Tipping the scales at 5,300 pounds (2,404 kilograms), the family-oriented land missile also flexes the standard eight-speed automatic transmission supplied by ZF Friedrichshafen. All in all, it’s a pretty exciting machine.

The question is, can this powerful drivetrain hold a candle to a completely sweeping 1967 Chevrolet Camaro that has been modified to travel the Pikes Peak Highway to the top of the Colorado mountain? From the looks of the old one, I’m tempted to put my money on the race car.

Equipped with a Leviathan LS7 augmented by a Garrett G45 turbocharger and Brodix heads, the large-wing Camaro uses a compound setup within the specifications of Pikes Peak, as that’s pretty much the only way to get the twisted boys rolling. early and produce early torque at high altitudes. .

Currently tuned for 950 horsepower at the wheels, the Camaro features all-around independent suspension, sequential drivetrain and rear-wheel drive. Estimated at 3,200 pounds (1,451 kilograms), the complete race car rides on 18 x 12.5-inch Forgeline wheels mounted with slick tires.

On that note, what’s the fastest car in a drag race? You’ll need to press the play button to find out if Audi’s quattro system can tell the difference.