This customized Chevrolet Monte Carlo, built on an X100-series Toyota Chaser platform, is a powerhouse not for the faint-hearted. With its G-platform replaced by the Japanese chassis, it now houses a formidable 2JZ-GE engine with a sizable turbocharger, estimated to deliver around 700 horsepower by its owner.
Equipped with a sequential gearbox from Samsonas Motorsport, Toyo Proxes R888R tires, and RAYS lightweight wheels, this Monte Carlo has undergone extensive modifications, including a carbon-fiber dash, quick-release steering wheel, digital instrument cluster, full roll cage, and Sparco racing seats, making it far from your typical daily driver.
Comparatively lightweight at approximately 3,300 pounds (1,497 kilograms), this American-Japanese hybrid outmatches Wil’s nearly stock 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo, which tips the scales at 5,132 pounds (2,328 kilograms), thanks to its all-wheel-drive system.
The Taycan Turbo boasts an advantage with its two-speed transmission and over-boost mode, clocking a quarter-mile time of 10.6 seconds with 671 horsepower.
Despite the exhilarating sound of the 2JZ-powered Monte Carlo, the Turbo proves to be significantly quicker in straight-line races, even in Hoonigan’s 1,000-feet races.
The video demonstrates the evolving landscape of automotive technology, highlighting the distinctions between electric and traditional combustion engines, including sound, charging time, and environmental impact.
As the industry gears towards a zero-emission future, major players like Toyota, General Motors, and Porsche are heavily investing in electric vehicle research and development, signaling a transformative shift in the automotive landscape.