Your Memory Betrays You: Watch These 1980s Supercars Lose a Drag Race to a Boring Crossover

Our “Your Memory Betrays You” story examines how 1980s supercars can be beaten in a drag race by a modern crossover, arguing that technology has changed the game. The article highlights the Skoda Elroq vRS, an electric crossover showcased by Skoda’s U.K. PR team at Dunsfold track, where it reportedly ran faster than a Ferrari Testarossa, Lamborghini Countach, and Porsche 944 Turbo. Skoda admits the Testarossa should have been 0.1 seconds quicker to 60 mph in a best-case comparison, but the Elroq’s all-wheel drive and simplified acceleration helped it pull away. The Elroq vRS is rated at 335 horsepower and 402 pound-feet, and weighs about 4,900 pounds, reaching 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Its 111 mph top speed suggests the classic cars could win over longer distances. The crossover also offers five seats and cargo practicality, with an 82-kWh battery pack and an estimated up to 344 miles on WLTP.