In their newest episode of This vs. That, Hoonigan set up a showdown between a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and a 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
Originally, the faceoff was intended to be between a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (C6) and a 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor. The Ford F-150 Raptor is equipped with a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V8 Coyote engine swap that can put out 1,017 horsepower. However, the truck encountered an unfortunate incident with its engine exploding at the starting line.
Luckily, a Ford F-150 Raptor R was just standing by and stepped in as a substitute to take on the C6 Corvette. The Ford Raptor R is equipped with a 5.2-liter V8 engine producing 700 hp. Tipping the scales at 6,000 pounds, this truck features a 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Notably, the same V8 engine can be found in the Mustang Shelby GT500. Ford positioned the Raptor R as its most powerful Raptor ever, designed for high-performance off-roading.
The C6 Chevy Corvette, on the other hand, is propelled by a 6.2-liter engine generating 550 hp. Weighing in at 3,330 pounds, it boasts a six-speed manual transmission that channels power to the rear wheels. With its wide-body styling and race-inspired suspension, the Corvette provides an exceptional balance of performance for both road and track, as highlighted by Chevrolet.
Check out the full video to see how this drag race went down!
