Is a Tesla Model X Plaid faster than both a Ferrari 296 and McLaren 750S? On paper, the answer would be yes, but CarWow’s Mat Watson rounded up the three vehicles for a drag racing showdown to see if that is actually the case.
Most automotive enthusiasts know that the Tesla Model X is powered by three independent electric motors with carbon-sleeved rotors producing 1,020 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, enabling the EV to accelerate from 0-60 mph in a blistering 2.5 seconds. The Ferrari 296 needs no introduction, as it’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 engine generating 819 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque, helping it hit 60 mph in 2.4 seconds. Last, but not least, the McLaren 750S comes equipped with a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine making 740 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to achieve a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds.
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I do LOVE EVs as everyday family / street / commute cars, quiet, comfortable, and above all non-polluting. But for performance vehicles give me high-revving naturally aspirated engines in lightweight sports car form,” said one commenter.
