McLaren Senna v 1200hp Lexus: DRAG RACE

Thank you to his royal highness for letting us use his cars:
/ sbh_almaktoum
Thanks to / ahmaddaham24 for joining us!
Thanks to / redbulluk & / primeproductionsamg for helping to set up this race!
Who’s ready for an EPIC drag race!
For the first time ever, Mat has got his hands on a McLaren Senna! And he’s about to go head-to-head with… A Lexus?!
Well trust us, this is no ordinary Lexus… it’s a Lexus RC F Drift Car!
So let’s take a closer look at how these two cars compare. Starting with the Lexus, it may be based on an RC F, but the only thing left from the original car is pretty much the Lexus badges at the front and rear! It’s powered by a 2JZ engine that can produce an eye-watering 1,200hp and 1,000Nm of torque, and it’s super light, weighing in at just 1,250kg!
Then alongside it we have Mat in the McLaren. The Senna is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that can put down an amazing 800hp and 800Nm! In terms of weight, it comes in at 1,309kg.
So the Lexus has more power AND it weighs less - but when you consider it’s designed to be flung around corners at pace, does it really stand a chance going in a straight line? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[@carwow]

Rate this line-up out of 10!

[@matthewnorman9803]

We need a Hyundai Getz sx on this channel day 201

[@zikizux]

20

[@wazr_wtm]

10

[@thatcuh9092]

15/10

[@Smzxe]

10

[@mustajabzuberi4916]

That bumper was holding on for dear life in the sound test😂

[@thatsimracer666]

more like the whole rear fenders aswell hahahah

[@Presto_001]

That sound though coming out of that exhaust 🤤

[@thatsimracer666]

@@Presto_001 oh yeah eargasmic

[@wosvo4132]

I saw this comment before the scene. Now I know what you say😂

[@Matriarchy_Feminism]

Good sound with trash Engine

[@MangoSlicer]

Love how his brakes went out at like 140 mph and he just laughs it off, what a maniac. Proper driver to handle that beast of a Lexus

[@dodoz44]

Feels weird calling it a Lexus tbh.

[@grozaphy]

​@@dodoz44swapped with a 2jz right?

[@isukarse]

@@dodoz44 well lexus also used 1jz/2jz so i guess its alright hahaha

[@EnjinTale]

@@ChuckNorrisFake you drive the car then. funny how people nowadays think drag racing a drift car with 1200hp is just easy. this guy did it better than anyone would. he’s a proper driver

[@ytsux9259]

​@@ChuckNorrisFake He's a pro drifter and that car has no traction for drag racing.

[@AhmadDaham]

This was a blast and tons of fun ! Maybe next time ama bring out the Supra 😈

[@jhondalton130]

That’s you! Thank you for this performance man

[@ctony3158]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@3yar1983]

You've been awesome Ahmed 👍🏼

[@beqagoletiani8551]

Legend

[@HK1_11]

0-6 💀💀

[@PleaseLikeAndShare001]

You know a driver is a pro when his break fails but still manages the car and laughs at it. Mad respect 💪

[@sd7786]

Dude has balls to do a brake test right after his brakes went out. And that save was glorious to say the least.

[@jackquick8362]

Right! Also The moment he knew the brakes were not stopping the car he just ripped it around with no fear. Dumped almost all of his speed. If he'd waited another .5 seconds it would have ended with a flipping and rolling car. Balls + Skill. Gotta love it!

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@jackquick8362 the brakes just ripped off the car.

[@NaaLaughMuzik]

Mat made sure to put it at 100 mph

[@hendea0bmx]

Without abs 😂

[@makeindiagreatagain582]

@@jackquick8362 The guy is the pro of pros.

[@Presto_001]

4:26 - Man was doing a burnout for nearly the entire quarter mile! Talk about traction control...

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree. It is as amazing as it actually gets.

[@elifer_fall1n1]

Also, those tires are good for drift, not for keeping the car straight, I want the car with tires that grip for the next race lol

[@ShadowNoob000]

Its a RWD car, thats why is drifting like that

[@ShadowNoob000]

@Courag4es I know💀💀

[@dove3853]

Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free Gift

[@yarov7128]

loved the chemistry, good energy. made me smile the whole time, you HAVE to bring him back. positive vibes

[@erick99able]

Same here…. I approve this message!

[@POVBricks]

I love Ahmed's energy. We need to have him back for another drag race.

[@bertinobacela683]

Ahmed was one of the coolest guests I’ve seen on carwow. He was really fun to watch!

[@user-wu2el3oh1u]

Senna japan made japan nissan

[@User_U_Sir]

when was he cooler? he seems to be a crybaby 😂

[@Kimo_sabe]

Cool? he is a loud mouth-cocky sore loser

[@Freddy_Confetti]

Middle eastern Ken Block

[@odeanherde7544]

He is yh.

[@ashwinprabhughate3392]

Ahmed is one of the most positive racing drivers I have ever come across...more of him pls Carwow!

[@marco696975]

I love Ahmed he’s so talented and down to earth person and he’s energy is amazing. Best driver

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

Ahmed can’t even hold the shifter properly

[@kissgergo5202]

He seems like such a friendly and eccentric person, I love that! Honestly I would love to see more of him in other drag races!

[@ihadonejob]

Reminds me of Daniel Riccardo

[@asaga2035]

Most Middle Eastern people are like him. I think it would be nice to see a proper off road test in the desert 🐪 with Ahmed

[@a3bmm594]

Righttt!!!

[@vexstar3isafuckass910]

Yanni >>>>

[@user-wu2el3oh1u]

Senna japan made japan nissan

[@thatcuh9092]

The bumper was shaking when revving 💀

[@OneteAimofumeh]

😂😂

[@sufianshahid3690]

Ikr😂

[@nickk6686]

Its supposed to do that bumpers in a drift car are flexible so when you crash or tap a corner it just deformed and goes back into original shape

[@kul_thum]

Yeah like dancing🎉 💃🕺

[@waynexl2641]

@@nickk6686 obviously… no one asked why

[@spadgm]

Great vid and Ahmad is a legend!

[@filipebarbosa11]

Probably one of the best guests ever on carwow. Really amazing video and I had a blast watching it. Amazing stuff

[@ricka006]

Love the fact he just laughs and gives matt a high five after his brakes failed 🤣🤣 what a legend

[@onzi10000]

It's not like he was heading towards a brick wall.

[@ricka006]

@onzi10000 it's still funny though or are you just a spoil sport?

[@alphonsusho8962]

I also like how people who don't got a big ego and actually love cars for cars, usually are interested in how their car failed to win. Lots of times for 0-60 or rolling races, people just complain about the brand or model of car or that's all they note.

[@sociaaljessie5431]

Hahaha, Ahmed googling how to win a drag race with maclaren is pure gold 😂😂😂

[@Car_Factory_007]

😂

[@87Michael]

Photoshop 😅😅

[@mikearmstrong1796]

Yeah you realise it's a joke by carwow. ...... don't say you did, you didn't. He was remapping the car.

[@CyclingGeo]

@@mikearmstrong1796 Did you know that scripted and edited jokes also have the ability to be humorous? It’s a wild concept, I know, but comedy movies for example exist.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@CyclingGeo yep. 😂

[@visalgunawardena2228]

11:50 is soo cold...

[@jordanm4789]

SENNA FINALLY! Thats my boy, Mat!!!

[@erencan9966]

Mat and Ahmad is a combo we need them laughing is so funny 😂

[@Resist_Oppression]

Most confusing sentence I've ever read.

[@ZubupubgYT]

And yianni

[@_Spexle_]

@@Resist_Oppression yea

[@SkuMere]

yianni is better

[@David-xc4us]

Stopping that Lexus when his breaks failed is the best thing I’ve seen so far on these drag races

[@bigduphusaj162]

That's what they said happened. From what I see he's failed to do a stunt and made excuses😂

[@leorobertson3667]

@@bigduphusaj162 the guys a world champion drifter, he wouldn’t have even attempted too pull anything like that at that speed

[@13illyxmaze]

So impressive how fast the car is while constantly spinning the wheels

[@braderyoutube1983]

energy from ahmed is so good, such a fun guy to hang with !

[@BMI007]

Ahmed is the chad of chads for not freaking out when the brakes went out, he saved himself and the car, awesome skills.

[@marcelk3847]

He IS the car

[@vexstar3isafuckass910]

He did freak out… He has no skills he literally just used a handbrake and turned…

[@vexstar3isafuckass910]

@@marcelk3847 No, he sucks and the car is good

[@HK1_11]

bro has a rollcage, a racing seat, a helmet, and he was going into sand why would he freak out 💀

[@BMI007]

@@HK1_11 ppl have those things and can still lose their cool, it happens

[@Brian._e]

I just wana thank the lady who does the countdowns for your consistency ,we see you in every drag race and we appreciate you

[@manilli_]

@@duill Sarcasm

[@princemwamilee86]

I think you meant to say “ we hear you” in every drag races

[@boogboog8097]

Ha same voiceover different people

[@rasherbasher8203]

They just use the same voiceover.😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@boogboog8097 yep. Pretty much indistinguishable.

[@Soltitude_Altitude]

Ahmed and Matt had a blast. And we had a blast watching them playing with these insane Toys

[@george-kagwe]

Awesome!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Well done Ahmad! Blessed to have sat in that car for 2 days straight 🇰🇪

[@simonbrigden8379]

Is it me, or are these videos getting better every time??

[@dawidm4551]

Carwow 🐐

[@LordZii]

Dude!!🔥

[@dindjarin6860]

You are right!

[@anejz1637]

and longer 😂

[@msaniumar8293]

@@anejz1637 honestly don’t mind the length 😂 as long as they are vids like this haha

[@listener0019]

When Ahmed came to Kenya last year, I thought he should be on this channel. Here he is

[@isaacnaedricktongohan4259]

That's 😎cool

[@vincetin7012]

He came to Kenya during the WRC or when wa he here

[@kevinoundo9467]

Really gave us one of the best drift performances I have ever seen 👌

[@ReaganHaertless]

@@vincetin7012 drag promo by redbull

[@bigduphusaj162]

​@@kevinoundo9467 😆 you for real? This guy is schoolboy drifter even compared to UK drifting. The Japanese are still the best drifters by miles and this dude wouldn't even be considered a drifter over there he's basically a straight line sand drifter. I can drive 3 mile up the road here in Scotland to FBurn and watch 17yr olds that could spank him drifting.

[@ronnykiprotich3014]

Woah, what a race and that RC car is just absolutely fabulous nuts💯

[@Rey08]

Respect For Ahmed , very humble man .. Good attitude .. 👍👍👍

[@AshouryAbood]

Ahmad is such a nice guy the entire video just matching the energy and even though he was saving his car that drift was nice

[@norman4628]

Hmmm, I wonder if your support is based on the result, or the fact his name is Ahmad, u r as transparent as a old torn pantie.

[@norman4628]

He's looking for a wife, are you available?

[@DaddyM7MD]

@@norman4628 das a male

[@norman4628]

@@DaddyM7MD I know, but he's acting like a girl, ..

[@vexstar3isafuckass910]

The car is not even his and he was trash

[@lostsiruxxs]

Mat's excitement after beating the beast was over the Moon

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree bro.

[@powerofABF]

Man.. the way Ahmad handled the brake failure.. I mean, that was IMPRESSIVE! It isn't something we are not expecting from a pro driver at all, but still.. hats down! And then, he did amazing job on the brake test without any assist against a Senna weapon.

[@thiago4santos]

I hope we see more from Ahmad, such a fun guy, they had such a good time in this event.

[@harshgentle1529]

2:41 Ahmed making fun of Mat revving the Senna is priceless.

[@vexstar3isafuckass910]

Mat making fun of that nigga in everything else was hilarious

[@gavinpatterson1964]

Ahmad seem like such a cool guy! By far my favorite drag race just because he was so chill

[@zandergrahamz]

He's a chilled guy.came to my country(Kenya) n got to train some drifters

[@hanialjabri6952]

​@@zandergrahamz😂😂what

[@georgedomse]

Love Ahmed's sportsmanship.

[@Holanduzo]

8:19 that sound...

[@CMDRRustyDog]

Ahmed seems like a great fun guy to hang out with and talk cars :) Hope we get to see him on here again.

[@vexstar3isafuckass910]

I sure hope not

[@snehasishbasak6125]

Matt introduces a McLaren Senna as if it were a Mercedes A45

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. A45 and Ford Focus be like: 😲

[@brijshreds]

I would totally kill for an A45, mate. :')

[@bigduphusaj162]

About as reliable as a Merc A45 too. Junk cars what's with the "unbreakable M139" engine braking down all the time? Ohh that's right because it's about as forged as a can of coke

[@alvinsquezz]

His drifting skills are top notch 😍 Nice drag race matt. Cheers mate

[@Nillasjourney]

Loved this!

[@akarara6082]

This channel never fails to provide interesting drag races

[@purwantiallan5089]

Couldnt agree much more.

[@ghatiem]

Ahmed is an absolute legend... I loved this video 😅😅😅

[@AsmodeusT]

What a lovely guy! It's nice when someone that successful remains down to earth and can have a good laugh etc. God bless him.

[@Ash-tr5ch]

3:10 the bumper was twerking during the pop & bang!

[@shaneslad]

Ahmed is an absolute dude!!!! Get him back for more!!!

[@vexstar3isafuckass910]

Hell nah. We need Yanni

[@MuhammadFasihUllahBajwa-fe5qp]

Loved this episode

[@alechasani8316]

You cant believe how much i waited to see a senna in a drag race, thanks for the video❤

[@NuSuntRaresh]

The way the rear bumper started shaking 🤯

[@ziadalhafi6616]

Ahmad's energy is unmatchable ❤ he's a nice guy and a hell of a skilled driver 👏 👌 💪

[@khalilakkouche216]

One of my favourite races from carwow..very engaging, well done 👍

[@ELISHANESFUSIONWORX]

Beautiful nice to see the Mclaren Senna in back to back runs. That 2jz RCF sounds absolutely wicked

[@user-fb3ix1xx9v]

That bumper physically dying with those gunshot noises in the sound test had me rolling 😂

[@Auditography]

Stop over in Doha next time you're visiting Dubai, Mat. The car culture here is also crazy!

[@benlecluyse]

😉❤

[@hashimadekunle1714]

Nice show guys. It's so lovely!

[@robert23497]

We need more Ahmed!!!! Get him back soon. This man is cool as a fan. Love his style

[@emmanuelrodriguez1043]

3:06 Glorious 2JZ 🙌… Thank you Carwow and everyone making it happen…

[@Matriarchy_Feminism]

Trash Engine

[@raymondrichards9262]

Pure Filth

[@huyra8019]

Man I just want the v8 back honestly

[@aiman2191]

Made me think, a super-modern million dollar engine/car is competing against a 30YO engine. 2jz is truly not a over-hyped engine.

[@cloudconnected5230]

I really was expecting a sick high speed drift. You had me in the first half.

[@shortfattoad7317]

Gearing makes a drift car do what it's supposed to, not a straightline drag car

[@cloudconnected5230]

@@shortfattoad7317 Watch the end of the video.

[@thedarknike6598]

love this sound of content

[@RS3NDIT]

I heckin love the RCF. This build is absolutely awesome

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

Senna vs 720s vs 765lt Will epic race 😊

[@HeisenbergFam]

This guy has nice commentary and knowledge about cars, he should start a KZbin channel, will get millions of subs

[@allenmandikutse]

Agreed

[@ayhamrawashdeh7431]

He have a youtube Chanel named ahmad daham

[@phantomix3956]

It's soo cool. Absolutly love it!!!!!!😊

[@WayApp]

Wow, what an intense drag race!

[@MJ.95]

My man, Ahmad, it's great to see you on Carwow. Two legends who deserve to get all of this appreciation and love from all the audience and followers wish you both, Mat and Ahmad, all of the best.

[@vexstar3isafuckass910]

Legend? You must be an idiot for throwing that word around like it has no meaning. He is the complete opposite of a legend and should not be on this channel again.

[@maxwilloughby5386]

That rcf had more traction than i thought it would

[@user-bl6gc5ch2h]

Ahmad is so crazy! Good colab

[@hawk1514]

Fantastic videos Mat. Fun, informative and entertaining. I think if the drift car was properly set up for drag it may have been a different story. Keep up the amazing videos. 👏 can't wait for the next one.

[@Paarthurnax117]

The back and forth banter in the beginning made me a subscriber

[@MubsFronel]

AHMED is needed a lot on here 🎉🎉

[@okithdesilva129]

Thank you so much Mat, Carwow staff, Ahmed and everyone who helped to make this insane drag race possible!

[@rasherbasher8203]

Oh matt. Thanks matt. 💤💤💤🔚

[@nickhaddon538]

Ahmed is super cool, what a legend, really likeable guy. Another awesome race from Car Wow, thanks guys!

[@topclipsterr]

That Lexus sounds shocking! Love the Videos!

[@odeanherde7544]

Nice w drag races great driving from Ahmed who did a great save!

[@xdcarboi34mk35]

The rcf bumper was twerking ☠️

[@Car_Factory_007]

Ahmed is as cool,as crazy and as passionate as Matt about cars Absolutely inane video❤

[@jackkelly7884]

This is the best video i ever seen i give it 8 out of 10

[@mareksmicka7338]

Ahmed is very cool guy :) hope you bring him back for some other races!

[@gerhardfourie263]

Great race...Ahmed, what a nice guy. You're the man. Bring him back for more.

[@izzo2271]

That (accidental) sponsor segway was so amazing, Matt just showed his experience and skill in presenting 😂🔥🔥

[@eyad_bk]

Ahmed you are the best 🤙🏼

[@TuntakelForza]

That was not really a competition, but it was really fun to watch!

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat never fails to wow us with all these mind blowing drag races!

[@rasherbasher8203]

You always fail to wow us with your repetitive nonsense comments.

[@gregpavitt309]

Yes they're usually stacked in Matt's favour😂

[@abdhullanaixan2480]

Here's a thought matt. If you're doing 3-4 races don't just announce the times for the last race please mention times for the fastest runs by each car as well 👍🏾 i'm sure the mclaren went faster than 10.7 the first few runs. Hope you take the suggestion

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

I wonder how long it will take for common sense to prevail?

[@bananahammock3664]

How do you know they don't already do that? I'm pretty sure they do...

[@subcon959]

@@bananahammock3664 They do. It's kinda obvious really.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@subcon959 but seems cool all the same.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67 agree.

[@maswiliii]

I been waiting for this video for ages😂😂 being ahmad Daham fan I had a spoiler alert

[@txx_ghost_xxt5638]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@ahnuldschwarzenegger1]

Ahmad is a proper good bloke. Great humor and balls the size of my biceps. Laughing off a near accident like that.

[@RoderickVoordouw]

Yeah just built different I guess.

[@Fitness-Science]

Indeed he is!

[@sportbewegenhogeschoolinho5556]

Those are some seriously big balls 😉

[@relaxingsoothingsounds1479]

It's not an accident until it is. ;-)

[@ahnuldschwarzenegger1]

@@RoderickVoordouw It takes some seriously good stuff to build him then.

[@AbzAden]

I love how Matt never tells em that it’s as soon as the hands go down rather than waiting it’s all the way down than again he is the drag race king with 160 wins under his belt 😂

[@royolojoba]

161 now 😂

[@goodgod9330]

I love this channel

[@trouble-freemind]

These drag races getting cooler and cooler each time keep up the good work 👏

[@Taalanos]

He was way too happy when explaining how his brakes failed at the end of a drag race, I'd be shitting myself lol

[@debojitmalakarme369]

We want ahmed in more videos. ❤ this guy is pure joy

[@nunocosta637]

Épic drag race 🤘🤘🤘

[@jasch9879]

Ahmed seems to be such a nice and cool guy. He seems to enjoy this a lot.

[@JoriDiculous]

That was quite fun. Nothing surprising a car made fro traction will beat a car made for the opposite, but its still exciting. Good sports of Ahamad driving his driftcar in a dragrace.

[@benmcwhat4765]

Ahmed is a legend!!

[@lennonroberts1823]

🔟 this is the best video I've ever seen 🎉