New V8 vs LS Swap vs Tesla Motor: Land Rover DRAG RACE
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It’s time for an awesome 3-way Land Rover Defender drag race!
We’ve got the custom-built Arkonik Land Rover Defender going up against a Tesla-powered classic Defender and the new V8-powered Defender!
All three of these cars can perform, so let’s get to the stats! Starting with the Arkonik Defender, it’s had the old engine ripped out and it’s been replaced with a Corvette LS3! This 6.2-litre V8 means this 4x4 now puts down 436hp & 475Nm of torque! It also drives all four wheels and weighs in at around 1860kg.
Next up we have the classic Defender. The engine’s been removed and replaced by a Tesla power unit, and as a result, it can put down 500hp & 675Nm! Those batteries are pretty heavy though, so it tips the scales at 1930kg.
However, that’s nothing compared to the new Defender, which weighs in at 2471kg!! However, it’s also pretty powerful, with a 5-litre supercharged V8 under the bonnet that’ll produce 525hp & 625Nm!
So… Custom, classic or new - who’s your money on? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
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New Defender, Custom Defender or Classic Defender - which would you choose?
New one :)
Custom
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Custom Defender
Please have Richard more often, he's such an enthusiastic guy. Really entertaining to watch him. This has to be one of the best and most entertaining videos on this channel!
Agreed. Richard is the man, gives such positive vibes.
+1
+1
What a legend!
Ya so true he was very entertaining in the vid.
Richard seems so happy that he was in the race. Loved him in the episode we need him more
I agree 😂
Never seen so much enjoyement in this channel ! We definitively need him more !
no lie I agree 🤣🤣
Can you get Richard on to the off-road course?
@@paulschutz8620 hi Paul Schutz. Whats up dude?
Richard is really entertaining you should definitely have him more on the channel👍🏻
Richard is a lovely bloke, and a genuine car enthusiast, love when hes on the carwow channel
Fantastic race! Really demonstrates the big differences between an EV powertrain vs an ICE one. The direct drive EVs struggle with top end but have monstrous torque at low speeds. That supercharged V8 5.0 in the new Defender is an absolutely beast - you can see when it gets into the powerband and just reins in the other cars. Richard was fantastic good sport for racing!!
Richard is the man, hes got those positive energy making everyone's day better
Real men always prevail.
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That's how he charges his LR :P
At 11:40 you can actually see his hands shiver.
Be’ er
Richard is such a cool fella! He enjoyed every second. Hilarious how he leaned forward to be faster!!!
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I’m very sure he leaned forward to save himself freezing to death 😂😂
+1
That or to keep his hat on!
Mate its crazy how one guy(apart from mat) can make the race so interesting. Richard is needed way more often
You definitely need to have Richard more often. His positive and exciting energy is felt through the screen. I was rooting for him! The million dollar race should be between Matt, Yanni and Richard in random cars.
Richard is such a nice & funny guy!!! You need to get him more often in your drag races!!!
1000 times better than that shit yanni
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@@georgeionescu6425 yes. Better also than Matt.
@@georgeionescu6425 Bet you wouldn't say that to his face. Have some respect.
This one of best drag races I have watched here. I had a smile on my phace the whole time. Richard is such a likeable gentleman
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Richard is a lovable guy in Carwow.
How do you even misspell face like that ._.
@@draru9365 I have the same question. LMAO. PHACE..
This has to have been the most entertaining drag race you have ever featured. What a team! Richard had me smiling, but Mat's reaction to the cold was brilliant.
You gotta love Richard, looks like such a nice and passionate guy ! More videos with him please !!!
More of Richard please he's an absolute gem!
Richard Yianni Mat Reminds me of another trio👁👄👁
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@@labv_n4857 yes. I bet this is a perfect.
Richard is such a legend! You NEED to invite him over for more races. The four of you:Matt,Yianni,Sam,and Richard...👌
Yianni is so cringe to watch and listen to man.
@@eq55 for real man. So cringe
Mat's Mum
@@eq55 really?hmm..to me, he's alright. Sometimes,true,he can be cringe,but he can also be fun/funny.
@@aabidamn yeeeesssss! That lady is a frickin boss!
More of Richard please! Such a great race, probably my favorite ever in the channel and it’s likely due to Richard’s positivity and synergy with Mat!
Richard needs to be the new co-presenter 😂💪🏻 I mean, watching this video, he already is. What a man!
Richard is so fun. Bring him more! 😂😍
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
This is peak Carwow. Please bring Richard more often. He is now my favorite guest here. Fun races!
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What about yianni and David?
@@melvin9898 Yanni just seems like a bloke who has cars. Richard is a proper car nut.
@@melvin9898 yianni i like more but not david
I'm not particularly fond of either. Ego, noise and bling. that's all Yianni brings to the table. (Oh yes, and wrapped Lambos...)
One of the most interesting and nail biting quarter mile race ever. Richard is totally into the race. Someone who can give you a crazy tough competition to you Matt.
This has probs been the best, most enjoyable race I've watched so far. Richard is a gem!
Most fun race ever on this channel BY FAR. Well done Richard.
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
Richard is a real enthusiast, that guy is ready to go over a 100 miles, in so much cold. Even did a best of 3, amazing! Need him more on this channel. Edit:- thanks guys, don’t even get these many likes on my Instagram 😂
Dont mess the power of Richard
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@@damarfadlan9251 Richard power boys.
Best race so far by carwow, results were so unpredictable, looking forward to more races like these.
This was one of the most entertaining drag races you've ever done! Good mix of cars and tech, and great mix of characters between the three: Richard and his awesome enthusiastic attitude literally had me with a huge smile on my face chuckling, Mat being Mat who is naturally entertaining and mild mannered Sam who deserves more time to chime in. If this was the new Top Gear crew I'd watch every episode. I watched this with my roommate and even she got into it and couldn't stop watching. 😄 Add Yianni to this mix and you've got the perfect hit-every-note car entertainment channel formula!
Richard is absolutely amazing, I love his reaction. Thanks @mat
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
Mat, Yianni and Richard would be a legendary trio. They should legit have their own Top Gear like program!
Oh yes that would be brilliant
I'd pay a LOT for this. A lot.
i really belive this^ comment will age well
@Zeddi One nah that's crap
Would be a great idea 🥳🥳
This is by far THE most entertaining drag race i've watched! More of Richard please!
Richards modesty is really a flex. This episode was pure entertainment! Thank you.
You need to get Richard back! He is very entertaining to watch, clearly a genuine car enthusiast!
Thank you so much Richard for bringing your insane Classic Defender to this insane drag race
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
Huh lesbian bots yet again.
@@purwantiallan5089 I hope YT fixes these things
Wow. Progress is amazing! I had a proper fast pro street drag car 24 years ago that did 13 second quarter miles. Would not have imagined a land rover defender doing that from the factory!
Brilliant stuff guys!! What a hoot those land rovers are! Richard makes a great addition to the team. More of him and Matt together please!
I'm in love with that that old v8 defender! It sounds awesome and the way it launches is hilarious. I can have the time of my life driving that thing.
Same bro, it sounds insane
It’s definitely the one you want! I built one for myself with a manual that I regularly take drag racing and off road sometimes the same day.
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This is probably the best video ever on this channel ! Let's see more of Richard, he's such a watchable fella. And anything else you can find with the LS lump in it Matt
Richard is a great enthusiast. What a great guy and person. Humble and funny.
I really enjoyed that! 🥳🥳 Thanks for the unlikely drag race!! I am very impressed that in addition to the fact that Richard was drag racing an EV converted old timer, and clearly freezing, you also have to consider that it was all done in a convertible and that his aerodynamic coefficient is most certainly horrendous compared to the other two Defenders 🤥😁 So well done him
That electric Defender with Richard leaning forward looks absolutely hilarious when it gets ahead of the others so quickly.
Richard is by far my favourite guest of Carwow.
Never saw defenders move or sound that way. That was EPIC!
I like that guy, have him on more. This was a super fun video to watch
I'm smitten with that old V8 Defender! It sounds fantastic, and the way it launches is hilarious; I could have a blast driving it.
LS Swap anything becomes hilarious.
@@Neojhun And if it already comes with an LS or you want even more fun, just slap a supercharger on it.
Ooh, another Bot with a bought account and a copied comment.
@@dodoz44 Hello from Australia. Meet the Holden HSV, that's what they do.
@@troll2637 really?
Richard is so pure. Love this guy!
Gotta give props to Richard! Amazing fella with great energy. Kinda gives me the vibe of the crazy goofy and helpful mechanic character in a cars video game
This was a really fun one to watch! Each Defender was great in its own way, too!
That new defender 2.5 tons, all the gadgetry, luxury and off road capability...and 13 seconds to 1/4 mile. Take my money.
Seen the boot space? Lol smaller than a mini
G63 >>
@@wailfaridi2070 you work at the hairdressers?
@@davidh550 So get the LWB
*Shut up and take my money!
Love Richard leaning forward..... As if he could push the old brick forward... 😂🤣
Lmao
I like the comment, it genuinely made me laugh, but these fucking bots man.
Two great videos in a day or two. Brilliant work. Keep it coming MR Watson.
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One of the most enjoyable drag races I've watched on carwow , everyone was happy and laughing
This was probably the best Carwow video ever. The energy was amazing!
why carwow is much better car videos than other channel is because the stats about the car is ON POINT, easy to understand and straight forward , also makes me more interest with cars. WELL DONE MAT AND HIS TEAM.
Wow, what a drag race. One of the best from the channel and not a supercar in sight. Who would've thought 3 Land Rovers would lead to such pure motoring entertainment and a great guest.
This has got to be the most entertaining drag race I've watched on this channel! Get Richard back more often great addition!
Love your content I always watch every video. Keep up the good work.
Enjoyed this race immensely.... unpredictable, excellent machines....and guys having fun while at it.... Thk Matt.
Mat, Yanni, and Richard on a road trip. Make it happen!
It would be awesome and so funny 🤣
No road trips please that's what ruined Top Gear
In a McLaren F1. 3 seater
That sound like great trio!
Nice one Matt, love this 👏🏼
Agreed, that is one of the most exciting drag races seen on this channel to date. Amazing its with Defenders!
Hands down the most thrilling CarWow drag race series I have seen. Awesome race..look how excited Matt was😅 Other guy was class too.
I love these kind of drag races, also I enjoy the offroad battles too 😀
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
The way Richard 'tucks up' behind the steering wheel, to make himself more aerodynamic 😄😆🤣 It's just such a natural human reaction, even when you're driving what is essentially an 'electric brick'. Wonderful 🥳
I think it would be interesting if you found more LS swapped cars to race. Great vid!
This is actually one of the BEST CARWOW drag races ever! That Land Rover EV is so C-O-L-D! The British Weather!
Nice one Mat. Been asking for a long time for something like this
This is why I love Carwow! Who the hell expected that ?! That race was amazing,funny and entertaining! 💜
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
Big smiles while watching this one guys! Richards reaction at 9:18 sums up the vibe here 😁😁
Awesome stuff! no matter what you do you will never beat owning and driving an old defender, the experience is so special and awesome in an old landrover and the new one is just like any other new 4x4!
We need more of Richard 🤣🤣I just love this guy!! ❤️
Richard is doing a great thing ! please have him more often.
This was the BEST drag race ever !!! We need Richard on the channel ASP !!
That cute little classic Land Rover got me😍 And we should have Richard more often, he seems so enthusiastic!
Love Richard and his creations. Bring him on more.
Richard absolutely awesome at 2nd round 😂
Mat, Richard and yianni! What a team that would be!! 👏
Man that was an amazing episode. Nothing but respect for the all electric build! But hearing that LS Defender roaring past was awesome as well.
You should bring Richard more often, he is so cool
We need more of Richard. Bring him more often @carwow
Hands down the best drag race yet.. defo more of Richard.. very entertaining 👍👍👍
I love Richard and Matt chemistry. We need more of that on Carwow!
Been following this racing channel for years and to be honest, this is the best, interesting and amazing race ever!! Not only that, my dream was to own one of these 3 beasts as well...Well done Matt 🙌👏👏👏💪🤘
I am pretty sure Richard is going to slam a nasty Tesla plaid motor in his next defender. 😂😂😂 Great race.
How to ruin a car
@@edharris3668I know right. But unfortunately manufacturers and regulations will play the environment card. 🥺
Wow! This is probably my favorite Carwow race! Richard is a cool guy, get him to participate in more races!
Such a happy man watching this, I would love to put an electric motor in my ex-army landy, I can just see all the benefits of doing this, would make such a big difference to it.
This was one of the best ever, just so much entertainment and drama, those old designs were never meant to be doing those speeds😂
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
Matt has some balls I would never do 120mph in an old defender :D
Matt you never fail to keep entertaining us. Thank you 👏
More of Richard! Such a character, great video!
We need more Richard! he's the real enthusiast and funny
This one is one of my favorite and funniest drag races you had here on the channel Matt! 🤘
Richard enjoyed the shit out of the races 😂😂….man drives like he’s riding a bike 😂💪🏾
😂😂😂😂
LITERALLY MY FAVOURITE ONE YET, AND I'VE SEEN THEM ALL!
This is the most exciting race I've ever watched on CAR WOW 👍.....from Nairobi 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪
This one was really epic, fun and authentic. Its a pleasure to watch. More of that 👍
1:56 it was good to see him back. Waiting since the electric beetle video
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All the best from POLAND! Love your videos!!!!
One of the most entertaining videosI've watched on your channel... loved it!
Happy to see Richard storming in the tiny land rover. he seems very enthusiastic even though he's shivering
this is the funniest carwow drag race eveeeeerrr🤣🤣🤣🤣 also we need richard more often such a fun guy
Seeing Richard racing made me smile a lot. Dudes cold and numb, and is still smiling laughing pointing. Absolute joy to see him on a video lovely bit of energy.
Best drag race so far, Richard is a legend and needs to bring more vehicles. Absolutely in stitches watching Matt shiver