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Ford Raptor v GR Toyota Hilux v VW Amarok: DRAG RACE

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Follow Racing Driver Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammaherloughnan/ Forget about supercars – it’s time for a pick-up truck drag race!! We’ve got our hands on the new Ford Ranger Raptor, and it’s going head-to-head against the new VW Amarok and Toyota GR Sport Hilux! So let’s see how these three compare. Starting with the Amarok, it’s powered by a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel engine that can produce 240hp and 600Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic gearbox, and it tips the scales at just under 2,300kg. If you’re looking to pick up this exact model, it’ll set you back around £57,000. Alongside it we have the Ford. It has the same size engine under the bonnet as the Amarok, and it puts down 292hp and 491Nm. Its power is also sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed gearbox, but it’s both slightly heavier and more expensive than the VW, coming in at 2,454kg and £59,500 respectively. Finally we have the Toyota. It’s packing a 2.8-litre 4 cylinder turbo Diesel engine under the bonnet, which can produce 204hp and 500Nm. It’s also equipped with four wheel drive, although the gearbox is only a 6-speed automatic! It’s the lightest car here though, tipping the scales at 2,125kg, and it’s also the cheapest, coming in at £48,600. So will it be an easy win for the Ford? Or could the Amarok or Hilux snatch it? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE! Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW

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Corvette Z06 review: The most powerful NA V8 in the WORLD!

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Thanks to Jesse for lending us his Z06: https://www.instagram.com/jesse_iwuji/ Meet the new Corvette Z06! It’s the hardcore, track-focused version of the regular C8 Corvette, and Mat’s about to find out just what’s changed over the standard car. Starting with the design, there’s more than just some new badging to help the Z06 stand out from the regular C8. Up front there are some bigger air intakes (to help cool the bigger radiators) along with a larger, protruding splitter. Along the side the wheel arches stick out further to help house the larger & wider wheels, while there’s also extended side skirts and bigger air intakes. Then around the back, the twin tailpipes from the C8 have been brought together to make quad tailpipes in the centre of the car, and a gurney flap has also been added to the rear spoiler. It’s a different story on the inside, though, with only a handful of changes to be found. The steering wheel now comes with Z06 badging, and it’s possible to upgrade it to include some carbon fibre. Some new figure-hugging sports seats have been added, and there are Z06 kick plates on either side… But that’s your lot! Otherwise, it’s the same as the regular C8. But of course, the biggest change comes with the engine. Despite the Z06 having a smaller-sized engine than the C8 (with the 6.2-litre NA V8 swapping for a 5.5-litre NA V8), it has so much more power. You see, this is no regular V8… Chevrolet have taken a Ferrari 458 engine, reverse-engineered it, and given it 100hp more. As a result, the Z06 pumps out an eye-watering 670hp, making it the most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 in the world!! The Z06 starts from around $100,000, which is around $40,000 more than the regular C8 Corvette. So is it worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself! Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Engine
01:26 0-60mph
05:28 Brakes
05:51 Chassis
06:08 Driving
08:47 Design
09:58 Interior
10:32 Boot
11:42 5 Annoying Things
14:26 5 Cool Features
16:05 Verdict Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW

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Europe Road Trip 2023 – From Turkiye to The Netherlands

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Welcome to Alaatin61! Today I will travel from Trabzon Turkiye to Rotterdam The Netherlands. In this Europe Road Trip I will travel a distance of 3.800km. We will go trough Turkiye, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. Follow/Share/Like For More Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/user/Alaatin6…
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BMW M5 Generations DRAG RACE

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Thanks to everyone for lending us their cars: – E28: https://www.instagram.com/bmrperformanceltd/
- E34: https://www.instagram.com/nicksinghsahota/
- E39: https://www.instagram.com/tejs_specialist_cars/ Subscribe to carwow.de: https://youtu.be/gyoK74JUXsk Here we go BMW fans, this is the one you’ve been waiting for… BMW M5 GENERATIONS DRAG RACE!! We’ve got every generation of BMW M5, from the original E28 through to the F90, and we’re about to find out just how much the BMW M5 has come along since it first rolled off the production line. So let’s see how they all compare. Starting with the E28, it’s powered by a 3.5-litre naturally-aspirated straight-six that can deliver 286hp and 340Nm of torque. This power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual. Going up against it we have the E34, which houses a 3.8-litre naturally-aspirated straight-six that can put down 340hp and 400Nm of torque. And just like the E28, power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. Next up we have the E39, which is housing a 5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 under the bonnet! As a result, it’s way up on power compared to the E34, putting down 400hp and 500Nm. However, it still only comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and of course, power is sent to the rear wheels only. Alongside this though we have the glorious E60, which comes equipped with an incredible 5-litre naturally-aspirated V10! This monster can put down 507hp and 520Nm of torque, with all that power being sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed robotised manual gearbox. For the final two cars, we’re switching up to dual-clutch automatic gearboxes. Starting with the F10, it’s powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that sends all its power to the rear wheels. However, the latest generation, the F90, is not only up on power (with 625hp and 750Nm), but it also comes equipped with four-wheel drive! So will the F90 clean up against the opposition? Or could we have an upset on our hands? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE! Mat’s BMW deal: Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW

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You won’t believe who built this pick-up!

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This is the all-new Volkswagen Amarok! Now there’s one thing about this new Amarok that really sets it apart from its predecessor… Underneath the skin, it’s pretty much a Ford Ranger! VW has just gone to work on it, adding some new body panels and updating some of the interior, but otherwise, it’s pretty much just a Ranger! But either way, let’s see if this is one pick-up that you need to consider. Starting with the design, it’s clear from the rear that the Amarok brought in new body panels over the Ranger as you have a big Amarok wording embossed into the tailgate. We also have the Pan Americana trim on this edition, so we get some smart metal bars that sit along the edge of the load bed. Along the side, there are running boards, and upfront, the Pan Americana trim means we have a matte dark grey effect running through the bottom of the grille, which really adds to the imposing look of this pick-up. Step inside and the familiarity with the Ranger becomes clear. The centre console and infotainment set-up are identical, with a big vertical screen in the centre of the dash. All-in-all the cabin is pretty well made, with soft-touch materials throughout the cabin. The infotainment system has been taken across from the Ranger, which is a good thing! Although, despite the Amarok coming with some physical buttons, you still have the use the touchscreen to control the climate. When it comes to engine choices, there are three options. The entry-level is a 2-litre turbo diesel that can deliver 170hp and comes with a manual gearbox. Next up is a 2-litre turbo diesel that comes with a 10-speed automatic gearbox, with the ability to deliver 205hp. But the range-topper is a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel, which also comes with a 10-speed automatic gearbox, along with the ability to produce 240hp. The price of the new Amarok starts from around £41,000, rising all the way up to around £57,000 for this top-of-the-range model. But is it worth it? Or should you go for a Hill or Ranger instead? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself! Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:40 Design
02:37 Interior
04:42 Back Seats
06:00 Load Bed
06:32 5 Annoying Things
07:59 5 Cool Things
09:07 Engines
09:30 Town Driving
11:24 Motorway Driving
11:59 Country Road Driving
13:07 0-60mph
14:00 Verdict Toyota Hilux review: https://bit.ly/Toyota-Hilux-Review-2023 Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW

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New Volkswagen Amarok review: Everything you need to know!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J2MJ52kjOY

This is the all-new Volkswagen Amarok! Now there’s one thing about this new Amarok that really sets it apart from its predecessor… Underneath the skin, it’s pretty much a Ford Ranger! VW has just gone to work on it, adding some new body panels and updating some of the interior, but otherwise, it’s pretty much just a Ranger! But either way, let’s see if this is one pick-up that you need to consider. Starting with the design, it’s clear from the rear that the Amarok brought in new body panels over the Ranger as you have a big Amarok wording embossed into the tailgate. We also have the Pan Americana trim on this edition, so we get some smart metal bars that sit along the edge of the load bed. Along the side, there are running boards, and upfront, the Pan Americana trim means we have a matte dark grey effect running through the bottom of the grille, which really adds to the imposing look of this pick-up. Step inside and the familiarity with the Ranger becomes clear. The centre console and infotainment set-up are identical, with a big vertical screen in the centre of the dash. All-in-all the cabin is pretty well made, with soft-touch materials throughout the cabin. The infotainment system has been taken across from the Ranger, which is a good thing! Although, despite the Amarok coming with some physical buttons, you still have the use the touchscreen to control the climate. When it comes to engine choices, there are three options. The entry-level is a 2-litre turbo diesel that can deliver 170hp and comes with a manual gearbox. Next up is a 2-litre turbo diesel that comes with a 10-speed automatic gearbox, with the ability to deliver 205hp. But the range-topper is a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel, which also comes with a 10-speed automatic gearbox, along with the ability to produce 240hp. The price of the new Amarok starts from around £41,000, rising all the way up to around £57,000 for this top-of-the-range model. But is it worth it? Or should you go for a Hill or Ranger instead? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself! Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:40 Design
02:37 Interior
04:42 Back Seats
06:00 Load Bed
06:32 5 Annoying Things
07:59 5 Cool Things
09:07 Engines
09:30 Town Driving
11:24 Motorway Driving
11:59 Country Road Driving
13:07 0-60mph
14:00 Verdict Toyota Hilux review: https://bit.ly/Toyota-Hilux-Review-2023 Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW

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