Tesla Model S Plaid
#901
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#902
Again, no. The 911 Turbo S has a top speed of 205 mph vs. 200 mph for the Model S Plaid and only when the Plaid is "equipped with the proper wheels and tires".
As impressive as it is that EVs are slowly catching up to ICEs in terms of performance/handling, they still have a long way to go before they can surpass ICEs.
#903
Lexus Test Driver
Again, no. The 911 Turbo S has a top speed of 205 mph vs. 200 mph for the Model S Plaid and only when the Plaid is "equipped with the proper wheels and tires".
As impressive as it is that EVs are slowly catching up to ICEs in terms of performance/handling, they still have a long way to go before they can surpass ICEs.
As impressive as it is that EVs are slowly catching up to ICEs in terms of performance/handling, they still have a long way to go before they can surpass ICEs.
of the two i'm much more likely to go for the porsche but that plaid really has incredible acceleration (and is named after an awesome inside reference), and so far the only thing i've seen that gives it a real run for its money is the rimac nevera
also in that vid the plaid driver was told by the track director he had to brake at the 1000' because the trap speeds were too much for that track's safety restrictions
#904
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by F1Driver
That GT-R time was for the 2009 model year. The 2013 GT-R did the Nurburgring in about 7:19. So, the Model S still have ways to go.Again, no. The 911 Turbo S has a top speed of 205 mph vs. 200 mph for the Model S Plaid and only when the Plaid is "equipped with the proper wheels and tires".
As impressive as it is that EVs are slowly catching up to ICEs in terms of performance/handling, they still have a long way to go before they can surpass ICEs.
As impressive as it is that EVs are slowly catching up to ICEs in terms of performance/handling, they still have a long way to go before they can surpass ICEs.
#905
Pole Position
Doesn’t matter whether you have a Model S, a Turbo S or almost any car for that matter - the opportunities to get into triple digits let alone anywhere close to the 200 mph plus top speeds of these cars are few and far between.
The massive acceleration from the Plaid, on the other hand can be used, abused and enjoyed every day and on every drive. Almost nothing this side of a Rimac accelerates faster than the Plaid. The decent Nurburgring time simply addresses the usual pontifications about Teslas being good only in a straight line and unable to go around corners.
The massive acceleration from the Plaid, on the other hand can be used, abused and enjoyed every day and on every drive. Almost nothing this side of a Rimac accelerates faster than the Plaid. The decent Nurburgring time simply addresses the usual pontifications about Teslas being good only in a straight line and unable to go around corners.
#906
hey i like big engines as much as the next guy but at 6:35 here the 911 turbo s gets the better start but the plaid reels it in and keeps pulling away for the entirety of the 1/4 mile
https://youtu.be/UFld6UazxPQ?t=394
of the two i'm much more likely to go for the porsche but that plaid really has incredible acceleration (and is named after an awesome inside reference), and so far the only thing i've seen that gives it a real run for its money is the rimac nevera
also in that vid the plaid driver was told by the track director he had to brake at the 1000' because the trap speeds were too much for that track's safety restrictions
https://youtu.be/UFld6UazxPQ?t=394
of the two i'm much more likely to go for the porsche but that plaid really has incredible acceleration (and is named after an awesome inside reference), and so far the only thing i've seen that gives it a real run for its money is the rimac nevera
also in that vid the plaid driver was told by the track director he had to brake at the 1000' because the trap speeds were too much for that track's safety restrictions
#907
Doesn’t matter whether you have a Model S, a Turbo S or almost any car for that matter - the opportunities to get into triple digits let alone anywhere close to the 200 mph plus top speeds of these cars are few and far between.
The massive acceleration from the Plaid, on the other hand can be used, abused and enjoyed every day and on every drive. Almost nothing this side of a Rimac accelerates faster than the Plaid. The decent Nurburgring time simply addresses the usual pontifications about Teslas being good only in a straight line and unable to go around corners.
The massive acceleration from the Plaid, on the other hand can be used, abused and enjoyed every day and on every drive. Almost nothing this side of a Rimac accelerates faster than the Plaid. The decent Nurburgring time simply addresses the usual pontifications about Teslas being good only in a straight line and unable to go around corners.
#909
Lexus Fanatic
The Plaid is much much quicker than a turbo S. Acceleration isn't close. Of course no EV is anywhere close to the handling of a Turbo S except maybe a Rimac which costs $2.7M. I honestly hope they don't completely outlaw ICE. I think the regulators will ease the ban when the majority of daily cars are commuter EVs and they will allow a certain percentage of the OEM fleet to remain ICE. Sports cars are better as ICE.
#910
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also recently i saw it's now 2.5% ev sales in the u.s.
we really only have a handful of EVs for sale right now in the u.s. for one thing. new teslas ordered today often won't be delivered for months due to global demand (i assume they ship them to wherever they make the most money or they have a strategic reason). we all know that people in apartments/condos without modern charging outlets can't use ev's unless they want to deal with the hassle and expense of charging stations, so that rules out a huge chunk of the market. and we also know that most people don't see any reason to switch to an EV yet.
also, i know you were replying, but this doesn't have anything to do with the tesla model s plaid.
people who get a plaid do see a reason to get one... cool car, and insane performance! a friend of mine just got one, he loves the performance, hates the yoke and a lot of the UI.
#911
Lexus Test Driver
well now we've just gone from highway to air strip... personally i'd just get the porsche and tune it so it's a sub 9 sec car
#912
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#913
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in 2007 apple launched the iphone. nokia? blackberry? bueler?
#914
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