Drag race: Tesla Model S takes on 2014 Corvette Stingray [Video]

Epitomizing the rivalry between modern electric performance and classic American muscle, a 2013 Tesla Model S and 2014 Corvette Stingray recently lined up for an amateur drag race at the Palm Beach International Raceway. A YouTube video referenced by MotorAuthority shows the surprising results of two runs.

The Tesla is a P85 model, the highest-performance Model S that is claimed to produce 416 horsepower. In the right lane, the Stingray C7 Z51 pairs a 455-horsepower V8 with an automatic transmission.

The instant torque of an electric drivetrain can theoretically give the Tesla an edge off the line, though the driver in the drag video appears to have jumped the gun on the first race. Nonetheless, the California luxury family sedan holds its own against one of Michigan’s top two-seaters.

Aside from a bit of controversy over battery fires, the Model S has been extremely well received. Buyers solely focused on a pure sports-car experience will likely still find the Stingray to be a better value, however, as the Model S performance package adds more than $25,000 to the car’s $62,400 base price.

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