Ferrari 458 Speciale v Audi RS7 Performance: DRAG RACE

Can an Audi RS7 Performance take down a Ferrari 458 Speciale over the 1/4-mile? Well, it’s time to find out!

Let’s see how the two compare. Starting with the Ferrari, it’s powered by a 4.5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 that can produce 605hp and 540Nm of torque. This power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and it weighs around 1,395kg. As new in 2015, this car would have set you back around £208,000.

As for the RS7, it’s powered by a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 that can produce 630hp and 850Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and the car weighs in at 2,065kg. It’s a fair bit cheaper than the Ferrari, costing around £133,000.

Think it may be an easy win for the RS7? Well, we’ve got another car lined up to go against the Ferrari if it can’t beat the RS7… An all-new Audi S3! This is powered by a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo that produces 333hp and 420Nm. This sends power to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and it tips the scales at 1,610kg. As new, this car only costs £48,000.

So will the Ferrari take down the RS7? Or will it only find success against the S3? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[Manchler]

The drag race we never knew would happen or never thought would want to happen.

[adriangrzegorczyk]

Hello,
I might be mistaken, but the reason for the difference in braking performance between those cars, most likely is:
Ferrari has: Michelin Cup 2 in widths = 245 (front), 305 (rear)
Audi has: Continental Sport Contact 7 in widths = 285 (front), 285 (rear)
So because Cup 2's on Ferrari need additional heat buildup for optimal performance, the main reason is that Audi has wider section tires on the front. Front tires contribute to most of the deceleration, when weight shifts to the front, so Audi has advantage in the contact patch during this process.
Cheers.

[daytoncorl]

The Audi RS7(as is the RS6, RSQ8, Urus and Cayenne Turbo) is fitted with the largest front brakes ever fitted to any production vehicle ever, 450mm Carbon Ceramic brakes with a massive 10-piston caliper, that fitted with 4, 500lbs of weight to increase traction that negates the increase in momentum, thats why the RS7 stopped quicker.

[ALMXDP]

Really don’t care who wins, I’m just here to hear the Speciale.

[frs]

Matt saying “gappington” was something i didnt know i needed

[Sakkie_S_M]

Hi Matt,

I’ve got a challenge idea for you—how about racing the entire evolution of Ferrari’s mid-engine V8 series? Starting from the Dino 308 GT4, all the way to the F8 Tributo. It would be epic to see how these iconic Ferraris stack up against each other on the track. 1. Dino 308 GT4 (1973–1980)
2. Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS (1975–1985)
3. Ferrari 328 GTB/GTS (1985–1989)
4. Ferrari 348 TB/TS (1989–1995)
5. Ferrari F355 (1994–1999)
6. Ferrari 360 Modena/Spider (1999–2005)
7. Ferrari F430 (2004–2009)
8. Ferrari 458 Italia/Spider/Speciale (2009–2015)
9. Ferrari 488 GTB/Spider/Pista (2015–2019)
10. Ferrari F8 Tributo/Spider (2019–present)

[kershkomlev]

I actually remember driving the 458 (in wet) and saying it is less exciting than gallardo superleggera. It felt comfortable until you pushed hard (you wouldn't do that in wet, it's RWD). Than Speciale came out and I have to say 458 is THE BEST Ferrari ever and one of the best cars on this planet.

[SvenTheBurningMan]

12:10 the reason is that guy can’t drive

[Calvin_Western]

458 got a red paint with red seatbelt also the RS7 with blue paint and blue seatbelt, cool detail

[Kornel-tcjw]

I dont care how fast the new turbo V8’s are, that N/A v8 is a masterpiece

[HyPe_Proxima]

I want to see how an RS3 would do against the 458

[TheMindUnlocked]

4:33 such slow reaction times on launches. But audi is faster no doubt still

[ekabashii]

Nah we got Audi bullying Ferrari before Gta 6☠️😭

[SBGT.]

That ferrari with the plate “ADHD AF” is funny asf

[zonixfnn]

'the blue car' had me rollin 😂😂💀

[jhuh]

How old are the tyres on the Speciale? It seem to have absolutely no grip on launching or breaking.

[Sandile]

Can we please see GT63s E-Performance v Audi RS7 Performance v BMW M5CS v Porsche Panamera Turbos S E Hybrid

[gohopoho]

Love the numberplate on that Ferrari 😂

[aaryavgopalakrishna]

The old rs7 performance had already beaten the 458 in drag races!

[ftejeda]

the RS7 is so nice, there is always chargers that think they got something for it and they are always blown away how fast it is and how hard I can launch it and not spin out like them.