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Tesla Model S P85D drag race (Original Post)
Major Nikon
Oct 2015
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jmowreader
(50,533 posts)1. I'll remember that next time I decide to race a $140,000 car for pinks
On edit: Let's race from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Boise. You take a Tesla and I'll go to a random used car lot with $7500 in my pocket. It's only 400 miles from the Supercharger in CDA to the Supercharger in Boise, so you will probably want a generator with you.
gregcrawford
(2,382 posts)2. Just... wow.
I've driven some VERY fast cars, but that thing is scary!
I want one.
So if I take some bottles back, turn over a few sofa cushions, and smash my piggy bank...
zeemike
(18,998 posts)3. Electric motors will always have the advantage in a drag race.
Because with an electric motor you have maximum torque at 0 RPM and the gas motor is just the opposite.
Old Crow
(2,212 posts)5. Great insight; thanks. (N/T)
Plucketeer
(12,882 posts)4. Going right now
to get my lottery tickets!