This Shelby Cobra replica will do 324km/h and still pass rego
No, it may not be a real Shelby Cobra but it'll probably tear your arms off.
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If you told someone 20 years ago that a Renault hatch would be able to keep up with a McLaren on a racetrack, they’d probably die laughing. Today is a much different story.
Working with a Megane RS 275 hot hatch, the driver – who goes by the name Bahram (and opens the boom gates with a fly swatter[!!!]) – manages to keep up with the MP4-12C supercar through the 20.7km circuit, despite the power and pedigree differential between them.
It must be said however, that this particular Megane RS has been granted a 70kw boost in power, and also features competition suspension and sports Dunlops. Albeit with the power going through the front wheels. The wrong wheels.
Despite the difference between the cars, the video does present an interesting argument. Which is faster, an amateur in a fast car or a talented driver in a slow car?
Check out the video to see the entire battle.
What would you do if you were in a McLaren on the Nurburgring? Would you go flat out? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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