How much hp is the Plaid really making

[buddyg]

Based on 1/4 mile calculators the Plaid weighs 5000 pounds with a 160 pound driver and would need 1250 hp to run a 9.2. These
calculators have been pretty accurate in my experience. Plus dragtimes raced a Ferrari SF90 with 986 hp against the Plaid with 1020 hp with the Plaid
pulling away and the Ferrari weighs over 1000 lbs less.

 

[Mash]

The reason that calculator is wrong for ev is that ev power delivery is very consistent, while ICE loses 25-30% power in average vs Dyno peaks on a gear change time and suboptimal motor rpm.