Ferrari 12Cilindri vs. AMG GT Black Series: Drag Race Showdown at Santa Pod

Santa Pod Drag Race Event

• 🏁 The video features a drag race showdown between two "Shmemobiles" at Santa Pod, the home of UK drag racing.
• 🤝 The event was organized by Chiro from Petrol Hedonism in collaboration with Santa Pod, inviting creators for a day of racing and drifting.

Ferrari 12Cilindri Introduction

• 🇮🇹 The Ferrari 12Cilindri, a new addition to the collection, boasts a 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 830 horsepower.
• 🛣️ It has already accumulated nearly 4,000 miles on a recent journey to Italy and back, showcasing its Grand Tourer capabilities.
• 🎶 The car is noted for its incredible soundtrack and striking design, reminiscent of older Ferrari models like the Daytona.

AMG GT Black Series Introduction

• 🇩🇪 The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, a former Nürburgring Nordschleife record holder, features a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine.
• 🚀 Tuned with the Opus R850 package, it produces 850 horsepower, 20 more than the Ferrari, and weighs 40 kg less.
• 🏆 This car has nearly 40,000 miles on the clock and is equipped with super sticky Michelin Cup 2 R tires, optimized for track performance.

Drag Race Dynamics and Challenges

• ⚖️ Both cars are front-mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive, and equipped with dual-clutch transmissions, making them comparable Super GTs.
• ❓ The main intrigue lies in whether the AMG GT Black Series' track-focused tires can provide sufficient grip off the line, or if it will bog down.
• 🚦 Launching proved challenging for both cars, with the Ferrari experiencing wheelspin and the AMG GT Black Series exhibiting wobbles and traction issues, especially in second gear.

The Head-to-Head Races

• ⚔️ Three head-to-head races were conducted, with Brad piloting the Ferrari 12Cilindri and Tim driving the AMG GT Black Series.
• 🥇 Race 1 was won by the Ferrari due to the AMG GT Black Series bogging down at the start.
• 🥈 Race 2 was won by the AMG GT Black Series after the Ferrari struggled with traction.
• 🥉 Race 3, the decider, was an incredibly close photo finish, with both cars finishing with times in the 11.3-second range.

Race Results and Conclusion

• ⏱️ The final results revealed the AMG GT Black Series won with a time of 11.346 seconds, narrowly beating the Ferrari 12Cilindri's 11.385 seconds.
• 🏆 The victory was decided by a mere 0.039 seconds, highlighting the close competition between the two supercars.
• 📍 The video concludes with the addition of a Santa Pod sticker to the AMG GT Black Series, commemorating the event.