Let's be honest: 691HP in an ICE is Equivalent to 463hp in an EV

[scottf200]

Well Hellcat is not the car that would be natural to compare with. As Dennis87 says, take an Audi RS7, which is a direct competitor to the P85D and see what happens.

There were several other youtubes on that page. It is comparable to anything that shows up at the dragstrip and especially the stock cars.

 

[wk057]

Did we really need another thread for this topic?

 

[lolachampcar]

Wk,
Probably not but here it is

My offer on the McLaren was to demonstrate to those not familiar what north of 500 hp does in an ICE over 60 (or a 100 for that matter). It is really a hoot.
All you have to do is look at the 60 foot times for the PxxDx and you will see that they have a monster launch on par with most all the SuperCars with launch control.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Did we really need another thread for this topic?

Of course. This is the thread of the dead horsepower, and must be beaten appropriately.

 

[3mp_kwh]

Did we really need another thread for this topic?

Even after Tesla reveals the actual numbers, what I'd call "Tesla Exceptionalism" still comes out in threads like this.

Reproduced within this thread is the same graph whose alternate conclusion could be:

"Let's be honest: 691HP in an EV is Equivalent to 463hp in an ICE" Just go higher in speed. Done.

I suspect people will keep trying to shed what we all should have learned in high school, in favor of catchy over-simplifications. Whatever. Maybe test drive the car?

 

[LetsGoFast]

Wk,
Probably not but here it is

My offer on the McLaren was to demonstrate to those not familiar what north of 500 hp does in an ICE over 60 (or a 100 for that matter). It is really a hoot.
All you have to do is look at the 60 foot times for the PxxDx and you will see that they have a monster launch on par with most all the SuperCars with launch control.

I've driven or ridden in some beasts, so I'm not unfamiliar with the phenomenon, but I'm still messaging you next time I'm in south Florida.

 

[dsm363]

I gotta take some of you gals/guys for a McLaren ride (with only 615 hp)

Sign me up

 

[brantse]

Interestingly, if you click on the "Tesla" link at the bottom of the OP's original link, you'll find that they have an estimated 0-60 time for the MS60 @ 22.9 seconds. Not sure where the 62 HP value comes from.
http://www.060calculator.com/cars/2013/tesla/model-s/31194

 

[lolachampcar]

I feel like I've just tied a bone around my neck to get the dog to play with me
Looking forward to meeting some of my Tesla friends in person.

 

[brianman]

I gotta take some of you gals/guys for a McLaren ride (with only 615 hp)

I'm in. Where's the signup sheet?

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Did we really need another thread for this topic?

And for the record:
Those complaining about this topic "coming up in multiple threads", you're way off target if you blame Andy, or the Danes, etc. for this one.