Ferrari SF90 v Porsche 918 Spyder: DRAG RACE

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Time for a sensational supercar showdown!
We’ve got Mat in the incredible Porsche 918 Spyder, and it’s facing off against the almighty Ferrari SF90!
These two cars need no introduction, but let’s check out the stats anyway! Starting with the Porsche, it’s powered by a 4.6-litre naturally-aspirated V8 coupled with two electric motors. Combined, they can produce 887hp and 1,280Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox, and the car tips the scales at 1,374kg. It also rolls up with a hefty price tag of a cool £1,300,000.
Then we have the SF90. It comes equipped with a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 coupled with three electric motors - two at the front and one at the back. Combined, they produce an eye-watering 1,000hp and 800Nm, pushing this power through all four wheels. It’s a bit heavier than the Porsche, though, at 1,570kg. It’s also a whole lot cheaper, costing around £376,000.
So surely it’ll be an easy win for the more powerful SF90, right? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[@carwow]

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[@God_emperor_Doom]

Absolutely love these drag races. Thanks Mat. It could've been a lot better if it was 918 vs Laferrari. Or drag race between holy trinity of supercars

[@bucketlist.original]

Do you always take the best times of each car in the drag races, or do you take the times of the drag race where the overall best time was set?

[@NikhilKumar-hz7nk]

Get the LaFerrari and P1 sometime please

[@user-yi3bg2ci4g]

@@NikhilKumar-hz7nk Yes🎉

[@mariosilva1248]

Will you be doing new drag races with Yianni? He hasn't been in the channel for a while

[@Mamin28490]

The 918's design aged really well.

[@all-caps3927]

its looking old for sure, compared to the other 2 holy trinity members it looks the worst

[@australiamak2488]

​@@all-caps3927You must be fun at a party 😂

[@Lucas-m11]

@@all-caps3927 out of the three though the p1 has aged like fine wine, timeless design

[@3abo0od96]

​@@all-caps3927 I mean the Laferrari and p1 look so unreal so one would have to fall behind, but the 918 still looks good too

[@keywaspoppin]

⁠@@all-caps3927The LaFerrari has aged by far the worst. It looks what it is, a car from a decade ago. The 918 looks easily more timeless than the Ferrari.

[@Bmwm319]

That 918 has aged like a fine wine

[@purwantiallan5089]

918 much like Pagani Zonda R is absolute gem.

[@tonydmty1234567]

Yeah! Porsche 918 is quicker than the Ferrari SF90....on electric mode! and breaks better. -Porsche 918 top speed: 214 MPH. -Ferrari SF90 top speed: 211 MPH ";-)

[@Gabe_B-1]

Only the P1 that Porsche isn’t worth more than 200k😂

[@dagda3000]

@@Gabe_B-1 P1 is ugly as hell

[@mikeslechta6607]

@@Gabe_B-1200k….. lmao that thing will never sell for under a million but i hate the livery on it. Only looks good in a few colors

[@ralfkoenig5789]

The design of the 918 spyder still looks 10 years ahead of time.

[@omarelfeky83]

bro ferrari laferrari was built in the same era in 2013 and it looks better than 918 with huge respect for 918 and porsche at all

[@fauzanfujiwara189]

Yeah... Porsch even better handling then Ferrari...

[@brandonUwanawich954]

@@fauzanfujiwara189you’ll be surprised how good raris handle I drove my best friends fathers 458 italia and drove my uncles 992.1 turbo S and I think the 458 cut corners better

[@Lowmaintenan-pi9gy]

⁠@@brandonUwanawich954, I disagree since rear wheel cars spin out easily

[@chimsloyalty3880]

@@Lowmaintenan-pi9gy did you drive em?

[@bihanbanerjee5157]

The next should be Porsche 918 vs Ferrari Laferrari vs Mclaren P1

[@milenmorarski9386]

😍

[@GARY-gb6zw]

Top Gear 😂👏

[@UTFapollomarine7409]

Veyron wre with top speed key vs venom gt

[@kasparssmits4563]

Miss the TG.. keep watching over and over old tg and gt series. The best entertainment on telly ever.

[@khaosking2937]

​@@UTFapollomarine7409veyron from launch. Venom DESTROYS from a roll

[@crocop2712]

918 still a masterpiece

[@skylinefx049]

It will always be

[@Dazzaai]

Ferrari better always, porche 918’s the worst of the holy trinity, La ferrari still the best

[@Manchler]

​@@Dazzaainah the porsche is the best

[@horstkleber8580]

Porsche 918 - a legend!

[@coach4050]

@@Dazzaai where? Lap times 918 was always faster (4 wheel steering and 4wd ) maybe acceleration about 1/2 mile laferrari is quicker but that’s it.

[@chicken]

If the 918 was released today, it would look brand new. Love it...

[@Delnevo420]

Why did you steal this comment lol. Weird

[@treci-dieci9303]

bro stop stealing other comments.

[@MarvoloRiddle]

Stole the comment from Mr lucky for internet likes? Sad lol

[@antonwulp]

Except the dull headlights.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

You stole the comment that I stole from someone else. Give me the credit that I deserve!

[@TheGreener121]

Considering the 918s NA and almost 10yo at this point its performance is still impressive... and that sound

[@maximusvonce1381]

It has electric motors so not fully naturally aspirated at all. If the porsche just ran on motor it would be slower than 10.1

[@tijmendr9006]

@@maximusvonce1381 do you even know what naturally aspirated means, it means the engine doesn't use forced induction, adding electric motors doesn't make a car forced induction, for that you would either need a turbocharger(s) or a supercharger wich the porsche doesn't have

[@69GIGACHAD69]

@@maximusvonce1381i lost brain cells reading this

[@maximusvonce1381]

@@69GIGACHAD69 Your response is too dumb to respond back to like above poster. Keep driving your 13sec slug😆😆😆😆

[@marcelk3847]

@@maximusvonce1381still N/A bro

[@pzero659]

918 got smoked 3 times and I still don't see a single positive comment about the SF90. Give the credit where it's due, to the winner.

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

you need to invest in glasses, there are a lot of comments about Ferrari

[@Dandy1939]

Because the Ferrari is a manhole and it needs at least 1000 hp (120 more) to beat a Porsche 10 years older.

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

@@Dandy1939 ferrari Smash Porsche not beat

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

@@Dandy1939 Porsche is several times more expensive than Ferrari and Ferrari still won.

[@The1nOnlyJohnDoe]

​@@jozefjozefczyk3936thats because its a classic car and was part of the holy trinity

[@TheSauceFinder747]

No matter which of these wins, but the noise made by that flat plane v8 is irreplaceable

[@JTM610]

Both are flat-plane

[@coach4050]

@@JTM610 I think you can understand that he means the N/A v8

[@TheSauceFinder747]

@@JTM610 sf90 isn’t NA though

[@corsagamer4134]

Sf90 is twin turbo charged man ​@@TheSauceFinder747

[@irs4486]

@@TheSauceFinder747 which is why its kicking the 918's ass

[@fortnitebattlepass-vr8xu]

the carrera gt / 918 spyder porsche design was probably one of the best designs ever

[@nasirshal7633]

My two favourite Porche s

[@huiputka1]

I always found the front ugly ever since it came out. Those lights...

[@all-caps3927]

they look great, but he 918 looks significantly worse than the P1 and LaFerrari. Can't be one of the best designs ever, however the back is stunning. But the back of the Ferrari and McL and still better

[@CCXR_Trevita]

timeless designs to be honest

[@hassyg4083]

Porsche always been ugly

[@Gazshadows]

Crazy the 918 is already 10 yesrs old. I remember seeing this one in Snowdonia being tested by Evo magazine and i stopped to talk to Jethro (he was in the Mclaren P1) and Henry Catchpole was with him, he drove off in the 918.. what a sound.

[@stevewages]

That must have made your week!

[@Gazshadows]

​@@stevewages genuinely yes 😂

[@edc15de]

I remember 2013 to ~ 2016 when the Head of the 918 Engineering, Mr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, almost daily came in a 918 to work to the Weissach development center and entered the entrance. I work for Porsche and in that time I was also in the Weissach development center (Building 53) which was exactly behind the fence where the entrance was. So I saw that 918 very often for years and it never got boring. After the Carrera GT and Ferrari F40 one of my all time favorites. 😊

[@TheUntaintedTreble]

Carrera GT Numero Uno for me too

[@jpracing893]

To think the 918 was launched in 2013 (I know that one is 2016) and is still looking so good and performing so well. A decade old yet still amazing.

[@sir_kala]

Year doesn't matter, it's all about engineering There are cars from '90s better than nowadays cars, if we are talking about engineering SF-90 is clearly the best, even being the youngest

[@kresimircosic9035]

GTR launched in 2006, it's a dinosaur

[@lowendplayer4259]

@@sir_kala lol WTF are u smoking?

[@CITRUS--]

Yea it’s crazy. All three of the holy trinity manufacturers haven’t made better looking hypercars since. Laf, P1 and 918 look like they could be released next year

[@Anton433]

@@sir_kala year alws matter

[@gytispranskunas4984]

Considering 918 is down on power and its decades older. Its still kicks ass.

[@JuanOne11]

918 is using a carbon tub, thus lighter than aluminium chassis sf90, also priced higher.

[@retardno002]

​​@@JuanOne11 the Porsche is heavier they literally show you the stats in the video. Edit to add timestamp: 1:35

[@user-ji7vn1ps8j]

CHECK PRICES FOR AN SF90 IN 10 YEARS LOL@@JuanOne11

[@electrikoptik]

@gytispranskunas4984 “Considering 918 is down on power and its decades older. Its still kicks ass.” I don’t think you understand the meaning of “decade”. One decade is 10 years. The 918 Spyder came out in 2013 and the SF90 came out in 2019. That’s a difference of 6 years, my intellectually challenged friend. Lastly “its” is possessive and “it’s” is a contraction of “it is”.

[@Hala1718]

@@retardno002That's because Ferrari only says about Dry weight, whereas other manufacturers like Porsche tells about weight with all fluids in it. So when comparing, Ferrari will be heavier in real world.

[@BiragovDetailing]

10 years old and still doing damn well!! 👏🏼

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

1.3mln Porsche can't beat 300k ferrari 😂

[@BiragovDetailing]

Original price of Porsche is $845K. Ferrari SF90 Spider (got to compare spider with spider ) is $580K. Still big difference. But I’m sure on racetrack Porsche could be faster

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

@@BiragovDetailing this is not sf90 spider sf90 stradale 380k, Porsche is a joke.

[@oscarayebazibwe8534]

Damn the SF90...so that means that the SF90XX will do low 9's or even 8's. Thing is a rocket off the line.

[@shariqueylakhani]

It seems just like yesterday I was watching Richard Hammond take the 918 around Abu Dhabi…. And a decade later it’s still breathtaking… they should’ve raced it against the La Ferrari as well…

[@TucsonDude]

I saw that. Were the flames out of the exhaust real?

[@arjunhehehjejejejdjejdjdje1952]

@@TucsonDudeyep

[@kiryukazuma7960]

@@TucsonDudeyes they are real, Weissach Package with the 918 makes the exhaust emit those blue flames.

[@Dandy1939]

La Ferrari è un tombino.

[@Charlotte__Single__again]

i love the music you played while the cars first did the electric only drag race

[@davidridland]

Yes all electric cars should have elevator music piped into the cabin when you drive them

[@PaulMansfield]

Fun fact, the cars play that all the time, you just can't hear it!

[@davidridland]

Oh I thought it was a blocked vacuum cleaner noise in the background didn't realise that was coming from the car

[@alvinsquezz]

The Ferrari SF90 is a missile.. The second rolling race was like.. Dayuuummmm Matt was counting 3 2 1 and it zooms off like a rocket. 🫵🏽🤣🫵🏽🤣

[@philippestrickler3461]

two wonderful cars . The knowledge about electric motors and batteries and control changes every day. It could explain the small difference between 918 performances and SF90 performances . Great races. Thank you MAT.

[@mindasb]

The fact that the 918 is stilll in the game is amazing. Even won the brake test. Holy molly.

[@BruceKent00]

It's not in the game, it got demolished 😂😂

[@kilotiger7780]

Did it? ​@@BruceKent00

[@kevlard]

@@kilotiger7780 Yes. It never had a chance. Things have clearly moved on. Porsche less traction, too heavy, too weak but three times more expensive nevertheless.

[@kilotiger7780]

@@kevlard Less traction, because of worse tyres. It came from factory with the Michelin cup 2 tires. The sf90 comes with the cup 2 r. You seriously expect 1280nm of torque to grip on these base Carrera tires? And the sf90 has roughly the same wet weight if not more. Plus, in terms of engine specs, the Porsche has 200hp less, being n/a. And that's not including the Em's. With some proper tyre compound, the 918 would murder the sf90 from a dig. It would only lose when up to speed. And it'll still be faster on track, due to more advanced aero. They're both great cars, but credit where credit is due.

[@weierschatten3433]

@@BruceKent00 How come you always comment on other videos "Why use an old Lambo, cue stupid Porsche fangirls" but now it’s fine when an old car you don’t like loses? Stupid hypocrite 😂 also, you’ll never own a Ferrari, move on

[@andrewsmerdon7987]

SF90 vs Chiron SS please please!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ianmassey44]

I love to see that Ferrari up against the McLaren P1

[@Julia25120]

Chiron Pur Sport would destroy the SF90. Pur Sport did 9.3s on Hagerty.

[@kabelojonathan2649]

After that beating from the Ferrari I think the market value for the Porsche should drop significantly 😂😅

[@SirAndoy]

5:17 the SF90 just leaps like a real prancing horse. but I love how the 918 keeps up and the sound is still godly.

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

Porsche Don't keeps up lol it lost a lot

[@aronkingZ]

8 year in engineering and technology is a century. Astonishing the 918 was able to keep up like that

[@ow297]

11*

[@BruceKent00]

Nope, 918 is only 6 years older than the SF90. The 918 was released in 2013, the SF90 was released in 2019

[@ow297]

@@BruceKent00mb youre right

[@annonymously331]

But the 918 was also a lot more expensive

[@Jeruk.__]

​@@annonymously331yes,3-4 times more expensive

[@lazzalazzalazza]

That Ferrari intake sound is pure enjoyment, it's so aggressive..

[@ap4931]

It's impressive the amount of fanboys in the comments section. The 918 is from 2013 and the sf90 from 2019, so they're 6 years apart not a decade. This Porsche cost was arround 1,000,000 euros the Ferrari less than half. The sf90 is not the sucessor of the La Ferrari, is a cheaper and "unlimited" model. Also the braking test result was basically even. The sf90 was simply the clear winner. Having said that, if had infinite money i'd have the 918, but if money was a factor, sf90 all the way! Ps: Still clearly i'd prefer the P1 or the La Ferrari over the 918, despiste being more efficient on drag races with its awd.

[@Broski_production706]

One of the best races on this channel

[@SeanAlexanderJournalist]

God that 918 has aged well. It's even more desirable (and valuable) today than ever before.

[@Arshpervezone]

Mat + yianni + Sam can revive top gear to its glory days

[@alain-danieltankwa8007]

I've been longing for this video without even knowing

[@Marco-cg7fb]

the porsche 918 spyder has to be one the most beautiful cars in the world, it's up there with the porshe carrera gt.

[@srijanmondal5766]

Sf 90 vs veyron

[@muhammadelias9857]

Can we have exit speeds for the races? Would be interesting to see how fast the cars are going at the end of the drag and rolling races!

[@50Degrees14]

Matt, you should make each video that includes a top-speed test race. It will be so cool!

[@randomrahul5221]

The way that 918, being more than 10 years old, keeps up with the SF90 is so cool to look at!

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

Sf90 stradale smash Porsche lol

[@suryashgaming1993]

What is AB De Villiers doing here?

[@1WHITELIGHTNING82]

Love the content! Can you please start using draggys so we can get more number? That would be awesome!

[@rydermiller4263]

I've been waiting for this race for a LONG time😂

[@vyvy9498]

Tbh 296gtb probably beat Porsche as well from the roll

[@ST22HTV]

The 918 Spyder in my opinion is the most beautiful car ever made and also one off the best! It looks new yet its 10 years,it sounds amazing,it is more eco friendly than most hatchbacks,it is super quick and the engineering on it is a masterpiece. The LaFerrari for me would never even come close,the P1 is an amazing car but still,the 918 is the one that speaks most to me. I just can't describe how much i love that car

[@corsagamer4134]

same bro...I love 918 so much that I can even take it against a Bugatti

[@ST22HTV]

​@@corsagamer4134 I definitely would choose it over any Bugatti or Koenigsegg if I had the money

[@latenightenergy4157]

The pre-launch rev up sounds mental!

[@nyChannel09]

Martini Racing or Gulf Which paintwork do you prefer?

[@clvecooledge2407]

Why not put that Ferrari up against a Bugatti veyron that would be very interesting.

[@UTFapollomarine7409]

Yea vs veyron convertible would be killer 1100hp

[@felipeaguirre2898]

The 918 is like a decade old and still beats practically everything on a brake test. Just nuts.

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

1.3mln car 😂😂

[@MisterFds]

Hearing the two engines together is music!

[@lanemengon1406]

Doesn't matter how fast the Ferrari is, that Porsche 918 is one of the best looking cars Porsche ever made, and that engine...

[@psijas73]

That 918 with the Martini Racing livery is the stuff dreams are made of 😢

[@craigedwards3899]

That Martini livery just looks awesome

[@sock1533]

The only thing that even hints and the 918 being old are the headlights, if it came out today itd still look modern

[@oswaldosamayoa1678]

That was one of the Best races of engineering/performance

[@jarrodmegraw6033]

That 918 sounds incredible under exceleration ! Making me go all goosbumpy

[@IrfhadMiah]

For those who don't know, the porsche crashed a few weeks ago

[@pewd6277]

😒

[@conduit242]

😭

[@willfultrain6779]

The Holy Trinity cars might be older at this point, but man, do they sound great.

[@kibby7399]

This is my favourite carwow vid of all time

[@thedarksoul2701]

Ferrari is just superior…and is WAY cheaper. Absolutely stunning masterpiece of engineering!

[@sylvaind.6786]

Stupid comment

[@Dandy1939]

It's a manhole cover on wheels. Only rich Arabs and gypsies buy them convinced that they are good cars. Porsche for life. There is no comparison.

[@bihanbanerjee5157]

Nothing beats the SF90💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@alansmithee4481]

Nothing except depreciation…

[@bihanbanerjee5157]

@@alansmithee4481 I am talking about the performance

[@DonnyRP]

One of best cars around the sf90. Stunning

[@simonsmith1746]

Really enjoyed that; proper noises, too!

[@v_stands_for_value124]

Ferrari finally managed to beat a 2013 Porsche lol

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

Ferrari the best

[@moniquepagano4069]

Even the 296 beats all Porsches, you silly clown

[@RixU_17]

LaFerrari 😅😅

[@duffydon1741]

Porsche is Porsche, but Porsche is not at Ferrari level!!

[@GERONIMO326]

Would LOVE to see the SF90 vs P1 ROLL RACE. That would be ULTIMATE.

[@faroukhussein5394]

The SF90 takes off cheekily then begins to put distance between it and 918 like it’s not there. It takes a really powerful car to make a 918 look slow like that

[@watermelon1221]

the race we needed

[@horsepower523]

Would have the SF90 Stradale anyday. And the look of sheer pain and disappointment on Matt "the porsche fanboy's" face when he got owned by the Ferrari was absolutely priceless! 😂

[@_AmarjitSingh]

That's why his ego wanted an ev mode drag race and he even highlighted that irrelevant data when mentioning what exactly happened! Typical 'Porsch' fangirl!

[@garethbrett5736]

Anyone else get a bit sad seeing this?

[@DriveWithAndy]

£1.3m for the slower car in a drag race 😂

[@FRAYZEO8]

OIOIIIII This is a race i didnt know i wanted to seeeee

[@Oaksey]

If Sam had thrown out the anchor on the front of the Ferrari he might have won the brake test

[@thatomohlalaandries3538]

look weird when Mat's driving on the right side😂😂. good drag race though 😅🥶

[@networkn]

3.11 is one of the most visceral demonstrations on acceleration you'll ever see. Even though the SF90 misqueued, it just shows how quick the 918 is. The 918 is one of my favourite ever cars, but that SF90 is insanely quick

[@brightmugan7905]

That Ferrari is bloody quick 😳 We want to see this FS90 pair to Chiron 🎉🎉 Please Mat, let this fabulousrace happen.

[@liamotto1091]

Win chiron. More power + 5

[@user-er8cc6mm3k]

Carwow, would you organize the Honest Holy Trinity roll races with the stock tires and the same fuel, please ?!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@DomWayne]

I’m a Porsche 918 guy but that Ferrari is ludicrously astonishing

[@IvanhoeGamer]

why your never press boost ?

[@appletime4581]

That livery on the porsche and the sound of it is awesome

[@user-tw3mo7gd5v]

Did you mention the SF90 had the track package set up?

[@ryanpohl2709]

For a car that’s a decade old, it’s simply incredible. The power, the beauty, the engineering. The 918 is more of a track car than it is a drag car, I’d love to see it on a track vs. the SF90. I can only imagine how incredible a modern day Porsche hypercar would be.

[@dado380]

Mat you need to get your hands on Pug T16 PP!!

[@stevemcclary5308]

The audio on this video is exhilarating...except Matt's giggling 😂

[@apexak]

You got the sleeper driving the SF90

[@redblackdragon27gaming22]

Carwow, you should race the hoonigan with Ken block vs. ferrari SF90

[@robertwalker1742]

Martini colours belong on a Lancia or Williams f1 not a beetle Matt.

[@joe125ful]

Porshe 918 Spyder is still one of bets hybrid cars ever done! But that 1000Hp Ferrari is just way faster.

[@DPCcars]

Isn't it incredible how the 918 Spyder, despite being over a decade old, continues to captivate and compete with the latest hypercars? Its timeless design and performance are a testament to Porsche's engineering prowess. Also, can't help but admire how it brings together car enthusiasts from all spectrums. Whether it's the thrilling sound of its engine, its sleek design, or its pioneering hybrid technology, the 918 Spyder remains a benchmark in the automotive world. Here's hoping for a worthy successor that pushes the boundaries even further. What do you all think? Will Porsche surprise us with a new legend soon?

[@PanaitAndreiF]

Wow that new add felt like 10 thousand years

[@henriwurker226]

You have to do the holy trinity

[@israeljoao5532]

Make a video of this Porsche against the Ferrari 296 GTB... It would be a cool video, and please race again in 1 mile with these cars, top speed is something we really liked

[@moviehaven8906]

The SF90 is a hybrid marvel, a true supercar.

[@erencan9966]

P1 vs SF90 please

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great race Mat!😸

[@tonyarc1939]

"I can beat you again if you like no problem" Politely Challenged

[@amiraj6513]

Thanks for letting CARWOWS have the car

[@amiraj6513]

ok noted

[@davidridland]

That illustrates perfectly the problem with electric only cars the first run in electric only was as exciting as watching paint dry but when run in full engine and electric mode it was like a symphony of sound screaming down the tarmac

[@sandilemngomezulu5680]

I love Sam's smug face,everytime he wins. He should be featured in every carwow video. Legend 👌

[@k.ahnung7030]

After all the years I still love the 918 most compared to P1 and LaFerrari. And I think owners will say the same when you hear about McLaren being unable to deliver new battery packs for the P1. What already made me love the 918 when it came out was the fact that it has the lowest HP of the trinity and the highest weight and still is on par with the two others. Just a master piece. Today I like it even more than compared to 10 years ago.

[@dannyjamiecross5816]

The noise of the cars over the half mile ❤

[@mosmarb]

If this was deliberately 9:59 long, I commend the editor(s)!

[@magicspellscorner5887]

nice race