Mercedes SLR McLaren vs Ferrari GTC4 vs Aston DBS: DRAG RACE

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  • Опубликовано: 17 июл 2020
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    What a lineup we have for this all-new supercar drag race! Mat’s in the legendary Mercedes SLR McLaren, and he’s lining up against the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso and the Aston Martin DBS! Combined, these incredible machines put down over 2,000hp! What’s more, when new these three cars would have cost a combined £890,000 - so this might be our most expensive drag race EVER! The SLR may be the oldest contender here, but can it still take the challenge to the Ferrari and Aston? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
    Thanks to Phil for bringing his DBS: / morethancars
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @carwow
    @carwow  4 года назад +1382

    So which of these marvellous machines would you choose?! Let us know in the COMMENTS!

  • @efranle
    @efranle 4 года назад +8351

    the SLR was the meanest car in Need for Speed: Most Wanted

    • @Sunnyislive25498
      @Sunnyislive25498 4 года назад +240

      Agreed

    • @carwow
      @carwow  4 года назад +960

      100%!

    • @danielbraun3158
      @danielbraun3158 4 года назад +498

      Carrera GT & SLR were both absolute beasts in the game yeah. The SLR sound was spot on aswell.

    • @heffe1557
      @heffe1557 4 года назад +238

      dude did you even finish the game and got the bmw m3 gtr?

    • @michaeljaden3286
      @michaeljaden3286 4 года назад +9

      Frrrrr

  • @falcongamer58
    @falcongamer58 4 года назад +1443

    Seeing the SLR McLaren in a drag race feels like Christmas

    • @yasir11
      @yasir11 4 года назад

      Fax

    • @mrjon2805
      @mrjon2805 4 года назад +1

      Wait a minute its not December yet?

    • @aggedal1056
      @aggedal1056 4 года назад +6

      @@mrjon2805 No, It's July 19 and we have Coronavirus party!⚙

  • @sein7381
    @sein7381 3 года назад +160

    The SLR was ahead of it's time back in 2003 and it's still looking so cool ! Still very fast against current super cars . Absolutely adore that car , a LEGEND

  • @fratex6790
    @fratex6790 3 года назад +512

    Aston guy’s reaction time off the line is as fast as an out of battery electric moppet

    • @nyk2977
      @nyk2977 2 года назад +34

      lol the Aston probably could have won the drag too if it wasn't for that dude's reaction time

  • @lrblueslowbro5302
    @lrblueslowbro5302 4 года назад +1921

    I can’t believe the Slr is on the streets since 2003. That car was so ahead of it‘s time..

    • @ALIENSSS
      @ALIENSSS 4 года назад +50

      ahaa, it was the future car from very beginning

    • @sades5433
      @sades5433 4 года назад +131

      It's been 17 years since It was released and still looks actual

    • @rainnants
      @rainnants 3 года назад +6

      I am ahead of my time

    • @neondynamite2286
      @neondynamite2286 3 года назад +7

      No it wasnt

    • @Unknown.26885
      @Unknown.26885 3 года назад +16

      neon dynamite 2 it was the most powerful road car back then

  • @curlyanoable
    @curlyanoable 4 года назад +1836

    The SLR has such a timeless design

    • @jamesd7678
      @jamesd7678 3 года назад +45

      It really does. One of my favorite designs ever

    • @manjunathams8865
      @manjunathams8865 3 года назад +15

      Merc side piper always side line other cars in terms of looks..

    • @dew62169
      @dew62169 3 года назад +20

      the front has definitely aged

    • @reenachauriya4931
      @reenachauriya4931 3 года назад +25

      it aged horribly compared to most other sports cars of its time tbh. it has the ugliest beak I've seen on a car.

    • @defnotatroll
      @defnotatroll 3 года назад +37

      @@reenachauriya4931 very subjective. The headlights look early 2000s Merc but the design is so so good, it looks ultra futuristic and retro at the same time

  • @dietherva8719
    @dietherva8719 3 года назад +199

    The sound of a Ferrari is so unique, love it

  • @mlp-hot-rod5824
    @mlp-hot-rod5824 3 года назад +47

    The SLR was the car that got me into cars back when I was 12. So it'll always have a place in my heart.
    You forget it's nearly 20 years old now yet it can still hold it's own. Quite a testament to both how good it was and how far cars have come in that space of time. But even when new, that gearbox was always its Achilles heel.
    I wonder if you can take one back to McLaren and ask them to correct all its flaws.

  • @yiannimize
    @yiannimize 4 года назад +3382

    I do Love the SLR but the old technology will never do it justice. Looks the best though for sure 🙌🏼

    • @fokuz2023
      @fokuz2023 4 года назад +32

      Yiannimize are you going to be in a video with mat

    • @sarveshbhilwanath7476
      @sarveshbhilwanath7476 4 года назад +19

      The sound of those cars are so good

    • @FrozenDung
      @FrozenDung 4 года назад +12

      Got your Tesla yet Yanni?

    • @Pigeonscrapper6573
      @Pigeonscrapper6573 4 года назад +13

      I agree, the engines and designs might be magnificent but as we push forward with technology the more ancient technology wise these become

    • @redryan1319
      @redryan1319 4 года назад +3

      @@fokuz2023 I wanna kiss you

  • @MA-wm9pg
    @MA-wm9pg 4 года назад +408

    I can’t be the only one who forgets the stats of the first car as soon as I read the stats of the second one 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @speterj
      @speterj 4 года назад +20

      I wish they would put them all up at once. I love comparing them and guessing who wins.

    • @BlackForestbestforest
      @BlackForestbestforest 4 года назад +3

      I feel you so much hahahaha

    • @MicahPotts
      @MicahPotts 4 года назад

      Yup, samesies

    • @sandur100
      @sandur100 4 года назад

      yup totally ! had to rewind

    • @longtailgt
      @longtailgt 4 года назад

      I feel you sooo much! In yesterday's Maybach vs BMW video I had to rewatch that part 2-3 times to remember the specs

  • @HrBolzen
    @HrBolzen 3 года назад +55

    The SLR is like the old man, who can still keep up with younger generations...
    BEAUTIFUL 😍❤

    • @alsheatonism
      @alsheatonism 2 года назад +1

      We call it old man strength at the gym.

    • @TivonSanders
      @TivonSanders Год назад

      Kinda like Edge in the WWE right now.

  • @The_Acquainted_Era
    @The_Acquainted_Era 3 года назад +340

    That DBS sounds incredibly good

    • @amazingamazigh6847
      @amazingamazigh6847 2 года назад +29

      Ferrari sounds much better

    • @ibrahimpallikkal5100
      @ibrahimpallikkal5100 2 года назад +5

      @@amazingamazigh6847 okey, so what

    • @orr7793
      @orr7793 2 года назад +5

      @@ibrahimpallikkal5100 it aint tho

    • @oldschoolracinggames5729
      @oldschoolracinggames5729 2 года назад +2

      Man that Ferrari is ugly!
      Mercedes is glorious!
      Aston Martin is boring, useless and overpriced

    • @Ooo-tl1sl
      @Ooo-tl1sl 2 года назад +25

      @@oldschoolracinggames5729 thats a freaking massive shit what you are saying

  • @Hernandeces
    @Hernandeces 4 года назад +858

    Fun fact: The SLR is now 17 years old, and still holds its own against two new cars with more torque, power, less weight and being RWD. That is impressive. The SLR, enzo and carrera GT were the greatest supercars made since the 2000s with no discussion

    • @zsoltdeak8364
      @zsoltdeak8364 4 года назад +50

      now this is what most people forget about the SLR, that its like a dinosaur compared to the other two and still can go toe to toe against them, I am a bit disappointed that Mat did not pointed this out, when it was head to head with the ferrari in the rolling race for like 2 secounds my tears started rolling down on my face

    • @sh0ckv3l33
      @sh0ckv3l33 3 года назад +6

      GTC4Lusso is a luxury (wow who would've guessed it!?) GT.
      Goddamn next time make the SLR compete against a Lambo Urus or whatever while you're at it.

    • @ctcdarkness
      @ctcdarkness 3 года назад +59

      @@sh0ckv3l33 tf are you angry about? The SLR was also meant to be a GT. Calm down my guy you’re mad for no reason

    • @darchandarchan7036
      @darchandarchan7036 3 года назад +10

      want a carrera gt on carwow

    • @yudhis4615
      @yudhis4615 3 года назад +4

      @@darchandarchan7036 Agreee!! and 918 too

  • @AdmaishAfi
    @AdmaishAfi 4 года назад +931

    The SLR is so under appreciated, timeless design and a icon. One for the history books for sure.

    • @swift2117
      @swift2117 4 года назад +27

      Not under appreciated at all among the right circles of the car industry or fans.

    • @erickariuki6842
      @erickariuki6842 4 года назад +15

      That's why it held it's value for over a decade

    • @Tooslow24
      @Tooslow24 4 года назад +2

      It may have a supercharged v8 but I still think it’s wank

    • @Chris-qo7xl
      @Chris-qo7xl 4 года назад +14

      Sorry but it’s so f*cking ugly haha

    • @Corvolet5
      @Corvolet5 4 года назад +13

      And looks much better than most modern supercars.

  • @juliom3775
    @juliom3775 3 года назад +12

    Mid/late 2000's supercars are puré quality, each one with unique design and own personality.

  • @jouna84
    @jouna84 3 года назад +9

    Damn that SLR launch from behind is awesome..blowing black smoke from those sidepipes 😎😎

  • @EGoRBHD130
    @EGoRBHD130 4 года назад +1928

    Murcielago
    SLR
    Carrera GT
    The kings of the early 2000's

    • @nadir2543
      @nadir2543 4 года назад +219

      Nop, you got it wrong sir!
      Ferrari Enzo
      SLR
      Carrera GT

    • @ascott2168
      @ascott2168 4 года назад +41

      The sound that the Carrera GT makes is just magical !!

    • @gopanski5330
      @gopanski5330 4 года назад +44

      @@ascott2168 same as the LFA, both sound like heaven!

    • @samridhtiwari8044
      @samridhtiwari8044 4 года назад +25

      And in nfs most wanted 😂

    • @JonBonesJones84
      @JonBonesJones84 4 года назад +13

      McLaren F1???

  • @MRQ.
    @MRQ. 4 года назад +398

    Dear Mat
    We need a list of the 0-60 times and 1/4 of all the cars you have reviewed

    • @alexanderptak7790
      @alexanderptak7790 4 года назад +3

      We really need that!

    • @Nisalekanayake
      @Nisalekanayake 4 года назад +3

      Yea pls!!!!!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  4 года назад +111

      Ummm... That's quite a few cars 👀

    • @wailfaridi2070
      @wailfaridi2070 4 года назад +2

      That would be a bunch of inconsistent times. Stick to the manufacturer figures

    • @davislee5364
      @davislee5364 4 года назад +3

      Top 50 would be fine as well :) nobody needs 0-60 time performed by Dacia 🙃

  • @polorie
    @polorie 3 года назад +17

    I was born in 88 and cars I hold dear to my heart are: McLaren SLR, Carrera GT, and Lexus LFA.

    • @terminator5084
      @terminator5084 2 года назад

      wow you just said my three favorite cars!!!

    • @afraza5946
      @afraza5946 2 года назад

      I would replace the Lfa with the Murcielago

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider 3 года назад +62

    McLaren-Mercedes and Aston Martin are so beautiful

    • @lucataglienti6135
      @lucataglienti6135 2 года назад +2

      But slower than ferrari

    • @ibrahimpallikkal5100
      @ibrahimpallikkal5100 2 года назад +3

      @@lucataglienti6135 those are better than Ferrari especially that legendary SLR

    • @IAmTheHound
      @IAmTheHound 2 года назад +1

      @@lucataglienti6135 In the rolling race the Aston was quicker

  • @bendago070
    @bendago070 4 года назад +858

    Matt: “Lets keep drag racing until I don’t come last.”

    • @Peanutdenver
      @Peanutdenver 4 года назад +19

      He's like the spoiled child who throws a fit at Christmas if he can't be the first to open presents.

    • @petermuteti7500
      @petermuteti7500 4 года назад +4

      The accuracy in this! Hah!

    • @aggedal1056
      @aggedal1056 3 года назад +2

      Lol😂😂

    • @liamharis9246
      @liamharis9246 3 года назад +2

      He cant take losing

    • @Peanutdenver
      @Peanutdenver 3 года назад +4

      @@liamharis9246 It's the one thing that annoys me about carwow vids...

  • @keegandesouza4593
    @keegandesouza4593 4 года назад +686

    This is the race we wanted , but didn't know that we wanted

  • @edwardprokopchuk3264
    @edwardprokopchuk3264 3 года назад +11

    Every mercedes owner of the supercharged motor knows that the SLR had a bad intercooler pump...
    That’s why the supercharger was disengaging.
    Would have been nice to see what would happen if it was running properly.
    Great race!

  • @oldyaso
    @oldyaso 3 года назад +27

    It's almost shocking that an unloved 2+2 Ferrari, even its production had been ceased last year due to the undesirability, is faster than the legendary SLR.
    The progress of automotive technology in the last decade is just incredible.

    • @splet__
      @splet__ 2 года назад +2

      Plus the GTC interior Is beautiful, such an underrated car

    • @gabutman6144
      @gabutman6144 11 месяцев назад

      Blame the idiots that prefer SUV these days

  • @manicaeduard189
    @manicaeduard189 4 года назад +164

    I came here for the SLR, one of the most beautiful cars ever made

    • @matthewp9015
      @matthewp9015 4 года назад +3

      Ib Racer4 “one of the most beautiful”

    • @kaybrown7278
      @kaybrown7278 4 года назад

      I came for the race

  • @zubairhauman
    @zubairhauman 4 года назад +267

    Is it just me or did the Mercedes Exhaust sound like a Mercedes G wagon also when that Ferrari made noise at the start My volume was on max😂

    • @nicu8643
      @nicu8643 4 года назад

      they’re both v8s so yeah

    • @JTM610
      @JTM610 4 года назад

      @@nicu8643 As if every V8 sounded the same..

    • @67chevy96
      @67chevy96 4 года назад

      @@JTM610 yeah🤦🏽‍♂️😂 I liked the Superleggeras sound the best and also the look

    • @khaledsalem8034
      @khaledsalem8034 4 года назад +3

      Actually the g55 amg is the closest thing to the slr regarding the engine. The share the same engine and exhaust, but the engine is detuned in the g55 amg.

    • @ahemgee9542
      @ahemgee9542 4 года назад

      Well the G55K had almost the same engine- M113K vs M155K and side exit exhausts so not surprising

  • @abishek4300
    @abishek4300 3 года назад +13

    SLR Deserves A Dual Clutch Gearbox! 🔥

  • @henricokski5549
    @henricokski5549 3 года назад +11

    That SLR is an amazingly well built car. At track events overheating kicks in on many “big name” supercars. SLRs run the track all day without a problem and can do back to back 200MPH runs without breaking a sweat.

    • @skandinav_nummer1
      @skandinav_nummer1 Год назад +1

      Here was clearly shown a limiter at 230 Kmh

    • @dwoolwichpoly9086
      @dwoolwichpoly9086 Год назад

      @@skandinav_nummer1which is highly odd as these didn’t come with limiters. The top speed is above 205mph and it gets there as well

  • @nkatekofortune6965
    @nkatekofortune6965 4 года назад +278

    😂😂 Yainni was right when Matt is loosing he'll ask for a retake until he wins 😂 Matt we see you, you lost the drag

    • @vanshajthakran
      @vanshajthakran 4 года назад

      he did that drag race coz of the aston dbs

  • @calebsmith4689
    @calebsmith4689 4 года назад +560

    Next drag race: Mercedes SLR McLaren vs Porsche Carrera GT vs Enzo Ferrari. 3, 2, 1, GO!

    • @mattevans4377
      @mattevans4377 4 года назад +7

      And maybe bring a Veyron just to flex on them ;)

    • @kaziadz
      @kaziadz 4 года назад +3

      Yeah now that would be a lovely race

    • @jimwokeup
      @jimwokeup 4 года назад +8

      Add the Veyron to that and that’s the ultimate 2000’s hypercar drag race.

    • @juanantonio7146
      @juanantonio7146 4 года назад +6

      Or C6 ZR1 vs Carrera GT vs Enzo
      Or in case of wanting a "old holy trinity race", then the line-up should be McLaren F1 vs Porsche Carrera GT vs Ferrari Enzo

    • @ardijanuar2036
      @ardijanuar2036 4 года назад +4

      We just need carrera gt owner that wants to hard launch his $30k clutch set to ashes lol. Is not the easiest manual car to launch from the dig isn't it?

  • @amoghhampiholi820
    @amoghhampiholi820 3 года назад +11

    Clarkson:-"Hammond,nobody in history has never ever Donuted an Aston Martin!"
    Carwow:-3:01

    • @user-nz6kl5nf8c
      @user-nz6kl5nf8c 2 года назад +1

      Also James May in Los Angeles with Vanquish:
      Skids!

  • @mikeabel7577
    @mikeabel7577 2 года назад +4

    That SLR is one of the most incredible machines ever built. Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @Mr.Investor89
    @Mr.Investor89 4 года назад +424

    SLR Looks like 2020 model...
    One of the best designed cars in the last 30 years along with the porche carrera GT ❤️

    • @hippievogelei
      @hippievogelei 4 года назад +4

      But still the nicest of all 3 the enzo is so hyped(even though people hype the sls and amg gtr) but really fans know this older slr is faster om the straights the slr was hypercar of that time the sls is supercar of its own time.. I wonder why the mc12 is such a underrated car tje drag is way better than the enzo. Starting car fans dont know anything of really exotics car. The disco volante, the mc12, thema 8.32. There are so many nicer cars then a hyped enzo or laferrari. 599xx or the superamerica. People stare blind about magazine hyped cars.

    • @sant340
      @sant340 4 года назад +11

      I agree that it looks nice! Although I would say like a 2010 model

    • @ioannispasaloukos4885
      @ioannispasaloukos4885 4 года назад +4

      Yeah the design was way ahead of its time

    • @shikarbabulall3897
      @shikarbabulall3897 4 года назад +7

      No its doesn't

    • @hacob2004
      @hacob2004 4 года назад +5

      @@davidmeskoski3465 The Lexus LFA might have something to say about the best sounding V10

  • @manduloykts179
    @manduloykts179 4 года назад +199

    I remember when 15 years a go the SLR would destroy Ferrari’s and lambos

    • @TopGear21
      @TopGear21 4 года назад +17

      Maybe only in straights, because on a track the "slow automatic" gearbox and its length would not help much.

    • @hasangenc2922
      @hasangenc2922 4 года назад +3

      @@TopGear21 it was built for straights

    • @lefuedebout
      @lefuedebout 4 года назад +2

      @@hasangenc2922 ... that was before Mat the " dragqueen " got behind the wheel! :-))

    • @ponyempiresunite9702
      @ponyempiresunite9702 4 года назад +4

      McLaren and Mercedes need to make another child.

    • @SuperiorNo1
      @SuperiorNo1 4 года назад

      @@hasangenc2922 I Ride one in GT4 it was outstanding considering the 1700kg weight 😈

  • @Arthur-xs9xk
    @Arthur-xs9xk 3 года назад +8

    The spec on that Aston was amazing

  • @blaketindle4703
    @blaketindle4703 Год назад +6

    The SLR is under-appreciated. Stunningly beautiful supercar!

  • @JustinsSupercars
    @JustinsSupercars 4 года назад +173

    Considering the SLR is 17(!) years old now it did absolutely amazing. I’ve driven SLR,s before and they are just incredible on a straight line. The torque is just instant.

    • @monsieurlazer48
      @monsieurlazer48 4 года назад +17

      17 years old with an awful automatic and no launch control. Fell in love with it the moment I saw it on Top Gear back in 2003, and the 722 made me fall deeper in love.

    • @pr-tj5by
      @pr-tj5by 4 года назад +2

      @@monsieurlazer48 Agreed 100%

    • @fardinm8196
      @fardinm8196 4 года назад +1

      A K this is just proof of how far technology has come, to think that 17 years ago that crappy gearbox was the pinnacle of automotive innovation is mind boggling

    • @user-xp4ps4sv5z
      @user-xp4ps4sv5z 4 года назад

      @@fardinm8196 not exactly, in those years vw allready had the first DSG gearboxes on some of the golf R32's, offcourse a much better performance gearbox than the SLR 😉

  • @lucadino66
    @lucadino66 4 года назад +157

    Mat saying he's in a car he has never driven before, whilst I'm here waiting for a carwow video with a car I've driven with

  • @hala14madrid92
    @hala14madrid92 3 года назад +10

    2:26 ohh perfecto😘🤗👌🎶

  • @only1brum
    @only1brum 3 года назад +16

    That supercharger noise never ever gets boring or old 🤤

  • @02jjrsx
    @02jjrsx 4 года назад +139

    That Aston Martin slept at the line every time! 🤦🏽‍♂️ Lol

    • @fourfundamentals210
      @fourfundamentals210 4 года назад +14

      Driver wasn’t great but the Aston also doesn’t get enough grip off the line. Once it does tho it destroys.

    • @ferdinandhuang5856
      @ferdinandhuang5856 4 года назад +1

      @Ethan Clark so true!

  • @nickolastiguan
    @nickolastiguan 4 года назад +336

    Brings back memories when Jeremy raced the lads to Oslo.

  • @Paul-pj5qu
    @Paul-pj5qu 3 года назад +48

    I will take the Aston Martin, thank you. I love Aston's.

    • @nyndndkdkjs6683
      @nyndndkdkjs6683 3 года назад +3

      Aston Martin. Old school grill in the front. White/cream leather interior. That aston racing green color. 21 inch chrome wheels

  • @TMan29
    @TMan29 2 года назад +2

    Vantage sounds lit. SLR did amazing for an oldie 😍

  • @sumant69
    @sumant69 4 года назад +131

    I remember the guy named "Bull" who used to drive this in nfs . nostalgia

  • @adonislimes6156
    @adonislimes6156 4 года назад +1261

    What’s really scary is even at 17 years old the SLR is still that fucking fast relative to today’s cream of the crop supercars.

    • @Divine_Serpent_Geh
      @Divine_Serpent_Geh 3 года назад +75

      Yes dude, the SLR is insane. I can see now why it was $400,000 back in 2003. There’s pretty much nothing that would stand up to it then.
      By the way, that limiter really killed it. I’ve heard of these things doing 210mph+

    • @adonislimes6156
      @adonislimes6156 3 года назад +23

      The Man yeah the limiter was probably a charge cooler issue. Essentially prevents damage to the supercharger... but yeah SLR’s are drag monsters

    • @Divine_Serpent_Geh
      @Divine_Serpent_Geh 3 года назад +5

      Adonis Limes Wonderful cars. Maintenance is insane though. $20,000 for the brakes and rotors lol.
      At least they never really lose their value.

    • @ESKATEUK
      @ESKATEUK 3 года назад +17

      They’re not the cream of the crop super cars though, they’re half a second off the time of a bmw m8, which is literally a grand tourer. A cream of the crop would be things like the Ferrari F8, Lamborghini aventador SVJ, mclaren 720/765... and they would absolutely obliterate the SLR McLaren

    • @adonislimes6156
      @adonislimes6156 3 года назад +30

      @@ESKATEUK
      A) This SLR was having charge cooler issues, so it was never running properly
      B) define “supercar”?
      Because a 992 911 Turbo S can out drag all 3 of cars you named in a standing 1/4 and yet isn’t considered “cream of the crop”
      C) Tire technology has come a *comically* long way from the days of Enzo’s, SLR’s and Carrera GT’s... and if we threw modern tires on them and set them around a track the performance gap would drastically diminish.
      My point stands, relative to todays super cars (cream of the crop or “baseline”) a SLR has no right being that fast

  • @ingdanielluna
    @ingdanielluna 3 года назад +4

    Matt, I think that the conventional 3rd run (i.e. most aggressive driving mode and specific gear) shouldn't be in a arbitrary gear. That run is about the very best that each car can do in a rolling start. That's would mean to me the gear with the best at-the-wheels torque, and that obviously could be different for each car.

  • @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
    @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan 2 года назад +5

    That Mercedes SLR McLaren just is stunning, even to this day~~ It is an old car, but it was still impressive nonetheless~ Love the guy in the Ferrari, his energy was awesome, and I'm sure he's been in most of the other drag races too :)

  • @legendarybro2447
    @legendarybro2447 4 года назад +620

    We have witnessed something really unusual here:
    Good weather in the UK.

    • @mrjon2805
      @mrjon2805 4 года назад +13

      Yep that happens 3 times a year

    • @shen7728
      @shen7728 4 года назад +5

      I thought it was a myth really

    • @liamharis9246
      @liamharis9246 3 года назад +1

      More like matt finally losing

  • @drifterz2578
    @drifterz2578 4 года назад +1969

    The ferrari won the race but the SLR won our hearts . Good to see SLR getting some love

    • @carl-johannilsson5666
      @carl-johannilsson5666 3 года назад +28

      Love the slr, its such a legend, one of my dream cars of all time. However running costs are also legendary, google mercedes slr maintenance costs

    • @bimmer.joo34
      @bimmer.joo34 3 года назад +3

      I thought SLR have V12 supercharged engines?

    • @andregoncalves5200
      @andregoncalves5200 3 года назад +2

      @@bimmer.joo34 V8

    • @bestbomb17
      @bestbomb17 3 года назад +17

      Aston martin 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️........such an underdog, and i love cars that arent mainstream. Id take an aston over a lambo any day

    • @timscotford7837
      @timscotford7837 3 года назад +3

      @@bestbomb17 I agree

  • @samanmahdiabadi
    @samanmahdiabadi 3 года назад +5

    Bring in the 722s !
    lovely vid ... my love from all my heart to the SLR ... the legend of all times.

  • @iidaniloii7623
    @iidaniloii7623 3 года назад +2

    the fact that they compared a car from 2003 to high tech cars with launch start means that the SLR was so ahead of it's time.... just incredible

  • @whiteknight2242
    @whiteknight2242 4 года назад +63

    Matt loses:- lets try again. Matt wins:- so what exactly happened?

  • @redneck3693
    @redneck3693 4 года назад +582

    When a Ferrari hatchback still kicks ass while sounding orgasmic.

    • @FamousDMagnificent
      @FamousDMagnificent 4 года назад +58

      It’s a quarter mil hatchback, you’re making it sound like it’s a Golf.

    • @skuloopuhospadoodeo5091
      @skuloopuhospadoodeo5091 4 года назад +9

      It’s sounds crap

    • @Omgiamsotriggered
      @Omgiamsotriggered 4 года назад +97

      @@skuloopuhospadoodeo5091 You need to get your ears checked

    • @0mar.1
      @0mar.1 4 года назад +5

      Ur silly

    • @joshfoley8862
      @joshfoley8862 4 года назад +4

      @@skuloopuhospadoodeo5091 entirely agree. The sound is very tinny. They could have had some grunt to it, but, that's Ferarri.

  • @Pilot-Ali
    @Pilot-Ali 3 года назад +6

    SLR is the most iconic of those two younglings.

  • @bearieroblox6451
    @bearieroblox6451 3 года назад +5

    The Aston was like a half a second late off the line each time. Well an old man is driving it.

    • @abhishekdhawan2712
      @abhishekdhawan2712 2 года назад

      Thats true Man...and thats everytime...Aston Martin is such a beautiful beast and was made fun of in this race...by a shitty driver!

  • @stu3232
    @stu3232 4 года назад +106

    That SLR Mclaren is a classic. Still remember seeing it on Top Gear back in the day with Jeremy.

    • @thegreatafrican3367
      @thegreatafrican3367 4 года назад +1

      Cool story bro

    • @stu3232
      @stu3232 4 года назад +15

      @@thegreatafrican3367 Thanks man glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for another one.

    • @trcs3079
      @trcs3079 4 года назад +3

      @@stu3232 please tell other stories, I'm here all day and night.

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 4 года назад

      Yup

    • @upgradeNEVER
      @upgradeNEVER 4 года назад

      The only thing that let's is down is the 5 speed auto! But it's just what it was back when it was new. And Mercedes was developing the 6.2 AMG V8 to replace the 5.4 one, which got a 7 speed gearbox.

  • @iwinvincent
    @iwinvincent 4 года назад +280

    Let's be honest,
    Ferrari makes Music,
    what a V12

    • @joshfoley8862
      @joshfoley8862 4 года назад +8

      If you consider rapping on a tin can music to your ears. ;)

    • @LuisCardoso-bo8yx
      @LuisCardoso-bo8yx 4 года назад +6

      Francis Grabetz Live is very different. Much more refined and majestic than the brute, lower sounding rumbling of AMG engines, for instance.

    • @-SP.
      @-SP. 3 года назад +1

      They don't have anything on Lamborghini's V12s though.

    • @artyabc
      @artyabc 3 года назад +1

      @@-SP. Well, I think it's a matter of taste. I prefer the Ferrari sound, it reminds me of old F1 cars with that screaming.

    • @eternaloblivion1820
      @eternaloblivion1820 3 года назад +2

      @@-SP. F50 shuts up ANY Lamborghini

  • @jowel1920
    @jowel1920 3 года назад +10

    The Ferrari Sounded the Best then the Mercedes, then the Aston Martin

  • @justahyundai
    @justahyundai 3 года назад +2

    Mat, calling the SLR's autobox low-tech is like calling the first audi e-tron low tech.

  • @christian-jakobgrasl
    @christian-jakobgrasl 4 года назад +125

    The SLR is one stunning piece of engineering!!! One of my all time favorites

    • @carwow
      @carwow  4 года назад +7

      Now we've raced it, we'd have to agree!

    • @christian-jakobgrasl
      @christian-jakobgrasl 4 года назад

      carwow yeeeaaa 🙈👍 by the way keep up this stunning videos !!! 👌👌👌👍👍👍

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 4 года назад +2

      @@christian-jakobgrasl If only it could be upgraded to 7 speed DCT. It would lose weight, get launch control and 10x faster shifts. It would go from 3.8sec 0-100km/h to 3.4sec ish.

    • @christian-jakobgrasl
      @christian-jakobgrasl 4 года назад

      @@DuBstep115 my words :-)

  • @pearce9853
    @pearce9853 4 года назад +114

    The SLR 722 is my dream car, the race they did with the lambo SV through the streets of Dubai on top gear years ago just made me fall in love

    • @7rini7y7
      @7rini7y7 4 года назад +1

      True.I love the fact that the Lambo was beaten also!

    • @zafkhan4796
      @zafkhan4796 4 года назад

      The SLR should have beaten the Ferrari. But yeah same race came to mind!

    • @bighas96
      @bighas96 3 года назад

      @@7rini7y7 lambo would have won Hammond eased off if u looked closely

  • @mindasb
    @mindasb 3 года назад +1

    Aston Martin DBS Superleggera - 2018
    Ferrari GTC4Lusso - 2016
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren - 2003 . The SLR is absolutely incredible.

  • @everybodylovesRay
    @everybodylovesRay 2 года назад +1

    I absolutely love how he warms up the tires in every video 🤣

  • @tacosr
    @tacosr 4 года назад +81

    The SLR is one of those future classics, like the Porsche CGT. What a beast

    • @e-tronicsystems3064
      @e-tronicsystems3064 4 года назад +1

      It will be one of those million dollar classics in future

  • @TheJenson001
    @TheJenson001 4 года назад +166

    That SLR is a legend😍😍😍
    And it still keep up with the latest cars

    • @carwow
      @carwow  4 года назад +7

      A true legend!

    • @gepixelt7712
      @gepixelt7712 4 года назад

      Miga Mafiri it does 220 in 3rd

    • @ebraheemaljawabi9252
      @ebraheemaljawabi9252 4 года назад

      @Miga Mafiri that is fckin mind boggling

    • @TheJenson001
      @TheJenson001 4 года назад

      @@gepixelt7712 It is one of the best example for perfect engineering.

  • @glennmicheal5446
    @glennmicheal5446 2 года назад +1

    That second launch really warmed the SLR's tires and really helped in the last race

  • @william254
    @william254 2 года назад +3

    The SLR is an absolute beauty and one of the best early 2000's supercars.

  • @delta_chris528
    @delta_chris528 4 года назад +687

    Who in the world buys a SLR McLaren and limits it ..
    .
    .
    Never had this many likes, Thanks yall :D

    • @Jorcap
      @Jorcap 4 года назад +56

      It was one of the fastest in its class back when it “competed” against the Carrera GT. watch the Top Gear vid about them both its so cool to see! Apart from the gearboxes they are still fast cars

    • @googlenutzer5264
      @googlenutzer5264 4 года назад

      😂true

    • @cyberdemon6517
      @cyberdemon6517 4 года назад +13

      Morons
      Edit: and posers and influencers

    • @senitnelav
      @senitnelav 4 года назад +38

      Jay Leno once mentioned that the SLR is one of the few supercars that can be floored back to back and will always reach it's top speed without any issues.

    • @lupreztryson
      @lupreztryson 4 года назад +13

      It’s not a daily driven car. It’s a collectors car now so that’s why

  • @TheWs25
    @TheWs25 4 года назад +268

    I could have beaten that Aston off the line in my wife's Nissan Qashqai, why were his reactions so slow 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @pinkaap_
      @pinkaap_ 4 года назад +19

      WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT HAPPEN .MOST LIKELY IN YOUR DREAMS A PRIUS WOULD JUMP OFF THE LINE IN POWER MODE QUICKER THAN YOUR WIFE'S NISSAN

    • @arshafeek2522
      @arshafeek2522 4 года назад +14

      It was because the aston owner was recording the video in the aston. So he wasn't concentrating. You can check out the video on his channel

    • @carwow
      @carwow  4 года назад +39

      👀

    • @modified2perfection
      @modified2perfection 4 года назад +10

      You could probably walk it quicker

    • @lilmarcus0
      @lilmarcus0 4 года назад +8

      Lol he disappointed me I really clicked for that car😂

  • @CefiroGuy3
    @CefiroGuy3 2 года назад +1

    Never driven it. I can only dream, but i feel your frustration with the SLR gear changes. Can totally see and hear it in your face and voice

  • @CPDutch
    @CPDutch 3 года назад +2

    Wow! How many times do you need to rerun a drag race? I hope you finally got the result you were after 😂

  • @bathingtoaster6107
    @bathingtoaster6107 4 года назад +440

    Matt's logic: let's keep re doing races until I have a perfect run and everyone else was shite then nake that the offical times

    • @youngrios
      @youngrios 3 года назад +2

      Right

    • @youngrios
      @youngrios 3 года назад +24

      @Keniso S. the 1st race and last were COMPLETELY different with the Aston. 1st race the Aston was reeling in the ferrari. Last race its bus lengths behind

    • @calabbbrese
      @calabbbrese 3 года назад +3

      Just an excuse to continue running flat out orher’s supercars

    • @Elvis-mg6vb
      @Elvis-mg6vb 2 года назад

      By my count that’s Mat loosing twice in the drag race but third times a charm hey Mat.I can see the logic here 🤪🤪

  • @ghost2ne6gaming23
    @ghost2ne6gaming23 4 года назад +141

    WHEN THE SLR MCLAREN LOST.
    *sad Toru Sato noises*

    • @Peaceiscoming669
      @Peaceiscoming669 4 года назад +4

      The SLR sound in NFSMW2005 was so good. Can't believe it's 15 years old

    • @firstnamelastname-zo5gd
      @firstnamelastname-zo5gd 4 года назад +2

      @@Peaceiscoming669 thats the best modern warfare period.

    • @renatosilva7578
      @renatosilva7578 4 года назад +1

      Ronnie needs to buy this aston martin so he can be faster than toru sato and become nr 2 on the Blacklist, his db9 isnt enough

  • @Hollandda
    @Hollandda 3 года назад +2

    Roncos impressionantes da época boa dos automóveis...

  • @Fifthgear08
    @Fifthgear08 3 года назад +2

    That SLR is one of my dreams car to to ever drive or own I fall in love with it every single time

  • @edward2030
    @edward2030 4 года назад +78

    I think this is the only drag race, where all of the cars sound amazing

    • @liamblack8621
      @liamblack8621 4 года назад +7

      The ferrari has it though

    • @edward2030
      @edward2030 4 года назад

      @@liamblack8621 I would say so

  • @Obi-WanKannabis
    @Obi-WanKannabis 4 года назад +178

    The SLR hanging out with cars over 10 years younger is an amazing testament to how great it was. Probably the highest quality Grand Tourer ever built.

    • @vambat3523
      @vambat3523 3 года назад

      I thought it was a 2006 slr mclaren

  • @smeckerosss
    @smeckerosss 3 года назад +3

    I love how Matt keeps doing drag races until he wins or at least gets his best time😅

  • @cicciointernazionale
    @cicciointernazionale Год назад +1

    Nothing in the car's world can be compared to natural aspirated V12 Ferrari engine: it's simply a simphony.

  • @soaringbeyond
    @soaringbeyond 4 года назад +38

    Guy driving the Aston has dial up broadband reaction times.

  • @ImmortalRises
    @ImmortalRises 4 года назад +156

    The SLR is such a beautiful car. It’s a timeless classic. No matter what year or era we are in a it’s a stand out. ♥️

    • @losandos8619
      @losandos8619 4 года назад +7

      i would never buy a mercedes with those round lights, they always remind me on fiat. but that's just my opinion.

    • @MCWordicus
      @MCWordicus 4 года назад +4

      I've always thought the SLR was ugly as sin

    • @LouisIreland
      @LouisIreland 4 года назад

      but the SLR is so ugly

    • @LouisIreland
      @LouisIreland 4 года назад

      @@MCWordicus thank you! they are

    • @zerokillers6307
      @zerokillers6307 4 года назад

      No sorry bro i am a bmw fan but merc is not bad in ny opinion

  • @amarymeti8360
    @amarymeti8360 3 года назад +4

    2:56 I love this par

  • @Daveyboy_GolfR
    @Daveyboy_GolfR 3 года назад +1

    B4 watching the clip, the SLR will still be struggling for traction as the others cross the line. I've actually driven one. The tech back then couldn't handle that power. It was completely unmanageable.

  • @nishitsinghbirman1923
    @nishitsinghbirman1923 4 года назад +145

    0:13 of course Mat Ferrari GT4C

  • @wasiqjawed1992
    @wasiqjawed1992 4 года назад +381

    Rolling Race Exist:
    Aston Martin: Allow me to introduce myself......

    • @Chris-hw4mq
      @Chris-hw4mq 4 года назад +8

      The Aston cant put the power down such a dissapointment

    • @sargysargy7031
      @sargysargy7031 4 года назад +4

      Aston vs Porsche 911 turbo s/ mclaren 720s would be epic

    • @Chris-hw4mq
      @Chris-hw4mq 4 года назад +5

      @@sargysargy7031 720s and 911 would let it 3 car lenght behind.

    • @aston-martin-internationalist
      @aston-martin-internationalist 4 года назад +10

      @@Chris-hw4mq unless all you do is traffic light grand prix the DBS wins at everything else except the sound competition and that goes to Ferrari.
      The DBS is an incredible machine. Bear in mind that what it's up against its still blisteringly fast.

    • @graygamingps4503
      @graygamingps4503 4 года назад +1

      @@Chris-hw4mq I dont think so. I think on a rolling race the DBS would be extremely close to them

  • @nicolasbocchino3761
    @nicolasbocchino3761 3 года назад

    “Better to keep going than lose”
    Lol words to live by

  • @thureintun1687
    @thureintun1687 2 года назад

    that iconic slr mclaren supercharger scream tho
    Remind me of old days, NFS Carbon,and movie Rush

  • @nainy101
    @nainy101 4 года назад +52

    The guy in the Aston had no reactions 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

  • @EpicGoldenWarrior
    @EpicGoldenWarrior 4 года назад +147

    The SLR is my dream car! I'll probably never drive one but I'm so happy you made a video with it! In 2020!

  • @carl-gustavbironvoncurland6295
    @carl-gustavbironvoncurland6295 3 года назад +1

    Genuinely impressed how quick that McMerc still is compared to the other two...

  • @TheBlackySnow
    @TheBlackySnow 3 года назад +1

    Anybody noticed the license plate number of the Ferrari? 5:34 "UR 5ILLY" Hahaha

  • @yapod9061
    @yapod9061 4 года назад +254

    My brain : Aston Martin DBS because it's the most polyvalent and confortable
    My heart: Mercedes SLR because NFS Most Wanted and it looks epic.
    My soul : Ferrari GTC4 Lusso because damn it sounds so good and that maybe the fastest one.
    My wallet: Used Opel/Vauxhall Astra
    Edit: In reality I don't even have a car yet but that is probably the kind of car my first would probably be, so...

  • @KMWE60
    @KMWE60 4 года назад +156

    I’d still rather have an SLR but the “722” edition 🤩🤩

    • @nemomazwai1339
      @nemomazwai1339 4 года назад +8

      If money where no object I would get the Mercedes Sterling Moss... and a helmet

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 4 года назад

      If the 722 can be had with the normal SLR's turbine wheels, I'd have it. Otherwise I'd simply have the normal one.

    • @gregkollaeg2365
      @gregkollaeg2365 4 года назад

      The 722 is a really bad car on the track. Ask Sabine Schmitz!

    • @johncollymore1697
      @johncollymore1697 4 года назад

      An SLR, yes. The 1955 300 SLR, chassis No 005, race no 106, the battered Desmond Titterington/John Finch car that finished 4th, on the 16th October Targa Florio, Sicily, the final round of the FIA World Sports Car Championship, 13 laps of the 'Piccolo Circuito delle Madonie', a 44.7 mile rough road circuit totalling 581.6 miles, a nail biting race which led to Mercedes taking the title by just one point from Ferrari...

  • @christineayres7199
    @christineayres7199 Год назад +1

    That SLR Mercedes for a 20 year old car is still relevant surprising how fast it is.

  • @bryduhbikeguy
    @bryduhbikeguy 3 года назад

    I subscribed after your 01/05/21,(when I viewed the Maserrati Crap..err, sport ute).I just had to see how these 'Un-obtaniums' ran.If someone over there buys a loaded Corvette,I think that will be fun for you,and us.

  • @Aryan_Saha
    @Aryan_Saha 4 года назад +82

    How many of you remembered Nfs Most Wanted looking at the SLR McLaren 😭😭😉

  • @andrelima5124
    @andrelima5124 4 года назад +75

    The SLR surprised me on performance terms not to mention the looks.
    Imagine how op a modern Mercedes/McLaren collab for a modern GT car would be!

    • @IschChef
      @IschChef 3 года назад +1

      Well, that will not happen as McLaren is no an independent car manufacturer.
      But the SLS especially as Black Series was a marvelous car. Absolutely timeless looks as well.
      The GT is also a great looking car.

    • @Mahbub556
      @Mahbub556 3 года назад +2

      @@kingj-der7242 actually in f1 McLaren will use Mercedes engine starting from next season

  • @donsupa1135
    @donsupa1135 3 года назад +3

    I think the Aston is pretty fast I just think the driver isn’t doing it justice