the 812 Compizione to keep up. But it’s a different story in rolling racing, where things are a little closer.
But everything ended when SF90 got involved. It treats the Countach as if it were a toy with a dead battery. It rides on a Lamborghini unlike anything else – something truly crazy.
The last run with the Hyundai wasn’t a huge surprise – but it’s interesting that it can keep up – especially considering it’s worth 45 times more less than More than Countach!
| Mean of transportation | 0-100 km/h | 80-120 km/h | 1/4 mile | 0-200km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari SF90 Stradale | 3.09 | 1.79 | 10:30 @ 233.99km/h | 7.95 seconds |
| Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 | 3.24 | 1.72 | 10.77 seconds @ 211.43km/h | 9.56 seconds |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5N | 3.52 | 1.86 | 11.32 seconds @ 195.92km/h | – |
| Ferrari 812 Competition | 3.79 | 1.57 | 10.99 seconds @ 220.33km/h | 9.33 seconds |
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