Can a Tesla Model S Plaid take on a 1,400hp twin-turbocharged Audi R8 in a drag racing showdown? The former does have a tri-motor (one front + two rear) setup making 1,020 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, so it’s definitely no slouch, even though the Audi R8 V10 does cost around $40,000 USD more from the factory.
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Elon Musk is set to begin production on the Tesla Cybertruck and the newest prototype teases an updated front end that seems to be a bit more rounded than its predecessors. One reason for that might be that the stainless steel used is too thick to be folded in complex shapes, which means the production model could see a few more aesthetic changes in the near future.
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A refreshed 2024 Tesla Model 3, codenamed Highland, is rumored to go into production some time in Q3 2023. The first major difference we see are the front headlights, which have been completely redesigned, while the front bumper now houses a single camera in the center area of the lower grille.
Gigabier will only set you back around $30, but this pristine condition 2011 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport with just under 8,500-miles on the odometer is going to sell for at least $130,000 USD. Based on the Lotus Elise, this 2,700-pound roadster is finished Radiant Red and boasts a removable soft-top roof panel, an integrated rear spoiler, a back-up camera, as well as exposed carbon fiber on the roof bow.
The Tesla Model S Plaid has been available since 2021, while the McLaren 765LT was first unveiled back in 2020. Can a 1,020 hp tri-motor EV take on a tuned supercar in a drag racing showdown? Drag Times wanted to find out, so they took both vehicles to the drag strip. First off, the McLaren 765LT weighs just 3,060 pounds, while the Model S Plaid clocks in at a hefty 4,766 pounds.
Elon Musk completed a full walkthrough of the Tesla Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas, and might have been present for this recent crash test. Most would assume that this crash test vehicle would meet its demise, but a lucky group of spectators (or employees) was there to witness the vehicle stop just short of the wall, demonstrating just how good its brakes are.
Another day, another Tesla Cybertruck sighting. This time a Cybertruck prototype was spotted testing its four wheel steering near its headquarters in San Carlos, California. All-wheel steering enables the Cybertruck to perform tight turns and maneuver with high agility, similar to what one would expect from the Model Y.
You’ve probably heard about Tesla Drag Strip Mode, but the company just released a video showing how it works. When activated on a Tesla Model S Plaid, it’s capable of achieving a 0-60 mph time of 1.99-seconds, when combined with the Cheetah Stance that ensures maximum traction when launching.
Cody Detwiler of WhistlinDiesel has been known for some crazy stunts like going off-roading in an Ferrari F8, and his latest on a Tesla Model 3 is definitely not exception. Put simply, he installed 10-foot-tall wheels and performed a few tests, which ranged from normal driving, going upside down, and even attempting to go downhill.
