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Does A Stock McLaren 765LT Stand Any Chance Against A 1,100 HP Twin-Turbo Audi R8?

We all know the McLaren 765LT is exceptionally quick, but can it hold its own against a twin-turbocharged Audi R8?

This test was organized by British YouTuber 888MF and saw the Audi and McLaren pitted against each other on a runway for a series of drag races.

As you would imagine, the R8 has the power advantage as its twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V10 churns out around 1,100 hp. Meanwhile, the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 of the McLaren 765LT has 755 hp, although dyno tests have revealed that figure to be quite conservative. Power for the McLaren is sent to the rear wheels while the Audi has an all-wheel drive system.

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The driver of the McLaren gets the better start in the first race and is able to open up a small lead over the Audi. However, as the speeds start to increase, the R8 makes the most of its extra power and sprints past the 765LT, ultimately finishing a couple of car lengths ahead of its British rival.

The second race is very similar to the first; the Audi fails to match the McLaren off the line, as according to the owner, it wasn’t launching properly. However, that didn’t matter as it ended up catching and passing the McLaren before the finish line, finishing with a quarter-mile time of 9.59 seconds, which is very impressive considering the races were not performed on a prepped drag strip.

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This Might Just Be The Loudest Audi RS Q8 On Earth

Sure, the Audi RS Q8 may not have a Lamborghini badge but this thing has proven itself to be one of the most remarkable SUVs on the planet and featured in this video is an especially impressive RS Q8.

This RS Q8 has been worked on by a company called jdegnineering.nl and benefits from a Stage 2 tune that helps boost the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 up to 760 hp and 781 lb-ft (1,060 Nm) of torque. With this added grunt, the SUV is able to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.2 seconds and can continue through to a 205 mph (330 km/h) top speed.

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Complementing the engine tune is an aftermarket exhaust system free of any filters and restrictors that would usually hamper airflow and sound. Consequently, this RS Q8 sounds truly animalistic and roars the moment the throttle is pressed. The exhaust also loves to pop and crackle on the overrun, even more so than a standard Lamborghini Urus.

As standard, the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 of the RS Q8 muscles out 591 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. All of this grunt is sent through a quattro all-wheel drive system courtesy of an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. An RS Q8 fresh off the showroom floor can hit 62 mph in 3.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) but if the owner opts for the dynamic package, this top speed is increased to 190 mph (306 km/h).

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The Audi RS2 Is A Porsche-Built Amazing Oddity From The 1990s

The Audi RS2 is one of the automaker’s most intriguing performance models and Doug DeMuro recently picked up the keys to one.

In the 1990s, Audi was struggling and decided to launch a new performance car. To make the RS2 a reality, it recruited the help of Porsche and set about creating a go-fast version of the 80 Avant. This was the result.

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Porsche outfitted Audi’s 2.2-liter inline-five engine with a larger turbocharger, a larger intercooler, a bespoke ECU and a new camshaft, among others. All up, it delivered 311 hp and 302 lb-ft (410 Nm) of torque, which were pretty impressive figures for a station wagon in the early 1990s. With a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time of 4.8 seconds, DeMuro says it was so quick that it took Audi a decade to produce a road-legal car that could out-accelerate the RS2.

It’s not just the engine that Porsche worked on. The RS2 also features Porsche brakes, wheels from a 911 Turbo, and a bespoke suspension setup, again done by Porsche. In fact, the RS2 was actually built at Porsche’s factory.

So, why did Audi tap Porsche on the shoulder to build the RS2? Well, it’s quite simple. At the time, Audi didn’t have the reputation needed to produce a high-performance street car like the RS2, despite its motorsport success. By linking up with Porsche, it got the credibility it needed. As for Porsche, it agreed to the deal as it was near bankruptcy at the time and simply needed the money.

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The Audi RS2 Is An Incredible Machine That You Can Now Enjoy In The U.S.

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While the United States sadly misses out on many exciting vehicles that enthusiasts in Europe get to enjoy, the 25-year importation rule does mean that buyers can get their hands on some older, but still pretty impressive, machines such as the Audi RS2.

The German car manufacturer produced the car between March 1994 and July 1995 with the help of Porsche. The RS2 was based on the Audi 80 Avant of the day and was also the company’s first ‘RS’ model.

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The RS2 is powered by a turbocharged inline-five-cylinder pumping out 311 hp at 6,500 rpm and 302 lb-ft (410 Nm) of torque at 3,000 rpm. This engine was based on a existing five-cylinder, to which Audi made a number of significant alterations including the fitment of a larger turbocharger, a heavy-duty intercooler, higher-flow fuel injectors, a newly designed camshaft, and a bespoke exhaust system.

According to the manufacturer, the RS2 can accelerate to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a mere 4.8 seconds and continue through to an electronically limited top speed of 163 mph (262 km/h).

The stunning blue example featured in the video was only recently imported into the country. Interestingly, it is the second RS2 owned by the same person and, with fewer than 3,000 examples produced worldwide, it has all the makings of a collectible, especially in the United States where there is probably just a handful around.

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BMW M8 Competition Takes On Mercedes-AMG GT R And Audi R8 On The Track

The M8 Competition is BMW’s most powerful production vehicle ever, but despite bearing this bold title, it’s by no means a supercar. Nevertheless, it’s got supercar-like performance and can put a really big smile on the face of its driver.

So, the most powerful Bimmer ever can smoke a lot of big names in a straight line, with the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) taking 3.1 seconds in the Competition Convertible. In this spec, the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 pumps out 617 HP (625 PS / 460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque, and the car has an MSRP of $155,500 in the U.S.

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We know what it can do on paper, but how does it translate into the real world, when its rivals are two open-top supercars and the battle ground is the Lausitzring circuit? AutoBildSportsCars had the M8 Competition Convertible pitted against the Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster and Audi R8 Performance Spyder, to see which one is faster around the German track.

Before checking out the video below, let’s talk specs – and more specifically, those of the other two competitors. The GT R Roadster is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that puts out 577 HP (585 PS / 430 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm). The 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint takes 3.5 seconds in this model, which starts at $189,750.

The 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 in the R8 Performance Spyder, on the other hand, develops 611 HP (620 PS / 456 kW) and 427 lb-ft (579 Nm) in the Euro-spec version, which was the one put to the test, for a 0-60 mph of 3.1 seconds. The U.S. model comes with 602 HP (610 PS / 449 kW) and 413 lb-ft (560 Nm), and adds two tenths of a second to the sprint time, while pricing starts at $208,100.

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