Audi R8 v RS e-tron GT: DRAG RACE

It’s time to find out which Audi is the quickest over the quarter-mile - the Audi R8 V10 Performance, or the RS e-tron GT?

Now on paper, the RS e-tron GT should easily snatch the win. Its two electric motors provide four-wheel drive and combine to produce 646hp and 830Nm of torque. As a result, it’s the most powerful Audi you can buy in 2022!

In comparison, the R8 comes with a 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 that’s good for 620hp and 580Nm of torque. So it’s no slouch, but ultimately it provides less power than the e-tron GT! However, there’s one key difference between these two cars. Whereas the R8 weighs in at 1,595kg, the RS e-tron GT is a whole lot heavier, tipping the scales at 2,345kg!

So will the weight difference prove costly? Or will the instant release of electric power push the e-tron to victory? There’s only one way to find out - LET’S RACE!

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[carwow]

R8 or RS e-tron GT - which would you choose? 👀

[alexanderelmandersen]

The exterior shots for this one was a 10+/10

[GideonBabson]

Matt saying “COME ONN” gained him an extra 50hp 😂😂

[codexnecro]

Matt not jumping the start when he is losing! It is some sort of miracle xD

[datable]

That R8 sounds incredible from inside and out!

[rebuildingdad]

Let's be honest here, I don't remember seeing the R8 ever beating any car they put up against it. It's like they're trying to punish the R8.

[treborheminway]

Id like to see several brake tests in a row. 1) measure shortest 2) estimate fade 3) get a feel for repeatability. Let's face it, the 1 foot you won by could easily be a difference in when each driver started braking. Actually should probably be a tie in less than a couple of feet. Either that or at least confirm with accelerometer.

[ricemagician]

One thing is clear. R8 is creating all the drama during the race thanks to it's amazing sound.

[rogercohn]

Two great cars. One of best examples of each class. And so evenly matched. I thought they would be close but this was so close. Amazing. Thank you guys.

[kissgergo]

The sound of a V10 R8 launching is the best thing ever and no one can convince me otherwise

[SeandeDios]

Matt could you also please start posting the HP/weight of each car on the stats page? It seems like a good metric to compare ICE vs EVs.

[okithdesilva]

This is the ultimate Audi drag race I've been waiting for! This is one of my favourite Carwow drag race ever!

[dzontravolta]

That sound is epic looks great to, imagine just putting a turbo on that R8, the sky is the limit. 💪🏼🔥

[HarryHorrorYT]

Must be the best gasoline vs electric car drag race ❤

[gtonroad]

Just imagining that the next R8 will be purely electric makes me sad. They can be fast but they don't excite like this wonderful V-10.

[supersalmon]

I drove that E-Tron RS GT at work the other day it was insane!

[cletusponteus]

I’d Love to see the on paper 0-60 added to the stats!

[knight]

Just the sound of that R8 makes it the winner

[impulsearcade]

Absolutely fantastic, full SUPPORT for you ✌

[tasoshalvatzis]

Did you lower the budget by moving in another smaller airport? Nice vid by the way thanks 😎