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!
Mat's performance car deal: bit.ly/Mats-Choice-20-09
Mega Audi RS drag race: bit.ly/Audi-RS-Drag-Race
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[@carwow]

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

[@multigamer1213]

R8

[@okithdesilva129]

Both cars are insane! But I love the RS e-tron GT!

[@matthewnorman9803]

We need a Hyundai Getz on this channel day 48

[@user-fy4ln5cf4w]

RS e-tronGT

[@jacobrev6567]

Both

[@GideonBabson]

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

[@purwantiallan5089]

Thats cool man. Every single "COME ON" shout gains at least 40bhp.

[@Matriarchy_Feminism]

No. 5000hp

[@nicholasdevilliers4005]

was waiting for the clarkson type scream "HAMMOND"

[@ToAsTOnDeck]

He thinks he’s Yainni

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@Matriarchy_Feminism 100000.

[@alexanderelmandersen6779]

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

[@codexnecro666]

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

[@guycha0s380]

He's a hypocrite

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@guycha0s380 more like overhype or something.

[@MarcelB787]

@@guycha0s380 you're a clown

[@Charmer4856]

2:53 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Charmer4856]

@@guycha0s380 and a sore winner

[@bucknasty1390]

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.

[@gavinwyllie7855]

It's not particularly a fast car compared to its competitors, it sounds great though.

[@givemeajackson]

The r8 is naturally aspirated and heavy. It's not about straight line speed

[@bucknasty1390]

@@gavinwyllie7855 I agree. That's why I don't believe they should be putting it up against twin turbos and EVs. This one was still close though I have to admit.

[@dr.science_0177]

It's like a BMW i8. It's not the best sports car out there, you could get a better car with the same price but man does it look cool

[@victord8013]

@@qledd14 stock r8 is not

[@datable]

That R8 sounds incredible from inside and out!

[@gamblerar]

the sound of that V10 😍

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. V10 music sounds.

[@treborheminway3814]

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.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. We need those more.

[@OngoGablogian185]

Trebor "life of the party" Heminway wants to see more brake tests.

[@turkishgod5903]

Dawg why would they do that and risk warping the rotors and destroying the brake pads. And that’s just unsafe

[@gram40]

Umm, these are meant to be a bit of fun, not a quantitative measure of the cars performance.

[@treborheminway3814]

@@OngoGablogian185 well when you put it that way, screw the brake tests and take a shot. 😜

[@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.

[@ricemagician]

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

[@HARRYHORRORGANG]

Must be the best gasoline vs electric car drag race ❤

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. But the next i think we may see a drag race between this R8 and Chevelle Hot Rod.

[@kissgergo5202]

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

[@bmwonlooker]

*The sound of the V10 is epic* 🤯

[@KDCWGaming]

Insane vid! Thx for doing this drag race!!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Rated this drag race a SSS.

[@gtonroad7547]

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.

[@supertemplar3340]

After 2024 R8 will still be gasoline but combined with hybrid

[@romansenger2322]

Better than nothing

[@shaunaklonandkar9226]

Best car show channel is carwow ❤👏🏻👏🏻more races please 🙏🏻 n thanks 🙏🏻 for all the races till now

[@officialhcdesign]

Spoiler alert: The Audi won.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Audi R8 actually winning man.

[@Gilgamesh_4]

Which one?!

[@anonymous_.1833]

MAAAANNNNN! WTF

[@rodreelar1148]

Mf

[@darrenwallis7630]

The one with the spoiler?

[@knight2425]

Just the sound of that R8 makes it the winner

[@joe125ful]

Yep and design.

[@neutral_face5268]

R8 lost

[@Elias_g1]

@@joe125ful This is a scam. Please Report.

[@dvrchweesse1frfdozemkaanai594]

Sure 🤡

[@joe125ful]

@@Elias_g1 Yes i will report you:)

[@impulsearcade]

Absolutely fantastic, full SUPPORT for you ✌

[@purwantiallan5089]

Impulse Arcade, hope Carwow next gonna upload a drag race between GT3 Race Cars.

[@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.

[@purwantiallan5089]

That gonna spice them up further.

[@davidhayes4814]

The R8 every time….. one of the last high performance aspirated engines, whilst electric vehicles (great tech though they are) seem to be morphing into each other.

[@sh-hg4eg]

EV tech is crap. Lol.

[@skylined5534]

@@sh-hg4eg It's the batteries, they're hilariously heavy! I suppose if and when ultra lightweight power systems make a debut that will be genuinely that for performance ICE cars... but that's not going to be the case for a very long time I'd say!

[@vanderz1012]

​@skylined5534 very right you are! Unless they can get batteries to be much lighter, there is no way the big performance companies will go for it. Look at Germany and Italy blocking thag law for the EU outlawing gas cars 10 years from now. Ferrari, Lambo and Porsche said hell no. Even Pagani have given up on EV research cause batteries just don't work when it comes to weight (their words) and Porsche pledging to keep the 911 gas for as long as possible

[@dzontravolta3952]

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

[@flavioxy]

of course it's been done, and it's insane: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7GeH-mhbpjnpo

[@purwantiallan5089]

Only limit is gravity.

[@MurseTech64]

@@purwantiallan5089 No, technically the limit is the sky considering it needs oxygen to mix with the fuel to burn.

[@BullyBreaker]

7:40 “please leave me alone” priceless end to a wild video on so many levels. Good head to head competition shows minute advantages and disadvantages overall.

[@DanielSadjadian]

That lovely V10 should be cherished 🔥

[@purwantiallan5089]

Respect V10.

[@okithdesilva129]

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

[@ev.c6]

ok boomer

[@joe125ful]

Lol ultimate?

[@gavinwyllie7855]

And how many times have you said this exact comment on several Carwow vids🤔🙄

[@OutsideDuhBox]

Wow..promote video much? Also he already did this before...kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yeqeKaLmniqc

[@Robin-sf3gk]

@@ev.c6 grow up

[@xirfan]

The EV wins the race but the NA V10 wins our hearts ❤

[@fggaming6258]

You ain't wrong about that

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@fggaming6258 NA V10 won all of Audi's hearts, FG Gaming.

[@mamoruchiba752]

The EV won 3 of 6, where's the win here? Plus, let them have a race around a track and see those bloody EVs getting annihilated

[@klauskdk4125]

No.

[@Matriarchy_Feminism]

How?

[@codysteel3678]

I really loved this video I hope the r8 win against the etron. Your videos are the best and I could watch you for hours

[@cletusponteus317]

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

[@tasoshalvatzis2446]

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

[@bahaaebesat]

The scenary in this location is way better than the original one.

[@rdspam]

Agreed

[@arinzeanyaeche799]

Wow, like the new Edits to the Video.

[@danpxy]

I love the E-Tron rev sound check...🙂

[@tomwallach]

I think it's very impressive that the etron gt can keep up with the R8 even over 200kph.

[@supersalmon2279]

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

[@rishm7526]

R8 V10 Plus/Performance does quarter mile in 10.6 - 10.7 NOT 11.2 and RS etron GT takes 10.9 with full charge.

[@ayce2553]

The sound recording on this one is much better than normal Could actually hear the cars in detail

[@Alipro0077]

Editing and innuendos are elite this episode! 😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

Absolute bonkers, Alence. ABSOLUTE!

[@danesebruno]

Pretty impressive braking power from the eTron considering the weight

[@TheJessefuji]

Thanks for the drone footage at the end!

[@gooo1762]

Thanks a lot for the video!

[@alijaved6792]

You should also put the timing gear in the cars in drag races which measures the 0 to 60 time

[@shahidrainudeen225]

No i can't accept this result because R8 can do 10.7 secs. I have watched it in another carwow video

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent video!

[@Wavieraxe]

"He's not happy" that grin after 😂

[@jvenkatesh4317]

Mat has already had this race

[@stolaire]

And both of them were faster

[@saico.r8]

its strange, my R8 V10 Plus always does a 10.6 on the 1/4 mile. Maybe better fuel (102 Octane) here in germany.

[@redalink90]

6:37 Wait what. Did i hear that right, "you can feel him WHAAAT" 😳 😂

[@Ykir201]

I love the new runway🔥🔥

[@alextendo.inc.1881]

Those cars are BEAUTIFUL!

[@mks1702]

Didn't Matt already do this race a year ago?

[@eminick86]

theese two vs M5 cs would be amazing to see it can be either one ...please make it happen!

[@JellyLancelot]

THANK YOU for not putting a low pass filter on the external shots! The engines sound so much better!

[@telegrammeatcarwow1193]

🆙Thanks for watching 🔝🔝 message right away I have something for you 🆙🆙

[@dbcooper8741]

We need a one mile track asap! Come on Matt!!!!!!

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

But more importantly who the hell was DB Cooper ?

[@stiviajazi]

The sound of the R8 is just so gooooooood

[@stiviajazi]

@Hulk more than your mama

[@megueleventvibe5330]

Thank you for finally using a nicer runway. One that’s not overly wide for two cars where you can even see the car next to you haha.

[@rawpowerindia]

Wow! This video really helped me with the buying decision.

[@okithdesilva129]

I love both the Audi R8 and the Audi RS e-tron GT and I'm a huge Audi fanboy like the driver in that Audi RS e-tron GT!

[@rasherbasher8203]

Is there anything your not a fan of..

[@rasherbasher8203]

Bot

[@yeldaRooBTKAM]

I'm impressed. I really thought the electric car would be car lengths ahead. Well done r8

[@vikkkstar]

Nice video! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@markremington8000]

Let's take a moment to enjoy the sunny backdrop for this video ....seems very rare. ☀️

[@adrian-lj4py]

I am incredibly impressed by the RS's brakes. The performance is great and it's definetly on my list when I look to replace my model 3 performance.

[@romansenger2322]

Brakes? A braking with cold discs says nothing about brakes.

[@skylined5534]

@@romansenger2322 They may in some cases actually perform a lot worse when stone cold as well.

[@resadrecebli2263]

A drag race between Porsche 911 turbo S , Panamera Turbo S , Cayenne Turbo S ..... Basically every single Porsche Turbo S would be epic

[@alangil40]

You could also throw the Taycan Turbo S in there as well and I think the 911 would still just edge it out.

[@taylorm8220]

I swear you have done this race in the past

[@fbisecretagent6910]

That is my R8,thank you guys for having me 👍

[@obez42]

Didn’t realise the R/S e-tron GT was that fast! That would be my choice

[@textontelegramcarwow5535]

Hey 👆👆l've prize for you 🎁🎁

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat thank you so much for this insane video!

[@rasherbasher8203]

Insane...you're a bot

[@jonathansquires3114]

Awesome, just awesome!

[@inafrica936]

Pls add the cars range as well

[@lefaseemane934]

That e-tron launches like a bullet.... it's bloody fast 🤣👌💯🇿🇦

[@03056932]

not as much as I was expecting.

[@03056932]

not as much as I was expecting.

[@PalpatinesPlumber]

The E-tron is really impressive considering the space it also has over that R8

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

I wouldn't say that

[@swift2117]

Yes but you need 8 hours to charge it up again.

[@PalpatinesPlumber]

@@swift2117 Overnight will do

[@swift2117]

@@PalpatinesPlumber that's just limiting yourself way too much

[@d_all_in]

@@swift2117 limiting yourself to driving it only while you are awake?

[@Cpm_legit54]

I'm glad you let it hit the limiter😇🙏❤️

[@Ilovebassss]

Awesome 🤩 👌

[@nightsleeper2721]

The e-tron stopped so good even though it was 600kg heavier No, probably only 200kg, forgot to add the weight of Matt's enormous balls to the R8

[@TheXray54]

This R8 normally took 10.7s to do the 1/4 mile , she destroy everedy day the RS e-tron GT

[@snakeeyes9246]

And the E-tron has took as quick as 10.9 seconds. They were both a bit slower than normal in this race.

[@zodiac909]

That e-Tron's sound check sounded like a Lexus LFA, AMAZING!

[@TB-nr9oh]

Thats it! Theres more talk about were to click or what link to follow or were to sell your car or buy your car then theres talk about the cars! This show could have been so good with all the nice cars you have... Im leaving you for Throttle House and Collecting Cars!

[@DRAVIASTUDIO]

Even with 691kg weight to carry the electric still beat the petrol car. And this just the beginning of improvement.

[@LarsRR]

Oh oh, you’ll get a lot of stupid replies to this

[@Jousten16]

Nah the electric garbage didn't beat anything.

[@NakkiPie]

Would still pick the R8 just for the noise. EVs are quick but the engine noise is half the experience.

[@AMV12S]

Well, on the straight line...R8 isn't a dragster, is a corner car.

[@gunshim22]

slightly slower fun car > Quick boring Car

[@hearrezzniffo8322]

U already made a video with these cars a year ago🫠

[@uleertel]

What would be nice is adding track time like old top gear.

[@kingslayer177]

Even bikes are turning into electric 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@juisthem4029]

Stupid eletric lol

[@_TrueDesire_]

kickbikes, bikes and yes motorcycles as well. but since the price of the motorcycles are twice as expensive I see no real point in getting one, specially since not a single model out there can do a bare minimum 300 km.

[@joe125ful]

Yes and there is a lot more accidents too form some reason....

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[@acepilotson3331]

Is that Matt’s “blammo” sound. Cool.

[@FerventMotorsports]

@carwow this is not the usual air strip where you used to drag...Which place is this?

[@karrybreezy7744]

This R8 launches so well I love it

[@GenjiShimada.]

This entire video I've been hearing "com on" more than the usual ermm *cough* I see else where lol :D

[@Xesssa]

I'd rather lose by a foot but have the delicious sound of a V10 than win with a queef of an electric motor... and I hate losing. I rarely race and drive for the pure driving experience and theater... I just hope to make enough money to own both so I can win and enjoy the sound haha!!! keep up the videos :)

[@ptingz9307]

Love both the R8 and E-Tron GT

[@JordanYalcin]

Get him on more drag races!

[@juniormanning2944]

I would have been using the paddle shifters in the R8. You can get a little more than the factory settings.

[@sxhrgvs]

What a noise that r8 makes. Amazing.

[@wenomechainsama7711]

cant wait for the new hybrid R8 !

[@NikhilKumar-yt7cs]

New race strip location is goood ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dontyouworryaboutit_]

“You just about beat me” AHHHHHHH Lmfao

[@HoldYourColour96]

From now on Mat has to climax every time he wins

[@howy5799]

Can you do the intro whilst doing the race… When I click on the video the arms go down and matt starts the intro 😂

[@thomaskrutulis2289]

Best launching r8 we’ve seen in awhile if not ever. Seems Audi has done some fixin

[@joepsterkenburg9676]

Petition: put drag races & car reviews back in playlists !!

[@_alifeallmine_]

Sorry Matt, but those Jean shorts are so ‘Blue Oyster Bar’ circa 1984. You guys need some colder weather again. 😉

[@harshithnag3458]

bring that guy(idk his name) more often in carwow videos. he's goooooooddd

[@rsfigaming2341]

You my favorite KZbinr