This Mercedes F1 car was driven by Lewis Hamilton at 14 out of the 19 events during the 2013 Formula One season, and it was the winner of the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 2.4L V8 engine with an 18,000-rpm redline generating 750 horsepower with an additional 80 horsepower available through the kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), mated to a seven-speed semi-automatic transmission.
Most would assume a Redbull RB8 F1 car would be the quickest in a drag race, but when pit against a MotoGP bike, rally car, and electric van in the ultimate drag racing showdown, things are a lot closer than you may think. For starters, the 850 hp F1 car weighs a mere 1,543 pounds, while the KTM RC16 bike clocks in at just 346 pounds and makes 270 hp.
Most would think that a Red Bull F1 car would most certainly be faster than any production vehicle, but the Rimac Nevera and McMurtry Spierling have other things in mind. More specifically, we’re looking at the Red Bull RB8, which is powered by a Renault RS27-2012 2.4L V8 engine making 750 hp, mated to a 7-speed, hydraulic power shift gearbox.
Lando Norris, a Belgian-British F1 driver, recently picked up his custom McLaren 765LT Spider by MSO (McLaren Special Operations), and it’s a doozy. Some of the customization options include sleek Gloss Blue Tint Visual carbon fiber body pieces, paired with Stain Visual carbon fiber, Lando Yellow brake calipers, and Satin Black wheels.
Who better to test out the all-new Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer than two-time F1 champion Max Verstappen? That’s exactly what went down ahead of the Miami GP last weekend, and lots of donuts ensued. It’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.2L electrified V6 INDYCAR power unit and transmission that generates 800hp, all under a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid chassis.