Watch Buick’s Grand National win the Lamborghini Countach in a drag race

The Buick Grand National was something of a world hit when it came out, the luxury coupe holding its own against the likes of Corvettes and even Ferraris of its era. But now, after buying one, YouTuber Tyler Hoover wants to pit the car against a more powerful foe from that time period: the Lamborghini Countach.

The Grand National in question was not just any Grand National, but the cheapest one in the United States, which was purchased at Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach auction for $35,000. As he shows stock, Hoover suspects it might be modified slightly due to the speed at which he builds the boost, though nothing is certain.

Assuming it’s really stock, the 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 is rated at 276 hp (280 PS / 206 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque, although it’s believed to be underrated, which puts it in Reality is around 300 hp (304 PS / 224 kW) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque.

SEE ALSO: Take a look under the hood of Kevin Hart’s new Buick Grand National with 650-hp “The Dark Knight”

The Countach, on the other hand, is a 1989 25th Anniversary model, and its 5.2-liter V12 engine is rated at 449 horsepower (455 PS/335 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. With specs alone, it would make sense for the Countach to dethrone the Grand National with little effort, but in practice a different story unfolds.

Read More: This 1990 Lamborghini Countach Time Capsule Has Only 155 Miles Since New

The first race saw Buick come out of the Lamborghini in search of dust, pull away and stay there all the way to the finish. They even ran three more races for the sake of consistency, and each time, the Grand National won despite Countach’s best efforts. Theoretically, the Lamborghini would eventually be able to catch up due to its higher top speed, but that would require a much longer towbar than the one used.

This is all made even more impressive when you consider that the Buick has half the number of cylinders and 150 PS (152 PS / 112 kW) less than the Lamborghini, even after accounting for the factory underestimation, and to see the drag races unfold for yourself you can check out in the video above.

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The Buick Grand National was something of a world beater when it came out, the luxury coupe holding its own against the likes of Corvettes and even Ferraris of its time. But now, after buying one, automotive YouTuber Tyler Hoover wants to pit the car against a more formidable foe from the time period: the Lamborghini Countach."
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The Grand National in question wasn’t just any Grand National, rather it was the cheapest in the USA, which was bought from the Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach auction for $35,000. While it appears stock, Hoover suspects it may be slightly modified on account of how fast it builds boost, though nothing is known for certain."
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Assuming it truly is stock, the car’s 3.8L turbocharged V6 is rated at 276 hp (280 PS / 206 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque, though it’s believed to be underrated, actually making around 300 hp (304 PS / 224 kW) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque."
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See Also: Take A Look Under The Hood Of Kevin Hart’s New 650 HP “Dark Knight” Buick Grand National"
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The Countach, on the other hand, is a 1989 25th Anniversary model, and its 5.2L V12 is rated at 449 hp (455 PS / 335 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. By the specs alone, it would stand to reason that the Countach would dispose of the Grand National with little effort, however in practice a different story unfolds. "
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Read More: Time Capsule 1990 Lamborghini Countach Has Just 155 Miles Since New"
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The first race saw the Buick leave the Lamborghini for dust, pulling away and staying there all the way to the end. They even ran three more races for consistency, and every time, the Grand National won despite the Countach’s best efforts. In theory, the Lamborghini would eventually be able to catch up due to its higher top speed, but that would require a drag strip much longer than the one used. "
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This is all made even more impressive when you consider the Buick has half as many cylinders and 150 hp (152 PS / 112 kW) less than the Lamborghini, even after accounting for the factory underrating, and to see the drag races unfold for yourself, you can check them out in the video above."
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