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03:12 Races and Chases Audi RS E-Tron GT sounds like the future in Autobahn top speed run

Audi RS E-Tron GT sounds like the future in Autobahn top speed run

It's quicker than advertised, even on winter tyres.
By Adrian Padeanu 04 March 2021
02:29 Races and Chases Take a bumpy ride on this Abarth 500 during Autobahn top speed run

Take a bumpy ride on this Abarth 500 during Autobahn top speed run

This is not a ride for people who get car sick.
By Chris Bruce 02 March 2021
Records SSC planning next Tuatara top speed run, aiming for 300 mph in 2.3 miles

SSC planning next Tuatara top speed run, aiming for 300 mph in 2.3 miles

Yes, Jarod Shelby, that's definitely a statement.
By Jacob Oliva 22 February 2021
05:01 Races and Chases 2021 Audi SQ5 puts its diesel engine to work in Autobahn top speed run

2021 Audi SQ5 puts its diesel engine to work in Autobahn top speed run

The coupe-like crossover has spunk.
By Anthony Alaniz 27 January 2021
05:35 Records SSC Tuatara hits 282.9 mph in new top speed run to prove naysayers wrong

SSC Tuatara hits 282.9 mph in new top speed run to prove naysayers wrong

That's the average of two runs, with the absolute top speed being 286.1 mph.
By Adrian Padeanu 27 January 2021
05:29 Races and Chases 2021 VW Golf GTI Clubsport hits the Autobahn, top speed run ensues

2021 VW Golf GTI Clubsport hits the Autobahn, top speed run ensues

Done on not-so-ideal road conditions, mind you.
By Jacob Oliva 25 January 2021
03:36 Races and Chases Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 going flat out on Autobahn sounds incredible

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 going flat out on Autobahn sounds incredible

Just you and the empty highway. And 533 bhp behind your back.
By Anthony Karr 19 January 2021
Races and Chases Audi R8 supercharged to 802 bhp goes for an Autobahn speed run

Audi R8 supercharged to 802 bhp goes for an Autobahn speed run

The conditions are not ideal but 186 mph doesn't seem to be a problem at all.
By Anthony Karr 11 January 2021
Races and Chases 1980 Aston Martin Bulldog one-off to try and crack 200-mph barrier

1980 Aston Martin Bulldog one-off to try and crack 200-mph barrier

This time, it's personal.
By Chris Okula 11 January 2021
03:53 Races and Chases Watch how a tuned Subaru Forester STI from the 2000s performs today

Watch how a tuned Subaru Forester STI from the 2000s performs today

Nothing sounds like a tuned Subaru boxer engine.
By Chris Bruce 08 January 2021
Races and Chases Ford Explorer plug-in hybrid Autobahn top speed test

Ford Explorer plug-in hybrid Autobahn top speed test

How fast can you go in Ford's 457-bhp midsize plug-in SUV?
By Steven Loveday 07 January 2021
01:02 Crashes / Wrecks BMW M4 brakes hard from 174 mph to avoid crashing into Mazda on Autobahn

BMW M4 brakes hard from 174 mph to avoid crashing into Mazda on Autobahn

Praise to the engineering team behind those mighty brakes.
By Adrian Padeanu 30 December 2020
04:10 Supercars Straight-piped Ferrari F40 sounds glorious at full tilt on Autobahn

Straight-piped Ferrari F40 sounds glorious at full tilt on Autobahn

Speakers to 11 and brace yourself for petrolhead glory.
By Christopher Smith 29 December 2020
02:51 Races and Chases 2021 Mercedes S-Class S500 top speed run is impressively smooth

2021 Mercedes S-Class S500 top speed run is impressively smooth

The leather-lined luxury cocoon only has a six-cylinder, but it's by no means slow.
By Adrian Padeanu 28 December 2020
30:19 Records SSC Tuatara second top speed record run foiled by engine issue - report

SSC Tuatara second top speed record run foiled by engine issue - report

It still went over 250 mph running on six cylinders and reduced boost.
By Christopher Smith 26 December 2020
07:33 Races and Chases Watch this 36-year-old Mercedes 280 CE go flat-out on the Autobahn

Watch this 36-year-old Mercedes 280 CE go flat-out on the Autobahn

The old coupe still loves to run.
By Christopher Smith 23 December 2020
04:34 Races and Chases Watch a 186,000-mile VW Golf R32 hit 153 mph, but the speedo is all wrong

Watch a 186,000-mile VW Golf R32 hit 153 mph, but the speedo is all wrong

If one of these is right the other has to be wrong.
By Chris Okula 21 December 2020
Fastest cars in the world - Best 0-60 and top mph

Fastest cars in the world - Best 0-60 and top mph

Whether it’s sprinting from zero to 60 or reaching their top speed, these are the fastest cars around.
By Brandon Turkus 18 December 2020
09:03 Races and Chases Watch the new VW Golf R hit 163 mph on a dark Autobahn

Watch the new VW Golf R hit 163 mph on a dark Autobahn

That number is faster than the factory rating.
By Chris Bruce 17 December 2020
15:47 Races and Chases Porsche Panamera Turbo S Shows off its top speed by hitting 198 mph

Porsche Panamera Turbo S Shows off its top speed by hitting 198 mph

The updated Panamera can eat up miles on the Autobahn.
By Chris Bruce 15 December 2020
03:34 Races and Chases Watch the 2021 BMW M5 Competition eat up the Autobahn at 193 mph

Watch the 2021 BMW M5 Competition eat up the Autobahn at 193 mph

More proof the M5 is BMW's best car.
By Chris Okula 14 December 2020
04:05 Races and Chases BMW 4 Series Coupe M440i tests its top speed limiter on the Autobahn

BMW 4 Series Coupe M440i tests its top speed limiter on the Autobahn

Yep, it works.
By Adrian Padeanu 03 December 2020
03:51 Races and Chases Watch McLaren 600LT devour the Autobahn at speeds up to 200 mph

Watch McLaren 600LT devour the Autobahn at speeds up to 200 mph

Technically 199, but that's close enough.
By Christopher Smith 30 November 2020
Records SSC says record-setting top speed video inaccurate, but record stands

SSC says record-setting top speed video inaccurate, but record stands

The company blames editing errors for the mistake.
By Anthony Alaniz 29 October 2020
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