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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla Model S Plaid Outpaces 1,200-HP Corvette C8 in Lopsided Drag Race Showdown
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A heavily modified Chevrolet Corvette C8 boasting a staggering 1,200 horsepower fell short in a recent series of drag strip tests against the Tesla Model S Plaid — a result that has surprised many muscle car fans. The head-to-head was orchestrated by automotive reviewer Mat Watson of Carwow, and despite the significant power advantage of the Corvette on paper, the electric sedan swept all three challenges: the standing quarter-mile, a rolling half-mile, and a braking test from 70 mph. The Corvette, fitted with a twin-turbocharged 6.2-liter V8 engine sending 1,491 Nm of torque to the rear wheels, was custom-built to dominate straights. But the Tesla — powered by three electric motors producing 1,020 horsepower and 1,420 Nm of torque — leveraged its all-wheel-drive grip and instant torque delivery to devastating effect. In the quarter-mile showdown, the Model S Plaid crossed the line in 9.6 seconds, decisively beating the Corvette's 11.0-second time — a gap of over a full second, which is considered substantial in drag racing. The Tesla extended its edge in the rolling race and even won the brake test, despite weighing over 4,700 pounds due to its massive battery pack. Though the Plaid featured lightweight carbon-fiber aero inspired by Koenigsegg, it remained relatively close to stock. Meanwhile, YouTube commenters questioned whether the Corvette was genuinely making 1,200 hp, citing the performance discrepancy. Still, the results speak volumes about the continuing evolution of EV performance. Tesla's dominance in these tests suggests electric vehicles are not just competing with traditional high-performance gasoline cars — they're surpassing them. For buyers interested in raw acceleration, the Tesla Model S Plaid remains a formidable and increasingly affordable option in 2025.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla Model S Plaid Outpaces 1,200-HP Corvette C8 in Lopsided Drag Race Showdown
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A heavily modified Chevrolet Corvette C8 boasting a staggering 1,200 horsepower fell short in a recent series of drag strip tests against the Tesla Model S Plaid — a result that has surprised many muscle car fans. The head-to-head was orchestrated by automotive reviewer Mat Watson of Carwow, and despite the significant power advantage of the Corvette on paper, the electric sedan swept all three challenges: the standing quarter-mile, a rolling half-mile, and a braking test from 70 mph. The Corvette, fitted with a twin-turbocharged 6.2-liter V8 engine sending 1,491 Nm of torque to the rear wheels, was custom-built to dominate straights. But the Tesla — powered by three electric motors producing 1,020 horsepower and 1,420 Nm of torque — leveraged its all-wheel-drive grip and instant torque delivery to devastating effect. In the quarter-mile showdown, the Model S Plaid crossed the line in 9.6 seconds, decisively beating the Corvette's 11.0-second time — a gap of over a full second, which is considered substantial in drag racing. The Tesla extended its edge in the rolling race and even won the brake test, despite weighing over 4,700 pounds due to its massive battery pack. Though the Plaid featured lightweight carbon-fiber aero inspired by Koenigsegg, it remained relatively close to stock. Meanwhile, YouTube commenters questioned whether the Corvette was genuinely making 1,200 hp, citing the performance discrepancy. Still, the results speak volumes about the continuing evolution of EV performance. Tesla's dominance in these tests suggests electric vehicles are not just competing with traditional high-performance gasoline cars — they're surpassing them. For buyers interested in raw acceleration, the Tesla Model S Plaid remains a formidable and increasingly affordable option in 2025.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Tulsa Police Nab C8 Corvette Driver Going 127 MPH in 65 Zone
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A driver in a Torch Red C8 Corvette Convertible learned the hard way that excessive speed doesn't go unnoticed, after being clocked at 127 MPH in a 65 MPH zone on Tulsa's Broken Arrow Expressway. Tulsa police say a traffic officer was passed by the speeding Corvette at nearly double the posted speed limit on Wednesday afternoon. The driver was quickly pulled over and issued a citation, but the consequences go beyond a simple ticket. Under Oklahoma law, exceeding the speed limit by 25 MPH or more constitutes aggravated speeding, which requires a mandatory court appearance. The offense carries a fine of up to $500 or even a possible jail sentence of up to 10 days. Adding some humor to the situation, Tulsa Police took to Facebook to put the penalty into perspective, comparing the fine to the rising cost of groceries. 'That would be $8 for every MPH over the speed limit or one carton of eggs per MPH,' the department joked. 'Since he was driving a Vette, maybe the cost of eggs isn't a concern.' While the Chevrolet Corvette C8 is built for speed, hitting the accelerator too hard on public roads can quickly lead to legal trouble. The driver's next stop? A mandatory court date, where they'll face the full consequences of their high-speed joyride.
