The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is touted as the world’s most powerful production muscle car, but is it faster than a Tesla Model S Plaid? DragTimes wanted to find out, so they took both vehicles to the drag strip and pit them against each other in a 1/4 mil drag racing showdown.
First up, the $100,361 USD Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is powered by a supercharged 6.2L engine generating 1,025 hp and 945 lb-ft of torque, mated to a ZF 8HP90 8-speed automatic transmission, enabling it to hit 60 mph in a mere 1.66 seconds under ideal conditions. Most are familiar with the $89,990 Tesla Model S Plaid, but for those who aren’t, it’s powered by three electric motors producing 1,020 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. Let’s just say that the Dodge Demon 170 lives up to its name, but the Tesla Model S Plaid isn’t one to shy away from challenges,
- 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.
