Supercharged Showdown: Who Reigns Supreme Among Ford F-150, Jeep Trackhawk, Corvette ZR1, and Audi S6?
When some folks hear the words 'Whipple supercharger,' they tend to start smiling unintentionally, and it's no wonder. Especially when these two words involve a quarter-mile drag race between supercharged monsters like the Ford F-150, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Audi S6, and Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. All are immensely powerful and ready to tear up some drag strip tarmac at the Bradenton Motorsports Park, Florida.
A Closer Look at the Line-Up
The videographer at ImportRace on YouTube claims all these four-wheeled beasts are supercharged, so we're no longer talking stock performance but upgraded mayhem. First, the Whipple-supercharged Ford F-150 dared to challenge the Jeep Trackhawk.
As soon as the light turned green, the Ford launched like a rocket ship, leaving the Trackhawk in its rearview mirror. However, after all was said and done, the panel displayed the Jeep finishing the quarter-mile in 10.621 seconds at 129.22 mph or 208 kilometers per hour, while the Ford F-150 did it in 10.724 seconds, going 124.97 mph or 201 kph. Before modern-day SUVs like the Urus took over the heavy-weight division in terms of raw power and speed, the Trackhawk was unparalleled in its heyday. It was armed with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 HEMI mill borrowed from the high-performance Dodge Hellcat.
That meant it produced 707 hp and 645 lb-ft or 874.5 Nm of torque, which propelled it forward from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 180 mph or 290 kilometers per hour. For one particular Trackhawk owner, that still wasn't enough, and he modified the living daylights out of his SUV to produce a whopping 1,200-wheel horsepower. As a comparison, that Jeep destroyed the 1/4-mile in just 8.72 seconds at 165 mph (265.5 kph).
Ford’s Duel with Audi’s Elegance
After the F-150's face-off with the Trackhawk, it took on an Audi S6 sedan. The F-150 scored 10.713 at 128.81 mph (207 kph), while the Audi scored 10.811 at 125.34 mph or 202 kph. A 2024 S6 Sedan Premium trim in the United States starts at $75,500. The Premium Plus is $79,800, while the Prestige package begins at $83,700.
Out of the factory, the AWD Audi comes with a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine capable of producing 444 hp with 442 lb-ft or 599 Nm of torque. The German car manufacturer boasts that this model can run from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph or 249.5 kph. Some even managed to hit 60 mph in 4 seconds flat.
Chevy Muscle vs. Ford Might
Next, it was time for the Corvette ZR1 to challenge the F-150. After crossing the finish line, the scoreboard said the Chevy supercar completed the race in 10.935 seconds while going at 97.47 mph or 157 kph, while the Ford did it in 10.903 seconds at 130.82 mph or 210.5 kph. It is important to note that the Ford driver took way longer to accelerate than the 'Vette after the lights turned green. This race only further solidified the Corvette's muscle, while showing the versatile power the Ford F-150 can pack.
As we experienced this high-octane display of power and performance, it’s clear that each of these vehicles offers something truly unique to the realm of supercharged insanity. From the relentless aggression of the Ford F-150 to the refined speed of the Audi S6, the raw might of the Jeep Trackhawk, and the iconic excellence of the Corvette ZR1, one thing is certain: supercharged mayhem has never been so thrilling.