Rimac Nevera Competes Against McMurtry Speirling in Drag Race Featuring F1 Car
Which vehicle prevails in a drag race: the Rimac Nevera, the McMurtry Speirling, or a Formula One car that clinched a World Championship a decade ago? Can electric supercars hold their own against F1 technology from the past? Or does the F1 car still maintain the upper hand?
Carwow embarked on a mission to resolve these queries in its latest drag race. Leading the trio in power, the Rimac Nevera boasts a remarkable 1,914 horsepower and 1,740 pound-feet of torque (equivalent to 2,360 newton-meters). Despite being the heaviest contender at 5,071 pounds (2,300 kilograms), more than twice the weight of the McMurtry, the Nevera demonstrates remarkable speed, accelerating from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 1.9 seconds and attaining a top speed of 258 mph.
Following closely is the McMurtry Spierling, a featherweight at 2,205 pounds (1,000 kg), delivering 1,000 horsepower. Complementing its instant electric torque is a fan system generating over 4,400 pounds (2,000 kg) of downforce. Accelerating with the ferocity of a cannonball, the Spierling achieves 60 mph in a mere 1.4 seconds and caps its speed at 150 mph. Notably, it secured a record-breaking performance at the Goodwood Hill Climb, clocking a time of 39.08 seconds.
Lastly, the F1 car in the spotlight is Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull RB8, a relic from his triumphant 2012 Formula One World Championship season. The lightest of the bunch at approximately 1,540 pounds (700 kg) and the least potent with 800 horsepower, the RB8 may seem outmatched on paper. Nevertheless, it emanates a sense of purpose, with Red Bull's reserve driver, Liam Lawson, embracing the challenge.
Regrettably, the Red Bull RB8 falls short from a standing start. Both the Nevera and Spierling rapidly vanish into the distance before Lawson can even engage second gear. Even with a 50 mph rolling start, the F1 car struggles as it's configured for high downforce to optimize acceleration. Its solitary victory lies in the briefest stopping distance from 100 mph.
While both electric-powered, the Nevera and Spierling stand apart. The Spierling unequivocally dominates in acceleration, ensuring victory in a quarter-mile drag race nine times out of ten. Meanwhile, the Nevera shines in top speed, unable to match the Spierling's rapid acceleration but holding a notable advantage of 60 to 70 mph, allowing it to surge ahead in lengthier races.
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