ARE THESE HIGH-HORSEPOWER FAMILY SLEEPERS FASTER THAN SPORTS CARS?

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This video pits family-oriented performance vehicles against dedicated sports cars in a series of drag races to determine if the former can outperform the latter. The contenders include the Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered, Ford Explorer ST, BMW i8, and Toyota GR Corolla. The BMW i8, despite its age and three-cylinder engine, proved surprisingly quick, outperforming the GR Corolla and even the more powerful Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered and Ford Explorer ST in several matchups. The Explorer ST, while powerful, was criticized for lacking the expected "oomph" for an ST badge, with its brakes struggling to hold it. The GR Corolla, though featuring a new automatic transmission, was significantly outpaced by the hybrid and performance-oriented competitors. Ultimately, the video concludes that while the performance gap between family haulers and sports cars has narrowed, the BMW i8 remains a surprisingly potent and quick vehicle, outperforming more modern and seemingly powerful competitors.