Triple Threat Race: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Vs Ferrari GTC4 Vs Aston Martin DBS
What happens when you pit the Mercedes SLR McLaren, Ferrari GTC4Lusso, and the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera against each other in a drag race? On paper, the Aston Martin DBS is the likely candidate to win the race. The 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine of the Superleggera that produces 715 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque is the most powerful among the bunch. All that is distributed to the rear wheels via an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission. It is also the lightest with only a total weight of 1,700 kg, but it has no launch control. The Ferrari GTC4 may be heaviest with its 1,900 kg frame but it comes… Continue Reading »