Who makes the BEST ENGINES? UK v USA DRAG RACE
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Introduction of the competing vehicles and the media setup for the drag race between Rolls-Royce Colin and Cadillac Escalade V.
Brit-made luxury vs. American power: the Lamborghini Urus steals the show in a three-way drag race against a Rolls-Royce Colin and a Cadillac Escalade V.
Summary
CarWow’s M. Watson pits a Rolls-Royce Colin against a Cadillac Escalade V in a test of pure acceleration, then brings in a Lamborghini Urus for a winner-takes-all finale. The 6.75 L twin-turbo V12 Rolls-Royce delivers 570 hp but is outgunned by the Escalade V’s torque and the Urus’s lighter weight. On launch, the Cadillac initially trips up the Rolls-Royce, and best two-out-of-three drag races reveal the American SUV’s handicap against its British counterpart. A later sound check compares intake and exhaust notes, leading into a brutal half-mile roll race where the Urus finally makes its stand. A brake-test surprise adds tension, with the Cadillac showing strong braking and the Rolls-Royce trailing. In the end, the Urus dominates the final quarter-mile, clocking 11.7 seconds, while the Escalade V posts 12.5 seconds and the Rolls-Royce 13.0 seconds. Harry and M. Watson tease a rerun and wrap with a shameless plug and a pivot to a leaderboard tease.
Key Takeaways
- Rolls-Royce Colin (V12, 570 hp) was outpaced by the Cadillac Escalade V in the standing quarter mile due to a horsepower gap.
- The Cadillac Escalade V (850 Nm torque, ~? hp) initially builds a lead on the Rolls-Royce during launch, but weight and power distribution still favor the American SUV in several runs.
- The Lamborghini Urus (4.0 L twin-turbo V8, 650 hp, ~850 Nm) is lighter (about 2.2 tons) and, in the final comparison, delivers the fastest standing quarter mile at 11.7 seconds.
- Final standings: Urus 11.7s, Escalade V 12.5s, Rolls-Royce Colin 13.0s, with the Urus winning the overall ‘winner takes all’ duel across the staged races.,
Who Is This For?
Essential viewing for fans of high-end SUVs and drag racing, especially those curious how European performance, American power, and British luxury compare in straight-line speed. Great for enthusiasts weighing horsepower, torque, weight, and launch dynamics.
Notable Quotes
"I'm M Watson. You're watching Car Wow."
—Host introduction setting the show and channel vibe.
"That horsepower differential is kind of what killed me."
—Comment on why the Rolls-Royce lost ground to the Cadillac.
"Oh my god, I'm getting dropped."
—First dramatic moment of the initial race.
"The Lamborghini won. It completed the standing quarter mile in 11.7 seconds."
—Final result of the main winner-takes-all showdown.
"Whichever car stops in the shortest distance wins."
—Brake test setup that adds tension to the compare.
Questions This Video Answers
- How do horsepower and torque affect drag race results between luxury SUVs?
- What makes the Lamborghini Urus faster than the Cadillac Escalade V in a quarter-mile?
- Why did weight differences impact the Rolls-Royce Colin in these duels?
- What is the quarter-mile time for the Rolls-Royce Colin in this race?
- How does a brake-test at 100 mph influence overall race outcomes for heavy SUVs?
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Full Transcript
Come on, America. What will win in a drag race between the most luxurious American SUV and the most luxurious British SUV? Well, we're going to find out by racing this Rolls-Royce Colin against that Cadillac Escalade V series over the standing quarter mile. I'm M Watson. You're watching Car Wow. Let's see what happens when you got a 6.75 L twinturbo V12 with 570 horsepower. 3 2 1 Oh my god, I'm getting dropped. It sounds awesome. That does. This is chill. If you're wondering why I'm sitting like this, the seats are broken in this position. They don't move.
Oh, Thrston. Well, I thought that was going to be a lot closer because while this is heavy, 2.7 tons, that's even heavier at 2.8 tons. And we have the same amount of torque pretty much, 850 N, and that has 880. But that horsepower differential is kind of what killed me. Did have a bad launch. I reckon I can do better now. Let's do best two out of three. Anyway, if you want to compare the car stats, pause the video now. You can see them. 3 2 1. Here we go. Ahead this time. Still pulling. Oh, but he's coming past.
I mean, this is just killing this. What happened there? What happened to you, Harry? Did you back off too soon? I backed off then. Yeah, even though you've won, too. I reckon you can have a better launch and not back off. And we'll see what the actual difference is between these two cars. 3 2 1 Oh, that just bogged off the line. It's not even a competition. My god, he's so far ahead. That was quick. That was actually my worst launch. Darn it. Before we do the next race, let's do a sound check. Compare the noise of these vehicles.
I think you get more intake noise actually than exhaust. All right, we're going to have a bit of your exhaust. Oh, yeah. It's a win, right? And we're going to do a rolling race now. 50 mph. We're going to race over the half mile. Okay. 3 2 1 go. Oh, that sounds good. He's gone. Oh, I didn't know it was going to be crazy. The next challenge. Oh, well, that's a clean sweep so far. There is one last thing to do, though. And here, your big hefty extra 100 kilos weight may go against you because it's the brake test.
This could be embarrassing for both cars, actually. Let's see who will set their brakes on fire first. Now we have a brake test from 100 mph. Whichever car stops in the shortest distance wins. If you'd rather watch another drag race with some expensive SUVs, click on the pop out button there or scan the QR code on screen now. If not, stay here. Hey, go rolls. Oh dear. Oh dear. You lost something. Finally. This actually stopped really well. This roller. Yours looked a bit sketchy. It was like it was going to do an endo. Yeah, I think I could have done that better.
I think that deserves a rerun. No excuses this time. I think that was worse. Harry, what's your excuse this time? I don't know. I thought you were breaking late, so I thought you were calling it off. I think you lost. Now you can actually win that car. I was auctioning it off. That's the website address to go to. HL3 competitions.com. Get your tickets for $9.99. All right, there we go. I've got I've got an idea. I've got an idea cuz obviously you beat the Rolls-Royce overall. I have another European alternative to take on America. All right, Harry, look what I have here.
It's a Lamborghini Urus. Feels like a bit of a cheat cuz it only weighs 2.2 tons. It's very light and it has a lot of power. Not as much as you though, but it's getting close. So, this 4 L twin turbo V8 puts out 650 horsepower, 850 Nm. So, this is going to be closer. I tell you what, winner takes all. Why not? Yes, agreed. If you want to compare these cars stats, then just pause the video now. You can compare them side by side. Oh, gear shifting. Oh, windscreen wipers and anchor. Why is it m I've lost a windscreen wiper.
We don't know what would have happened if I hadn't cut that up. What happened there? Everything went wrong for me. Everything. Let's go again. Not going to lie, I feel like a complete Um, let's pretend that didn't happen. All right. You know, winner takes all you. You've taken all, Harry. You've taken absolutely everything I've got. My dignity, my selfrespect. Three, two, one. Got a good start. It's not even close. Okay. Well, Harry, finally I got there in the end, didn't I? Finally. Finally. Now, do you want to see the times? So, then what exactly happened?
Well, the Lamborghini won. It completed the standing quarter mile in 11.7 seconds. The Cadillac came second with a time of 12.5 seconds. And the Rolls-Royce was last. It crossed the line in 13 seconds. Listen, I want to say a huge thanks to Harry for taking part. If you want to watch some other videos, just click on the video windows. If you want to compare these cars quarter mile times to everything else we've ever drag race, just click on the Car Wow logo to check out the Car Wow Drag Race leaderboard. Thanks for watching and I'll see you next
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