Ferrari 296 GTB Takes on McLaren 765LT and Porsche GT2 RS is a Supercar Drag Racing Showdown

Is the Ferrari 296 GTB faster than both the McLaren 765LT and Porsche GT2 RS? CarWow wanted to find out so they pit all three supercars against each other in a drag racing showdown. Weighing in at 3,241 pounds, the 296 GTB is powered by a hybrid powertrain with a twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6, pared with two electric motors, generating a combined 819 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque.

As for the McLaren 765LT, it boasts a turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine generating 755 hp along with 590 lb-ft. of torque, enabling it to hit 62 mph in under 3-seconds. Lastly, the Porsche GT2 RS packs a twin-turbocharged 3.8L MDH.NA flat-6 engine making 691 hp and 551 lb-ft of torque. How do they fare against each other? Let’s just say that Ferrari did a marvelous job engineering the 296 GTB, but we won’t spoil the results for you.