$250K sports car gets roasted by the sound of a V12 Toyota
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A V12 Toyota just humiliated a McLaren 600LT in a sound-off, with its V12 engine and sports car exhaust creating a moment no one saw coming.
This viral moment captured the deep growl of the V12 Toyota as it completely drowned out the sharp pitch of the McLaren 600LT’s sports car exhaust.
In a direct sound comparison, the V12 Toyota’s naturally aspirated V12 engine proved why tone and presence still matter more than raw decibels.
The sports car exhaust from the McLaren 600LT simply could not compete with the powerful resonance of the V12 engine.
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The footage shows both cars idling before revving for a crowd gathered on the side of a street.
The McLaren 600LT was expected to dominate, boasting a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8, razor-sharp dynamics, and a reputation as one of McLaren’s most focused offerings.
However, the moment the V12 Toyota came to life, it completely flipped expectations.
Its exhaust note was not just louder, but deeper, richer, and more commanding.
It made the McLaren 600LT’s sports car exhaust sound thin and overly synthetic in comparison.
What makes the V12 Toyota so unexpected is the engine behind the moment.
The 1GZ-FE V12 engine is a 5.0-liter powerplant built for the Toyota Century, a car designed for ultra-luxurious, near-silent chauffeuring.
In stock form, the V12 Toyota is whisper quiet.
However, with some mild exhaust modifications, it transforms into a car that can command attention in any setting.
While the McLaren 600LT is still faster, more agile, and purpose-built for track use, it simply does not evoke the same emotional reaction when parked next to the deep-throated presence of a V12 engine in full voice.
This moment sparked widespread discussion online about how sound impacts perception.
With many modern supercars relying on turbochargers and artificial enhancements to generate sound, the authentic, raw character of a naturally aspirated V12 engine stands out more than ever.
The sports car exhaust on the McLaren 600LT may be engineered for excitement, but the V12 Toyota delivers a sense of occasion that cannot be replicated with computers and sound modules.
That emotional reaction to an engine’s sound still matters, especially for enthusiasts who care about mechanical soul over electronic manipulation.
It also speaks to the changing values in the car community.
Numbers alone no longer define greatness.
The V12 engine in the V12 Toyota shows that emotion, presence, and feel still hold power over spec sheets.
While the McLaren 600LT remains one of the best driver’s cars available, the V12 Toyota proved that it is not always the fastest car that wins.
Sometimes, it is the one that sounds the best. In this case, a car built for quiet luxury became the one that left the loudest impression.
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