Kia EV6 GT vs. Ferrari Purosangue: A Drag Race
The latest drag race video pits the Kia EV6 GT against the Ferrari Purosangue. While both cars seem similar at first glance, one is electric and the other uses a powerful, naturally aspirated V12 engine, with the Ferrari costing significantly more.
[Video of the drag race]
The UK’s Carwow conducted the race, demonstrating that a higher price doesn’t always guarantee better performance. The Kia EV6 GT boasts a revised dual-motor powertrain producing 641 horsepower (with overboost) and 568 pound-feet of torque, enabling it to reach 60 mph in around 3.5 seconds with launch control.
However, independent tests show the Kia can accelerate even faster, beating the Purosangue’s claimed 3.3-second sprint time. Throughout the video, the Kia consistently takes the lead.
The Ferrari claims a dry weight of 4,482 pounds, but Car and Driver measured one at 4,850 pounds. This weight closely matches the Kia’s claimed weight of 4,884 pounds. As a result, the EV6 GT has a lower power-to-weight ratio but more torque than the Purosangue.
The only time the Ferrari won was when the driver engaged a driving mode that simulates a combustion engine, but this was a one-time occurrence and didn’t reflect the Kia’s true performance.
The Ferrari Purosangue starts at over $395,000, while the Kia EV6 GT has a starting price of $65,275. This makes the Ferrari nearly six times more expensive. Despite its luxurious features and design, the high price tag might not be justified for many buyers.
The fact that a Kia can outperform a Ferrari in a straight-line acceleration test highlights the rapid changes in the performance car market over the past decade.
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