World Greatest DragRace 6 |VIDEO|

As part of Motor Trend’s annual Best Driver’s Car competition powered by Mothers, we line up the contenders on an airstrip and bask in the glory of horsepower, wheelspin, and launch control. This year, Senior Features Editors Jason Cammisa and Jonny Lieberman give you a quick tour of the 12 competitors before strapping into their insurance-mandated helmets and firesuits and introducing pedal to metal. This year, the contestants are:

1. Acura NSX,
Engine: Electric-twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6
Power: 573
Torque: 476 lb-ft

2. Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Manual,
Engine: 5.9-liter V12
Power: 565 hp @ 6750 rpm
Torque: 457 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm

3. Audi R8 V10 Plus,
Engine: 5.2-liter V10
Power: 610 hp @ 8250 rpm
Torque: 413 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

4. BMW M4 GTS,
Engine: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6
Power: 493 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

5. Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE,
Engine: 6.2-liter V8
Power: 455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 455 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

6. Dodge Viper ACR,
Engine: 8.4-liter V10
Power: 645 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 600 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

7. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R,
Engine: 5.2-liter V8
Power: 526 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 429 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm

8. Jaguar F-Type SVR,
Engine: 5.0-liter V8
Power: 575 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 516 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

9. McLaren 570S,
Engine: 3.8-liter V-8 twin-turbo
Power: 562 hp @ 7400 rpm
Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

10. Mercedes-AMG GT S,
Engine: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8
Power: 503 hp
Torque: 497 lb-ft

11. Nissan GT-R (PREMIUM),
Engine: 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6
Power: 565 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque: 467 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

12. Porsche 911 Carrera S.
Engine: 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve flat-6
Power: 420 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 369 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

Lots of supercars gathered together to see which is faster!

Enjoy the VIDEO!

IMPORTANT: Skip to 6:22 if you want to see Drag Race directly and not car presentation….