Audi R8 AWD v RWD: Winter Tyre DRAG RACE

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It’s time for an Audi R8 RWD vs AWD drag race… With a twist!

Mat and Daniel have pulled up at an indoor ski slope, and they’re about to race each other uphill in these two mighty supercars.

Under the surface, these two cars are almost identical. They’re both powered by the same 5.2-litre naturally-aspirated V10. In the RWD, it produces 570hp and 550Nm of torque, whereas in the AWD it puts down 620hp and 580Nm. The RWD is lighter, though, tipping the scales at 1,590kg. In comparison, the AWD weighs 1,695kg.

However, this is no ordinary drag race! They’ll both start out with summer tyres fitted, after which they’ll switch over to winter tyres! Will there be a noticeable difference? And will the lighter RWD R8 stand a chance?

There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[carwow]

What other cars should we drag race on snow? 👀

[yissibiiyte]

Now all you need is a rocket powered Mini on skis...

[KevinTalbotTV]

Epic! I'm surprised they got up there at all!!

[frankomrkic]

This video perfectly sums up why you should always get yourself a proper set of winter tires.

[capybarathepullupper]

its officially the weirdest and the most goofy drag race ever.... i love it

[okithdesilva]

It's amazing how winter tires completely changed everything in this drag race!

[itswhip]

Since this comparison has been done to death already, I'd actually like to see a side by side of winter tires vs all-season.

[nicksnerotw]

As a German i can say, these subtitles are just sublime 😂😂😂

[davekennedy]

This is such a fun and interesting video! I always wondered how good winter tyres were and I also wondered what the advantage was with AWD/Quattro? We can now see that both are very, very impressive!

[sejo_hozei]

It's just keeps getting better and better....well done Mat and Carwow🔥🔥💯

[OffensiveProduction]

Honestly, this video here is the real reason I follow and watch car wow. These crazy fun and unique comparisons and tests you guys come up with. Yeah I like the regular legit car reviews, the commentary is great, but a car review is dime a dozen on YouTube.

[calebcliftonmastersefyroth]

Whatever type of investment you decide to get into, I think the key message here or for me rather is to start investing no matter how small. When you invest, you're buying a day that you don't have to work.. I pray everyone reading this become successful

[automotivania]

Well this is interesting. Thanks for the drag races that no one needs but we all want!

[supercar]

They sounded insane with summer tyres on trying to go full power up the slope 🔥

[philipnzuki]

*Wow....was not expecting this😂😂....carwow never ceases to amaze us*

[Xangura]

The difference between summer and winter tyres is shocking. Just for comparison i think it would be really interesting to do a test with all season tyres :)

[roanoconnor]

I love that they use the same voice for the race countdowns. I'd love to see whoever it is in a race!

[CJ-.]

3:35 was the best part of this video 🔥🔥
It was sounding like f1 cars

[Sandalssss]

Shows how much of a difference winter tyres make!

[BigSD]

8:03 “Never be gentle from the beginning always smash it from the start” Mat 2022