It ain’t a Trackhawk but it is fast. This Jeep Grand Cherokee is turning heads and breaking hearts when he posts a top speed of 154 mph during qualifying rounds of the Extreme Roll Racing Class. With a number like that, 1320 Video wandered down to the pits to see what was cooking under the hood of this SUV. Not a Trackhawk, this all-wheel drive Jeep is powered by a built 426 cubic-inch HEMI with a massive (94-millimeter) turbo. The transmission and rear end are also upgraded to accommodate all the extra horsepower. This thing is scary fast. After competing Read More
Someone is headed for a straight-up street thumping tonight, as a pair of menacing 2018 models rip up the asphalt in roll racing action. One modified import and one modified domestic are tuned up and ready to claim their share of the glory in this 1,000hp battle. Batten down the hatches and prepare to burn rubber. The 2018 Audi RS3 is an all-wheel drive sedan with a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. In stock trim, the RS3 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5-seconds. Featured in this video is an RS3 modified with a Read More
This video is a tip of the hat to modern electric vehicles. The latest chapter in the uncertain story of battery powered electric vehicles could be titled ‘Pickup Trucks’. EV cars have basically gone as far as the current technology will allow. From a performance standpoint, these quiet cruisers have surpassed expectations by leaps and bounds. Now, it’s time to test the high-performance EV pickup market. That’s what we’ll be looking at today. The all-wheel drive prototype Tesla Cybertruck utilizes a battery powered tri-motor setup to realize 845hp and 686 lb.-ft. of torque. At a curb weight of 6,800-pounds, the Read More
We race the new Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 vs my Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica down the 1/4 Mile In the world of high-performance supercars, the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 and the Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica stand out as top contenders. Each brings a unique set of attributes to the table, from their eye-catching designs to their heart-racing performance capabilities. Let’s dive into a detailed comparison of these two automotive marvels. Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica: This model is a visual feast, integrating elements from various past concept cars. The Y-shaped Ypsilon design around the LED headlights and the air curtains are notable features. It Read More
As temperatures drop in Chi-town, the street racing scene heats up. The competition is at a record high as elite street racers from across the land converge on an undisclosed location in the Midwest. Get ready for some white-knuckle, single elimination, winner-take-all dig racing action from the streets of Street City, Mexico. Up first are several introductions. Meet the Audi TT with a 1050 Turbo kit, a Firebird with a big motor, a big turbo and a TH400 automatic transmission and a Cicio Nissan GT-R with enough horsepower to win the whole thing. First to take the track is the Read More
Here we have a matchup on the streets of Mexico. The apple of every Toyota enthusiast’s eye is the MK4 Supra. Tonight – in this video – a modified Supra will be rolling out against a top tier Chevrolet. Let’s see what these two contraptions have to offer. The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 is a rear-wheel drive coupe powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 engine that can muster 455hp and 455 lb.-ft. of torque in stock trim. The Camaro can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9-seconds and turn the quarter-mile in 12.2-seconds @ 118 mph. Tipping the Read More
Drag races of this magnitude are as rare as hen’s teeth. It’s not common to see the owner of a $3.8-million Bugatti willing to enter into a contest of speed – much less one willing to run against a modified Lamborghini. What’s that you ask? The Lambo price? Only about a half-million dollars (with the current mods). Made in France, the all-wheel drive Bugatti is well heeled with a mid-mounted 8.0-liter W16 engine with four turbochargers. This beast of a power plant can churn out 1,578hp and 1,180 lb.-ft. of torque at peak RPM. In stock trim, the Chiron SS Read More
In what has become the gold standard for performance in production vehicles, Car and Driver Magazine gathered some of the most capable cars – and SUVs – for a test of acceleration and braking prowess. Have a look at the vehicles in this contest and let us know what other vehicles should have been included. Beginning at the 8:44 mark, we find the Toyota GR Supra 3.0. Equipped with a twin turbocharged inline 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, the GR Supra can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6-seconds and meander through the quarter-mile in 12.4-seconds @ 114 mph. In this Read More
