Automotive
Hagerty does something fun and intriguing of their latest episode – they pit the 1234-horsepower Lucid Air Sapphire against the 1025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. The battle is all-American muscle and all-American electric speed!
First up, Hagerty takes these beasts to regular pavement to see which one really has the quickest acceleration. They’ve got the Lucid Air Sapphire, a high-tech marvel with insane power, and the Demon 170, a raw, supercharged monster with a reputation that strikes fear into the hearts of lesser cars. With a veteran drag racer on the helm, they push the Demon to its limits, achieving jaw-dropping 0-60 and quarter-mile times. But can it dethrone the Sapphire on this unprepped surface? Spoiler alert: the Demon’s Mickey Thompson drag radials aren’t too fond of standard asphalt.
To actually give the Demon a fighting probability, Hagerty heads over to the Famoso Drag Strip, where the magic of VHT-prepped surfaces awaits. That is where the Challenger’s true potential can shine. With the legendary Tom Bailey behind the wheel, they aim to match Dodge’s mind-blowing 8.91-second quarter-mile run. Can the Demon 170 rise to the occasion and beat the Lucid Air Sapphire?
One thing’s obviously: this battle just isn’t nearly horsepower numbers. It’s about raw power, cutting-edge technology, and the spirit of American automotive engineering. So, who’s going to take the crown because the quickest accelerating American automobile in history? Enjoy to seek out out.
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