Can a regular family car compete with a super-fast hypercar? Most people would say no. But a Mercedes R63 AMG might change your mind. In a recent race, a Lamborghini Revuelto raced against a modified BMW M3 Touring and an Audi R8, and it was pretty interesting.
The Lamborghini Revuelto, powered by a hybridized mid-mounted V12 engine, is a marvel of engineering, boasting a total power output of 1,001 hp. Paired with three electric motors, it’s a force to be reckoned with on the road.
While the Revuelto may seem unbeatable, the BMW M3 Touring proves to be a worthy competitor. Despite having six fewer cylinders, a skilled tuner transformed it into a direct rival for the Italian hypercar.
In a series of drag races, the competitors lined up as follows: the Revuelto with 1,001 hp and 783 lb-ft of torque, the BMW M3 Touring with 1,000 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, and the Audi R8 V10 with 1,000 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque.
In the first race, the BMW emerged victorious, followed by the Audi, with the Revuelto trailing due to launch control issues. However, in the subsequent race, the Revuelto showcased its hybrid power, sprinting ahead effortlessly, leaving the others in its wake.
In the final race, the BMW M3 Touring, powered by its straight-six S58 engine, proved its mettle, ultimately defeating the Revuelto by a narrow margin. This surprising outcome underscores the impressive capabilities of the Bavarian six-cylinder engine when tuned to perfection.
A tuned BMW M3 Touring, priced at a fraction of the cost of the Lamborghini Revuelto, demonstrated its ability to compete with and even surpass an electrified hypercar a testament to the remarkable engineering achievements in the automotive world.