Model S P100D beats 11 supercars in Motor Trend "World's Greatest Drag Race"

[ggnykk]

Motor Trend has been doing "world's great drag race" for years and I always wonder why Tesla didn't try to contact Motor Trend to put Model S in the race. Well, they finally did it!!!! Got to be one of the greatest free commercial for Tesla. Enjoy the video.

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[JonG]

It beats them all at luggage space too.

But I doubt a single owner of a Ferrari, Lamborghini or any of those cars actually gives a damn.

At school there was a kid who could keep a soccer ball in the air for ages, it was a cool trick, but he never got picked for the team.

Having that instant torque is fun, but the relentless ‘a Tesla must be the best because it’s blown away. ..’ stories are frankly just boring.

 

[ggnykk]

Better yet, the P100D beats all 90 other supercars that have ever raced in "World's greatest drag race" in the last 7 years!!


Results of all seven world's greatest drag races:

10.5 sec (201.2 km/h) - Tesla Model S P100D (680 hp) (WGDR7)
10.6 sec (217.3 km/h) - Ferrari 488 GTB (662 hp) (WGDR7)
10.6 sec (209.7 km/h) - Audi R8 V10 (Plus) (602 hp) (WGDR 6)
10.6 sec (207.6 km/h) - Porsche 911 Turbo S (580 hp) (WGDR7)
10.7 sec (212.4 km/h) - McLaren 570S (562 hp) (WGDR 6)
10.7 sec (210.8 km/h) - McLaren 570GT (562 hp) (WGDR7)
10.8 sec (212.9 km/h) - Lamborghini Aventador (691 hp) (WGDR 2)
10.8 sec (210.3 km/h) - McLaren MP4-12C (592 hp) (WGDR 2)
10.9 sec (202.8 km/h) - Porcshe 911 Turbo S (560 hp) (WGDR 4)
11.0 sec (202.8 km/h) - Nissan GTR Nismo (600 hp) (WGDR7)
11.0 sec (201.3 km/h) - Nissan GT-R Track Edition (545 hp) (WGDR 3)
11.1 sec (208.9 km/h) - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series (622 hp) (WGDR 3)
11.1 sec (201.7 km/h) - Nissan GT-R NISMO (600 hp) (WGDR 4)
11.1 sec (200.9 km/h) - Nissan GT-R Black Edition (545 hp) (WGDR 2)
11.2 sec (198.6 km/h) - Nissan GT-R (Premium) (565 hp) (WGDR 6)
11.2 sec (196 km/h) - Nissan GT-R (530 hp) (WGDR 1)
11.3 sec (202.1 km/h) - Ferrari 458 Italia (557 hp) (WGDR 1)
11.3 sec (202.5 km/h) - Audi R8 V-10 Plus (550 hp) (WGDR 3)
11.3 sec (198.9 km/h) - Acura NSX (573 hp) (WGDR 6)
11.4 sec (204.4 km/h) - Mercedes Benz AMG GT R (577 hp) (WGDR7)
11.4 sec (203.9 km/h) - Mercedes-AMG GT S (503 hp) (WGDR 6)
11.4 sec (200.2 km/h) - Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (Z07) (650 hp) (WGDR 5)
11.5 sec (207.1 km/h) - Dodge Viper SRT (640 hp) (WGDR 3)
11.5 sec (201.3 km/h) - Audi R8 GT (560 hp) (WGDR 1)
11.5 sec (197.5 km/h) - Jaguar F-Type SVR (575 hp) (WGDR 6)
11.5 sec (193.9 km/h) - Porsche 911 Carrera S (420 hp) (WGDR 6)
11.5 sec (200.7 km/h) - Dodge Viper ACR (645 hp) (WGDR 6)
11.6 sec (202.3 km/h) - Ford Shelby GT500 (662 hp) (WGDR 2)
11.6 sec (192.8 km/h) - Bentley Continental GT3-R (572 hp) (WGDR 5)
11.6 sec (199.9 km/h) - Mercedes-AMG GT S (503 hp) (WGDR 5)
11.7 sec (199.7 km/h) - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (563 hp) (WGDR 1)
11.7 sec (197.9 km/h) - Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE (650 hp) (WGDR7)
11.7 sec (193.8 km/h) - Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG (577 hp) (WGDR 3)
11.8 sec (196.8 km/h) - Jaguar F-Type Coupe R (550 hp) (WGDR 4)
11.9 sec (199.6 km/h) - Aston Martin DB11 (600 hp) (WGDR7)
11.9 sec (197.5 km/h) - Lexus LFA (552 hp) (WGDR 1)
11.9 sec (197.1 km/h) - Chevrolet Corvette Z06/Z07 (505 hp) (WGDR 1)
11.9 sec (196.3 km/h) - Cadillac CTS-V Sedan (640 hp) (WGDR 5)
11.9 sec (194.3 km/h) - Porcshe 911 GT3 RS (450 hp) (WGDR 1)
12.0 sec (188.5 km/h) - Porcshe 911 Сarrera S (400 hp) (WGDR 2)
12.0 sec (183.5 km/h) - Porsche 718 Cayman S (350 hp) (WGDR7)
12.1 sec (198.1 km/h) - BMW M6 (560 hp) (WGDR 3)
12.1 sec (193.4 km/h) - Jaguar F-Type V-8 S (488 hp) (WGDR 3)
12.1 sec (191.5 km/h) - Alfa Romeo Gulia (505 hp) (WGDR7)
12.1 sec (191.2 km/h) - BMW M4 GTS (493 hp) (WGDR 6)
12.1 sec (188.9 km/h) - Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (580 hp) (WGDR 2)
12.1 sec (189.3 km/h) - Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series (510 hp) (WGDR 2)
12.1 sec (188.5 km/h) - Bentley Continental GT Speed (616 hp) (WGDR 3)
12.2 sec (192.3 km/h) - Mercedes-AMG C63 S (503 hp) (WGDR 5)
12.2 sec (191.4 km/h) - Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R (526 hp) (WGDR 6)
12.2 sec (189.6 km/h) - BMW M4 (425 hp) (WGDR 4)
12.2 sec (186.7 km/h) - Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (460 hp) (WGDR7)
12.3 sec (188.6 km/h) - Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (505 hp) (WGDR 4)
12.3 sec (185.4 km/h) - Porsche Cayman GT4 (385 hp) (WGDR 5)
12.3 sec (184.1 km/h) - Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (400 hp) (WGDR 3)
12.4 sec (185.6 km/h) - Aston Martin Vanquish (565 hp) (WGDR 3)
12.4 sec (185.1 km/h) - Ford Mustang BOSS 302 Laguna Seca (444 hp) (WGDR 1)
12.4 sec (183.8 km/h) - Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE (455 hp) (WGDR 6)
12.4 sec (180.4 km/h) - BMW i8 (357 hp) (WGDR 4)
12.5 sec (190.1 km/h) - Jaguar XKR-S (550 hp) (WGDR 2)
12.6 sec (183.8 km/h) - Cadillac ATS-V Coupe (464 hp) (WGDR 5)
12.7 sec (178.6 km/h) - Porcshe Cayman R (330 hp) (WGDR 1)
12.7 sec (176.6 km/h) - Porsche Cayman S (325 hp) (WGDR 3)
12.8 sec (177.4 km/h) - BMW 1-series M (335 hp) (WGDR 1)
12.8 sec (168.7 km/h) - Alfa Romeo 4C (237 hp) (WGDR 4)
12.9 sec (177.5 km/h) - Lexus RC F (467 hp) (WGDR 5)
12.9 sec (176.9 km/h) - Lotus Evora S (345 hp) (WGDR 1)
13.0 sec (175.4 km/h) - Lexus LC500 (471 hp) (WGDR7)
13.1 sec (168.8 km/h) - Volkswagen Golf R (292 hp) (WGDR 5)
13.1 sec (168 km/h) - Subaru WRX STI (305 hp) (WGDR 4)
14.5 sec (157.6 km/h) - Volkswagen Golf GTI (DSG) (217 hp) (WGDR 4)
14.5 sec (151.6 km/h) - Mazda MX-5 Miata (Club) (155 hp) (WGDR 5)
14.6 sec (154 km/h) - Ford Focus ST (252 hp) (WGDR 3)
14.9 sec (151.9 km/h) - Subaru BRZ (200 hp) (WGDR 2)
14.9 sec (152.2 km/h) - Ford Fiesta ST (197 hp) (WGDR 4)

 

[Electroman]

.. and for a fraction of the price of those Supercars !!

 

[ggnykk]

.. and for a fraction of the price of those Supercars !!

haha. I actually can't wait for the next Tesla roadster to show up.

 

[mmd]

Why is Dodge Challenger SRT Demon missing here? I heard, Dodge had to slow it down to be allowed on race tracks.
With 840 horses, Dodge Demon is 'world's fastest' car
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 1/4 Mile - Hellcat Demon Quarter Mile Time

 

[alapd]

yeah, but the autopilot on the ferrari 488 at least works on local roads and has auto wipers.

 

[JonG]

Why is Dodge Challenger SRT Demon missing here? I heard, Dodge had to slow it down to be allowed on race tracks.
With 840 horses, Dodge Demon is 'world's fastest' car
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 1/4 Mile - Hellcat Demon Quarter Mile Time

Shh.. Don’t spoil the party.

 

[ggnykk]

yeah, but the autopilot on the ferrari 488 at least works on local roads and has auto wipers.

There is no way Ferrari has autopilot feature.

 

[stopcrazypp]

It beats them all at luggage space too.

But I doubt a single owner of a Ferrari, Lamborghini or any of those cars actually gives a damn.

At school there was a kid who could keep a soccer ball in the air for ages, it was a cool trick, but he never got picked for the team.

Having that instant torque is fun, but the relentless ‘a Tesla must be the best because it’s blown away. ..’ stories are frankly just boring.

Judging from the views in the video, I doubt much people agree with you. The "I don't give a damn" excuse sounds like what some of the losing ICE car owners would be saying, but if they ever have the chance to win, there is no doubt they will rub it in the face of the losing EV.

The good-natured owners would give a thumbs up and acknowledgement, and not make such sour grape comments. Heck some of them might even have a Tesla of their own.

 

[alloverx]

We need computers driving to make sure they all start at exactly the same time. Next year bring the Model3 LRDL

 

[rw99]

Love the use of Summon; nice!

But yes: ditch the Alpha or the Vette and get a Demon out there. We all know it won't hook on an unprepared runway, but it's silly to overlook the most ridiculous muscle car available. Maybe they're waiting for 2018?

What's weird is that there's no Hellcat on the list above... are they avoiding my beloved Challengers?


Rich

 

[skitown]

Judging from the views in the video, I doubt much people agree with you. The "I don't give a damn" excuse sounds like what some of the losing ICE car owners would be saying, but if they ever have the chance to win, there is no doubt they will rub it in the face of the losing EV.

The good-natured owners would give a thumbs up and acknowledgement, and not make such sour grape comments. Heck some of them might even have a Tesla of their own.

Agreed. And love the "sour grapes" references around TMC lately. 2017 Investor Roundtable:General Discussion

 

[JonG]

Judging from the views in the video, I doubt much people agree with you. The "I don't give a damn" excuse sounds like what some of the losing ICE car owners would be saying, but if they ever have the chance to win, there is no doubt they will rub it in the face of the losing EV.

The good-natured owners would give a thumbs up and acknowledgement, and not make such sour grape comments. Heck some of them might even have a Tesla of their own.

I expect their pride will be hurt a touch, but NOBODY is surprised, the poll results say that, and posting a poll to see if anyone is surprised is frankly pathetic

Some may own both but I’d be very surprised if anyone sold their Ferrari to buy a Tesla, why is that when the Tesla can also do the school run? A neighbour of mine even has a Ferrari just so he can go away in it, driving great roads. My point is that it’s just one trick in many, a function directly linked to the nature of the technology in just the same way the technology spectacularly fails above 100mph. Pretty much every video you watch sees a Tesla get ahead quickly, within seconds the gap is being held, and then being pulled in.

Probably says more about local ideas of fun, the US think blunt straight line power over 1/4 mile is where it’s at, Europe more interested in the art of actually driving to get somewhere fast and the Far East, Japan especially, the art of car control in drifting.

 

[ggnykk]

Love the use of Summon; nice!

But yes: ditch the Alpha or the Vette and get a Demon out there. We all know it won't hook on an unprepared runway, but it's silly to overlook the most ridiculous muscle car available. Maybe they're waiting for 2018?

What's weird is that there's no Hellcat on the list above... are they avoiding my beloved Challengers?


Rich

Hellcat was in the race last year with a time of 11.9 second. You can see it starting at 8:10 of the video. Hellcat is WAY slower than Tesla P100D.

 

[mmd]

OK, may be the Dodge demon was skipped because it is model year 2018.
Peak acceleration 1.8G; 860 hp peak; 1/4 mile in 9.65s @140 mph. 0-60 in 2.3s.
Beautiful write up here for those with a 'demon' in their heart
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon first drag: We wreck the quarter-mile in SRT's monster coupe

BASE PRICE: $86,090
AS TESTED PRICE: $86,091
DRIVETRAIN: 6.2-liter supercharged V8, 8-speed auto, RWD
OUTPUT: 808 HP, 717 lb-ft of torque
0-60 MPH: 2.3 seconds
PROS: Insane in the best possible way
CONS: You need a dragstrip to properly use it

 

[D.E.]

The Demon has a kit to set it up at the track for drag racing which includes wheels and tires. It won't be as quick with street tires. Dodge is coming out with a 4 wheel drive model in the Jeep line. That will be one to watch.

The Dodge is purpose built for drag racing.

 

[Curt Renz]

 

[Skotty]

Article left out the Ferrari from the list.

 

[rw99]

Thanks for the reference to last year's race with the Hellcat. Clearly, this isn't the surface for big power and RWD for 1/4 mile. I gave up on the pathetic (275s!) stock rear rubber and now run drag radials all the time on my Challenger HC. The car still does pretty well in the twisties, surprisingly.

Regarding Demon, yes, one can say it's "purpose built" for drag racing. Who else gives you a trans brake from the factory, and skinnies??? But the car also pulls 1.0 g on the skid pad and will brake from 60-0 better than the ACR Viper. It comes with 315 drag radial-ish tires on all four corners, and apparently uses them quite well.

Sure, the big Challengers are heavy and the front wheels don't contribute anything to your launch. But IMO they're not one-trick ponies.


Rich