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Published in June 29, 2020 |
by Iqtidar Ali
June 29, 2020 by Iqtidar Ali
Originally posted on the EV Annex blog
In the midst of many great Tesla races, a video clip of a 1/4 mile drag race between a Tesla Model S P100D and Ferrari F12 shows yet another insult to the internal combustion engine: This expensive exotic Italian was at the mercy of a fully electric family sedan. But, there was no mercy.
#Ferrari F12 is completely defeated by the #Tesla Model S P100D in an endurance race (video) … # DragRace https://t.co/JNFjFIWeVN
– Tesla Oracle (@TeslaOracle_com) June 12, 2020
The Tesla Model S Performance is the fastest 0 to 60 mph production car in the world, recording just 2.3 seconds. And with the release of a Tri-Motor Plaid variant sometime this year, expect that time to be reduced a bit more.
| Credit to Matteo Valenza (Note: the race starts in 1 minute and 35 seconds) |
It is not the first time that the 6.5L V12 Ferrari F12 has challenged a Tesla. As you can see, the Ferrari F12 was also defeated by a Tesla Model 3 Performance in 200M and 400M drag races on this abandoned airport runway.
The specifications of the Ferrari F12 (see table below) show it to be ~ 1360 lbs. Lighter with more torque than the Model S P100D. However, the Ferrari lacks the instant torque that helped the electric beast win this race in such a fierce way.
 Tesla Model S vs. Ferrari F12 performance spec comparison (Source: Tesla / Ferrari) |
The reign of always winning ICE sports cars on the track is certainly beginning to fade. Some automakers have caught on to this early: Porsche, for example, made a smart move by introducing its new Taycan EV. Can it rival the performance of a Tesla? Well, you have already challenged the Tesla Model S P100D several times and the clear winner is not too clear … yet.
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About the Author
Iqtidar Ali Iqtidar Ali writes for X Auto about Tesla and electric vehicles. A true car enthusiast since childhood, he covers his stories with great passion, which is now guided by the mission towards sustainability. With over 1 decade of website development experience, he is also our IT resource at hand. He also writes about tech stuff on UXTechPlus.com occasionally. Iqtidar can be easily contacted on Twitter @IqtidarAlii (DM open for suggestions, comments or a friendly message) or by email: [email protected].
