The day and age have come where electric cars are challenging the internal-combustion sports cars at the dragstrip — especially Teslas. Now the Tesla Model S Performance takes on the small but mighty Ferrari F8 Tributo in a drag race.
YouTube channel DragTimes selected a Tesla Model S Performance (Raven) which is currently Tesla’s flagship car with a 0-60 mph time of of 2.3 seconds — the world’s quickest off-the-line production car.
Ferrari F8 Tributo on the other hand has the edge of being a smaller and lighter car housing a Twin Turbo V8 engine with 710 hp or power but costs around 3.5 times the Tesla Model S P100D.
Let’s look at some specs and price comparison in the following table to estimate the capabilities of each of these cars.
| 2020 Tesla Model S Performance | 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine / Battery Pack | 100 kWh Performance Version | 3.9L Twin Turbo V8 |
| Drivetrain | Dual Motor Performance AWD | Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) |
| Transmission | Single Speed Clutchless 10:1Reduction Gear | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT) |
| 0-60 mph | 2.3 s (with Cheetah Stance) | 2.8 s |
| Top Speed | 163 mph (262 km/h) | 211 mph (340 km/h) |
| Launch Control | Ludicrous+ Mode | N/A |
| Horsepower | 588 hp (438 kW) | 710 hp |
| Max.Torque | 920 lb-ft (1,247 Nm) @ Instant | 569 lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 4,960 lbs (2,250 kg) | 33450 lbs (1,565 kg) |
| Price (MSRP) | $91,990 | $339,000 |
Being a 2.3s car, Tesla Model S accelerated quicker off-the-line in all 3 attempts but Ferrar F8 was able to leave the Model S behind midway of the dragstrip. The built for Performance Ferrari F8 Tributo beat the Model S Performance by almost 0.2s in each of the three attempts.
Tesla is currently in the phase of testing and development of the next-generation Model S Performance called the Plaid version. Model S Plaid will have a Tri-Motor drivetrain and is estimated to go from 0-60 mph in less than 2.0 seconds.
With the new cell chemistry & 4680 form factor coupled with an enhanced body and battery pack structure, the Plaid Model S will have 500+ miles of range, a higher top speed of 200+ mph as well.
It is strongly believed by Tesla and its vibrant CEO Elon Musk that the Plaid Model S will conquer most of the ICE supercars and still keep the price range under $140k. Since the Plaid Model S first deliveries are expected late next year, we will have an interesting time watching it beat ICE monsters on the race track.
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