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Drag Race: Demonology vs Plaid; This One's Close

Drag Race: Demonology vs Plaid; This One’s Close

This Tesla Plaid wanted a slice of the Demonology, and that’s exactly what it got

This Model S Plaid takes on a highly tuned sub-nine-second Dodge Demon. Thankfully, both cars are modified. The showdown took place at Xtreme Raceway Park, down in Dallas, Texas.

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Drag Race: Mustang Mach-E GT vs Tesla Model Y Performance

Drag Race: Mustang Mach-E GT vs Tesla Model Y Performance

The Ford has more power but the Tesla is lighter. Which EV Crossover will dominate the 1/4 mile? Read on to find out

The guys at Edmunds recently had a chance to pit the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance against the popular Tesla Model Y Performance in a series of quarter-mile drag races and a roll race.

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What Was The Audi RS3 Thinking Before Challenging The Tesla Model 3 To A Drag Race?

What Was The Audi RS3 Thinking Before Challenging The Tesla Model 3 To A Drag Race?

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is one of the fastest cars, and the Audi RS3, for some reason, thought it could take it down

The Audi RS3 was recently updated and it is a fantastic proposition overall. Audi even gave it a little more torque this time around. But, it is still not in the leagues of EVs when it comes to straight-line races. The folks at Carwow pit the Audi RS3 against a Tesla Model 3 that was nothing more than a glorified squash. The Model 3 is in a league of its own, and in this race, it proved the same by obliterating the RS3.

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Ken Block's Hoonicorn Vs Tesla Model S Plaid Is An Epic Drag Battle

Ken Block’s Hoonicorn Vs Tesla Model S Plaid Is An Epic Drag Battle

Hoonicorn picks a fight with a Tesla Model S Plaid to make a case for internal-combustion engines

Hoonigan’s YouTube channel returns with another “Hoonicorn versus the world” episode and this time it’s all on the line because the mighty Hoonicorn goes up against a Tesla Model S Plaid – the bane of many high-performance, combustion-powered vehicles. So far the Lia Block – Ken Block’s, 14-year old daughter - has been crushing it, losing only to a 2,000 horsepower Nissan GT-R. Will Tesla take another scalp or will the Hoonicorn finally put it in its place?

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Model S Plaid vs C8 Corvette with Z51 Package

Model S Plaid vs C8 Corvette with Z51 Package

Now if this was even a fair battle is debatable. However, there is a twist in the mix. Read on to find out what it is

Accler8, recently pitted a Tesla Model S Plaid against a C8 Corvette. Yes, yes, the Plaid has been mega at the drag strip ever since it went on sale earlier this year. So, with less than 500 horses in the C8 to 1000 in the Plaid, was this even fair? Well, there’s a twist to this one. Let’s see how this pans out.

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The Tesla Model S Plaid Finally Tastes Defeat At The Hands Of A 1,000-Horsepower McLaren 720S!

The Tesla Model S Plaid Finally Tastes Defeat At The Hands Of A 1,000-Horsepower McLaren 720S!

As it turns out, a McLaren 720S has what it takes to take down the Tesla Model S Plaid on a drag strip

Ever since the Tesla Model S Plaid arrived, it has taken the drag racing scene by storm. The mighty fast EV has downed big names like the Lamborghini Huracan EVO, the McLaren 765 LT, the Dodge Demon, the Nissan GT-R, and even the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, to name a few. Now, the McLaren 720S Spider took it upon itself to avenge the humiliation the Plaid has caused to those cars, and it has successfully done it. All hail the McLaren 720S Spider!

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The Tesla Model S Plaid Was Finally Beaten In A 1/4 Mile Run. But it's not what you think

The Tesla Model S Plaid Was Finally Beaten In A 1/4 Mile Run. But it’s not what you think

The ballistic EV has now met its match and this might just be the easiest way to take down the mighty Plaid

By now, you already know that the Tesla Model S Plaid is mega when it comes to taking on the ¼ mile. Ever since it went on sale earlier this year, this humble family sedan has been annihilating the competition for the sheer performance that it offers.

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Drag Race: The Tesla Model S Plaid's Closest Fuel-Powered Rival To Date Is The Hybrid Ferrari SF90 Stradale

Drag Race: The Tesla Model S Plaid’s Closest Fuel-Powered Rival To Date Is The Hybrid Ferrari SF90 Stradale

The Tesla Model S Plaid was probably sh*tting bricks when it saw the Ferrari SF90 Stradale as its drag strip legacy was in danger!

Brooks from ‘DragTimes’ has come up with yet another Tesla Model S Plaid race, but for once, its legacy is at stake. So far, the Plaid has remained pretty much unbeatable, except for losing to the Rimac Nevera. This time, it faces the Ferrari SF90 Stradale – a hybrid car that makes close to 1,000 horses and is significantly lighter than the Plaid, thus giving it a better power-to-weight ratio. Will the SF90 Stradale prove to be the Plaid’s nemesis as long as it lives?

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Can the Tesla Plaid Beat the Heat?

Can the Tesla Plaid Beat the Heat?

The mighty Plaid takes on an old-school big tire ’80 Chevy Camaro cop car in a 1/4 mile showdown

It’s not every day that you get to run alongside and race a cop car. But with the “Take it to the Track” event currently underway at the Orlando Speedway World, you can. And this time around, it’s not just any cop car. In this showdown, Andrew from the Tesla Plaid Channel takes on a fire-breathing 1980 big tire Camaro Police car.

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This Lamborghini Huracan EVO's Self-Confidence Was Shattered When It Faced The Tesla Model S Plaid

This Lamborghini Huracan EVO’s Self-Confidence Was Shattered When It Faced The Tesla Model S Plaid

The Tesla Model S Plaid was way too hot for the Lamborghini Huracan EVO

Brooks from DragTimes brought two of his prized possessions from his collection to the drag strip. One of them is the Tesla Model S Plaid and the other, a Lamborghini Huracan EVO. The Huracan EVO is no slouch by any means, but it was no match for the Model S Plaid. All the Lamborghini models will be electrified by 2024, so until, then, the Lamborghini models might face humiliation this way against the likes of fast EVs.

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Even The Mighty Porsche Taycan Turbo S Doesn't Stand A Chance Against The Tesla Model S Plaid

Even The Mighty Porsche Taycan Turbo S Doesn’t Stand A Chance Against The Tesla Model S Plaid

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S, the Tesla Model S Plaid’s chief rival, also couldn’t beat it on the drag strip

No matter how many times we see the Tesla Model S Plaid crush its competitors, we still can’t have enough of it. While most of its rivals lose within the first couple of seconds of a drag race, there are some which show grit and determination. One of them is the Porsche Taycan Turbo S – the best EV model that Porsche has to offer. But, I’m afraid, even that isn’t much of a competition.

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The Mercedes S-Class Takes The Tesla Model S For Granted And Regrets Almost Immediately

The Mercedes S-Class Takes The Tesla Model S For Granted And Regrets Almost Immediately

Even in the non-Plaid form, the Tesla Model S is an absolute beast on the drag strip

The Tesla Model S Plaid has been in the news ever since it came to life. It is undoubtedly the king of drag strips and has proven its might enough number of times in the past. Whether it’s the McLaren 765 LT, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, the Nissan GT-R, the Dodge Demon, or heck, even a 1,200-horsepower Mustang GT500; the Plaid has obliterated all of them.

But, in the midst of all this, we’ve forgotten what a beast the standard Tesla Model S is. But, the folks at Carwow have reminded us of the EV’s prowess on the drag strip by pitting it against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500.

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Can a 1000-Horsepower McLaren 720S Take Down the Mighty Tesla Model S Plaid?

Can a 1000-Horsepower McLaren 720S Take Down the Mighty Tesla Model S Plaid?

A highly tuned Mclaren goes up against the Tesla Model S Plaid. Which one will come out on top? Lets find out.

In the latest Hoonigan showdown of THIS vs THAT it’s yet another gas vs electric face-off, where a tuned McLaren 720 S that produces 1000 horsepower, takes on the mighty Tesla Model S Plaid, which is the fastest production car ever.

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Watch A Kawasaki ZX14 Drag Bike Try to Humble the Tesla Model S Plaid

Watch A Kawasaki ZX14 Drag Bike Try to Humble the Tesla Model S Plaid

Can this highly tuned Drag Bike take down the Plaid?

A Tesla Model S Plaid was recently challenged to a surprise duel from a Kawasaki ZX 14 at the Orlando Speedway World, “Take it to the Track” event currently underway every Thursday until October 14th. It is sponsored by local law enforcement in a bid to discourage street racing.

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Can The McLaren 765 LT Score An Upset Victory Over The Tesla Model S Plaid On The Drag Strip?

Can The McLaren 765 LT Score An Upset Victory Over The Tesla Model S Plaid On The Drag Strip?

You know the Model S Plaid is seriously fast when the McLaren 765 LT plays the underground in a face-off

Brooks from DragTimes brought two of his best vehicles on the drag strip for a face-off. The contenders are a Tesla Model S Plaid and a McLaren 765 LT. The Plaid is invincible, but the McLaren is no slouch. The 765 LT was the quickest production car to a quarter-mile before the Plaid arrived, taking just 9.3 seconds at 150+ mph. So, this will be an interesting match-up. From the looks of it, the Plaid might claim the bragging rights, but could the McLaren score some upset victories?

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This Drag Race Shows That Your Best Bet Is A Tesla Model S Plaid If You Have A Cop Car On Your Ass!

This Drag Race Shows That Your Best Bet Is A Tesla Model S Plaid If You Have A Cop Car On Your Ass!

Not that you should try to outrun a cop car, but the Model S Plaid will leave it in the dust

Erik Strait from “DÆrik” uploaded a drag racing video on his YouTube channel. It includes the king of the drag strip, the Tesla Model S Plaid, going up against a Colorado State patrol car. We know which car wins, but it’s still fun to see the Plaid obliterate other cars on the drag strip.

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Watch The Dodge Demon Get Exorcised On The Drag Strip By The Tesla Model S Plaid

Watch The Dodge Demon Get Exorcised On The Drag Strip By The Tesla Model S Plaid

The invincible Model S Plaid’s exorcism of the Demon is exactly why Dodge needs the EV muscle car ASAP!

The Model S Plaid’s dominance continues. In case you’re unaware of what a bully the Model S Plaid can be on the drag strip, let us remind that the car has obliterated and humiliated cars like the Nissan GT-R and even the Porsche Taycan Turbo S! Surprisingly, it lost to a remote control car on one occasion.

But, anyway, DragTimes has brought the Model S Plaid to the drag strip to take on the Dodge Demon, a muscle car known for its ferocious nature. But, the Model S Plaid tames it with utmost ease. How often do you see a Demon get humbled like this?

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