Nissan Patrol Y63 and Lexus LX600 go head-to-head in a heavyweight twin-turbo V6 drag race but only one comes out on top
Published on Oct 18, 2026 at 8:01 AM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Oct 18, 2026 at 8:01 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
It was a race to behold when this Nissan Patrol Y63 took on a Lexus LX600 in a heavyweight twin-turbo drag race.
On an Abu Dhabi track, the two cars faced off in a quarter-mile best-of-three, a rolling race, and a brake test from 150km/h.
Both of these cars were formidable, but only one could come out as the winner.
It was all to play for in this battle of the V6s – who would reign supreme?
We can’t help but love an epic drag race
There’s one thing that’s nearly always guaranteed with a drag race – you can’t call how it’s going to go.
We’ve seen enough surprise results to know that, like the time a Lamborghini Aventador went head-to-head against a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N EV.
Out on the track, it’s anyone’s race to win.
And the drivers know that.
It can only take a matter of seconds for one car to seize victory, as happened with this showdown between a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and a Camaro ZL1.
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How did the Nissan Patrol and the Lexus LX600 compare in the quarter-mile?
Carwow put the Nissan Patrol and a Lexus LX600 on a track to face off in a series of challenges.
First of all was a quarter-mile best-of-three drag race.
On paper, these cars don’t have all that much between them, both carrying 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6s.
Where the Patrol trumps the LX600 is in horsepower, as it has 425hp over the LX600’s 415hp.
But would that make much difference out on the track?
Things looked pretty even at the start, but gaps began to emerge.
“This is one of the closest races I’ve ever run!” one of the hosts exclaimed.
Ultimately, the Patrol took the win on the first race by ‘about half a meter’.
But there was still two more races for the LX600 to redeem itself.
On the second race, it was much different picture as the LX600 enjoyed a comfortable lead over its opponent.
That put pressure on both drivers to bring their A-Game for the third race, which would decide everything.
How did things go down in the last race?
Things started off strong for both cars in the third race, with both cars nudging ahead at different points.
By the time they crossed the finish line, neither was none-the-wiser on who the victor was.
A slow-motion action replay was needed to reveal the Patrol had won by the smallest of margins possible.
Talk about a close shave.
Would the Nissan Patrol or the Lexus LX600 be victorious in the rolling race or the brake test?
When it came to the rolling race, the LX600 secured a win by a considerable margin.
A consolation prize of sorts after losing out in the drag race.
And there was the brake test.
“Which one of these big old buses will stop in the shortest distance?” the host inside the Patrol asked.
This was a clear win for the Patrol, leaving the LX600 skidding further ahead.
“That’s the weirdest brake test I think we’ve ever done on this channel,” the LX600 driver remarked.
There’s a sentence you won’t find yourself saying a lot.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
