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Toyota RAV4 Prime Outperforms V8 Hemi Charger in Quarter Mile Drag Race

Toyota RAV4 Prime Outperforms V8 Hemi Charger in Quarter Mile Drag Race
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The Fast Lane Car just put a family crossover SUV up against a retired police cruiser with a V8 engine and the results were shocking! The Toyota RAV4 Prime, a plug-in hybrid with a 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine and a total of 302 horsepower, was able to out-accelerate and out-stop the V8 Hemi Charger. In a quarter mile drag race, the RAV4 Prime clocked in at 15.07 seconds, while the Charger was at 16.2 seconds. In a rolling race, the RAV4 Prime was able to accelerate from 30 miles an hour to over 100 feet in just 98 feet, which is one of the best results The Fast Lane Car has ever seen.

It's amazing that a family crossover SUV can out-perform a muscle car, but the Toyota RAV4 Prime is no ordinary family car. With 40,000 of these vehicles sold in August of 2023, it's clear that the RAV4 Prime is a popular choice for car buyers. The RAV4 Prime is equipped with the latest technology, including a sport mode, instant power, and upgraded brakes, making it a great choice for those who want a family car with a bit of muscle.

The Fast Lane Car has tested a variety of cars, from Corvettes to Porsches to Lamborghinis, and the Toyota RAV4 Prime has proven to be one of the best performers. So if you're looking for a car that can handle the road, the RAV4 Prime is a great option. With its impressive acceleration, stopping power, and technology, the RAV4 Prime is a great choice for car reviews, road tests, drag races, car comparisons, new car reviews, auto news, TFLcar tests, car buying advice, vehicle reviews, car test drives, automotive events, car rankings, vehicle technology insights, car features, and automotive trends.

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The Fast Lane Car recently put out a video pitting a Toyota RAV4 Prime against a Dodge Charger police car. Viewers were surprised to see the RAV4 Prime outperform the Charger, with many commenting that they weren't expecting it. Several viewers noted that the Charger was likely detuned before it was sold, and that it would be interesting to see it on a dyno to see how much horsepower has been lost. Other viewers commented on the price of the RAV4 Prime, noting that it is now a $50,000 car. Some viewers suggested that police departments should start buying RAV4 Primes for their fleets instead of Hemi Dodges, while others suggested that the police should be riding bicycles. It was also noted that the RAV4 Prime is the second fastest Toyota, just behind the Supra. All in all, viewers were impressed with the performance of the RAV4 Prime and were excited to see what the car can do in the future.

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