Red Bull F1 Car Gets Pit Against Bugatti Veyron in Extreme Drag Racing Showdown

You’d think a 1,543-pound Red Bull RB8 F1 car powered by a naturally aspirated 2.3L V8 engine making 789 hp would be the fastest vehicle in a straight line drag race, but the Bugatti Veyron and Porsche 918 Spyder want to put it to the test.

First up, the Porsche 918 Spyder boasts a naturally aspirated 4.6L V8 engine, paired with an electric motor on the front axle, that generate a combined 875 hp and 944 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. The Bugatti Veyron is definitely no slouch either, with its quad-turbocharged 8.0L W16 engine generating 987 hp and 922 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Keep in mind that these two hypercars may have more horsepower, but are significantly heavier at 3,690 pounds and 4,162 pounds, respectively. Let’s just say that weight plays a major factor in all three drag races.