Tesla’s range-topping Model S P85D has reportedly set a quarter-mile record for electric production cars.
A YouTube video posted by StreetCarDrags shows the record run of 11.6 seconds at 114.6 mph. Notably, the Model S was up against a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that appeared to encounter trouble making a clean run.
A YouTube video posted by StreetCarDrags shows the record run of 11.6 seconds at 114.6 mph. Notably, the Model S was up against a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that appeared to encounter trouble making a clean run.
Notably, Chrysler claims the 707-horsepower pony car is capable of running the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds at 125 mph in all-stock configuration — presumably with an experienced pilot behind the wheel. Swapping for a set of drag radials is said to drop the time down to 10.8 seconds at 126 mph.
The Model S P85D pairs two electric motors with a combined output of 691 ponies and 687 lb-ft of torque. It boasts a quicker estimated 0-60 mph time than the Hellcat, but not quite as fast in the quarter mile.
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