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08:58 Races and Chases McLaren GT sounds fearsome at over 200 mph on Autobahn

McLaren GT sounds fearsome at over 200 mph on Autobahn

How fast can you go in McLaren's grand tourer? Depends on you and the road, really.
By Brian Potter 1m ago
06:12 Races and Chases Porsche 911 GTS sounds sensational at Autobahn speeds

Porsche 911 GTS sounds sensational at Autobahn speeds

The Porsche 911 GTS has brakes from the 911 Turbo and reduced sound deadening for a more engaging driving experience.
By Brian Potter 27 June 2022
08:05 Races and Chases The 2022 Ford Focus ST is a practical Autobahn missile

The 2022 Ford Focus ST is a practical Autobahn missile

The Ford Focus ST features a detuned version of the Ford Focus RS's engine.
By Brian Potter 13 June 2022
08:00 Supercars See Ferrari F8 Tributo reach its 211-mph top speed on the Autobahn

See Ferrari F8 Tributo reach its 211-mph top speed on the Autobahn

It looks like it could go even faster.
By Brian Potter 07 June 2022
05:01 Races and Chases Supercharged Honda S2000 with 420 bhp sounds great in top speed run

Supercharged Honda S2000 with 420 bhp sounds great in top speed run

The high-revving engine pushes the sports car to 163 mph.
By Brian Potter 06 June 2022
08:03 Aftermarket / Tuning Supercharged Ford Mustang brings screaming American muscle to the Autobahn

Supercharged Ford Mustang brings screaming American muscle to the Autobahn

This supercharged Mustang GT was easily able to hit its top speed limiter on the derestricted Autobahn.
By Brian Potter 05 June 2022
04:47 Races and Chases Lotus 3-Eleven goes for roofless top speed run at the Autobahn

Lotus 3-Eleven goes for roofless top speed run at the Autobahn

The speedster sure looks a lot of fun without speed limits.
By Brian Potter 30 May 2022
03:31 Supercars SSC Tuatara owner beats personal top speed record by hitting 295 mph

SSC Tuatara owner beats personal top speed record by hitting 295 mph

That's 474.8 km/h.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
09:19 Races and Chases New Land Rover Range Rover hits top speed with ease on Autobahn

New Land Rover Range Rover hits top speed with ease on Autobahn

It looks comfortable in the left lane.
By Brian Potter 24 May 2022
01:45 Races and Chases Stock VW Golf GTI Clubsport hits 184 mph in acceleration test thanks to physics

Stock VW Golf GTI Clubsport hits 184 mph in acceleration test thanks to physics

Doing 296 km/h in a standard front-wheel-drive Golf.
By Brian Potter 13 May 2022
Races and Chases Watch tuned Honda Civic Type R hit 171 mph on the autobahn

Watch tuned Honda Civic Type R hit 171 mph on the autobahn

The driver in this video loves rowing through the gears.
By Brian Potter 13 May 2022
03:34 Races and Chases Audi Q7 V12 TDI Autobahn top speed run is peak diesel

Audi Q7 V12 TDI Autobahn top speed run is peak diesel

Audi had to limit the torque of the powerful V12 to protect the transmission.
By Brian Potter 09 May 2022
08:05 Races and Chases Opel Astra cuts off Alpina B5 Touring during Autobahn top speed run

Opel Astra cuts off Alpina B5 Touring during Autobahn top speed run

That's why Autobahn high-speed runs should only be done by experienced drivers.
By Brian Potter 09 May 2022
08:01 Races and Chases Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo diesel with 420 bhp hits 177 mph on autobahn

Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo diesel with 420 bhp hits 177 mph on autobahn

This is an older Alpina model, but it still has impressive performance.
By Brian Potter 03 May 2022
03:05 Green Tesla Model Y is eerily silent at 155 mph on the Autobahn

Tesla Model Y is eerily silent at 155 mph on the Autobahn

This Model Y takes 42.77 seconds to go from a standing start to reaching its top speed.
By Brian Potter 29 April 2022
08:27 Races and Chases Honda S2000 turbocharged to 520 bhp goes flat out on Autobahn

Honda S2000 turbocharged to 520 bhp goes flat out on Autobahn

Watch it reach 166 mph.
By Brian Potter 26 April 2022
08:58 Races and Chases Watch Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition do high-speed run

Watch Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition do high-speed run

The Civic Type R's turbocharged engine makes a great sound.
By Brian Potter 19 April 2022
Races and Chases Older AMG C63 estate fills Autobahn with V8 music in top speed run

Older AMG C63 estate fills Autobahn with V8 music in top speed run

It has zero problems reaching 155 mph (250 kph).
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
08:18 Races and Chases Ford Focus RS shifts into sixth gear at 153 mph in top speed run

Ford Focus RS shifts into sixth gear at 153 mph in top speed run

The modified hatchback went on to hit 176 mph.
By Brian Potter 06 April 2022
08:21 Races and Chases BMW 3 Series estate has no problem reaching 174 mph on Autobahn

BMW 3 Series estate has no problem reaching 174 mph on Autobahn

Who said estates have to be slow?
By Brian Potter 04 April 2022
Humour “Lamborghini” Multipla goes for glory in top speed run

“Lamborghini” Multipla goes for glory in top speed run

It's the 'ultra-rare' SV model, too.
By Anton Andres 03 April 2022
00:43 Races and Chases See 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition hit 242.7 mph in standing mile

See 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition hit 242.7 mph in standing mile

It hit 140.3 mph in the quarter-mile.
By Brian Potter 29 March 2022
Races and Chases 2022 VW Golf R with 520 bhp hits 202 mph on pitch-black Autobahn

2022 VW Golf R with 520 bhp hits 202 mph on pitch-black Autobahn

Tuner makes hot hatch even hotter by unlocking supercar levels of speed.
By Brian Potter 25 March 2022
01:01 Races and Chases Ferrari 296 GTB puts hybrid V6 to work in furious acceleration to 180 mph

Ferrari 296 GTB puts hybrid V6 to work in furious acceleration to 180 mph

It might not have the prestige of a V8 or a V12, but the V6 is still plenty quick.
By Brian Potter 09 March 2022
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