Automotive enthusiasts know that the Lucid Air Sapphire is nearly 3-times the cost of a base Tesla Model S Plaid, but can the price difference be justified? The former comes equipped with a tri-motor setup generating 1,234 hp and 1,430 lb-ft of torque, which helps it accelerate from 0-60 mph in a mere 1.89 seconds.
Elon Musk’s creation is definitely no slouch either, with its tri-motor setup making 1,020 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to hit 60 mph in a very respectable 2.1 seconds. We won’t spoil the results, but will say that there is a reason why the Lucid Air Sapphire costs much more than the Tesla Model S Plaid.
- The Hot Wheels R/C Tesla Roadster features awesome remote-controlled driving performance with exceptional design detail.
- The 1:64 scale car works onand off-track and comes with a special adapter to transition between the two. It operates on a 2.4 GHz frequency so that...
- For those craving extra speed, there's a turbo booster that unlocks additional power for super high-speed thrills. Reach top speeds of 6.8 mph.
Worth mentioning that while the Sapphire is double the cost it also has some crazy endurance for an EV. They built them to do track days. Even with the Track package the Plaid will only last a few laps before either the brakes give out or the power becomes degraded. The Sapphire is nuts,” said one commenter.
