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Here we are at last: Chris Harris takes on the might of the Tesla Model S. And it’s not just any Model S, but the Big Daddy: the P100D. First up, a date with a Porsche 911R in a drag race, to test the credentials of Tesla’s lightspeed acceleration.

[LiamE]

"Just a 0-120 machine"

Yes Chris, because we're always driving around at 120mph plus on public roads...

[prmdc]

You can tell that he is fighting with his inner demons and wanting to hate this car, but he can’t.

[GooseF]

the most interesting thing about this video is what a difference the driver makes when drag racing

[kevinarzola]

The 911 is more than twice the price and the TESLA is a four door car. A sedan is trashing a high end, almost a supercar vehicle. Just wait when the Roadster 2020 comes out lol

[thmqpgap]

My oh my I’ve never really liked Tesla.. but I had the privilege of riding in a Tesla Model S 90d a few days ago.. holy crap these things are no joke.. it was fast as hell. Can’t imagine the 100d

[hashbrownsforhamster]

To be fair, Chris, this is the first serious production electric car in modern history and it’s not even a purpose-built sports car. It’s a family sedan built by Silicon Valley nerds. Porsche has been building cars with IC engines for 87 years and, in their light weight high-end icon of a sports car, they can barely keep up with the nerds. Prepare yourself.

[richuk]

I love watching Chris Harris' reviews. It's the road tests that matters to him. He genuinely says how he feels and not just what he wants you to hear. You can see his eyes and face actually compute what's happening when he is behind the wheel. Well done matey!

[ProfessordevilL]

3:03 It's a one trick pony? Oh sure Chris,
It can only run a drag race, seats 5 people, can carry a ton of luggage, extremely safe, drives itself, parks itself and receives updates over the internet.

[MrJameslb]

The Model S is also a 5-seater family sedan, that weighs over 4, 900lbs.
Can't wait to see what they have to complain about when the Roadster 2.0 comes out.

[jonathanrobinson]

I think if you want a concise, entertaining and informative car review from someone who knows their onions, you're hard pushed to beat Chris Harris. I have a lot of respect for the guy.

[kidynamite]

If you choose the "mommy" option, does it actually take you to your mothers home?

[Senter_Pawn]

This guy is literally just a Dad you can never impress 😂

“You can go 120, NAH do better! I need 150”

[brentanthony]

Only good to 125mph? Lol It's a family car, not a supercar Porsche 911R. That's like comparing a BMW S1000R to a Goldwing and detracting the Goldwing for beating the BMW in the 1/4 mile. Apples to Oranges. Now can the Porsche hold 5 adults and a large amount of luggage in the back and auto-drive itself? No. I'm not even into Tesla, but we are going to be able to thank them for pushing other manufacturers to step up their game in even just a few short years. Good for them. Meanwhile, I'll still be saving for the 918. :P

[Krytern]

When patrol fanboys want to deny the future they change the goal posts. "0 to 100 mph doesn't matter anymore it has to be 0 to 150 mph!"

[whistlingk]

Chris acts like an old man at the atm. Starring at the keypad like it's from outer space.

[francisgaliegue]

Just one thing... When you do the 0-150 test and the next one for that matter, the battery of the Tesla has less than 20% state of charge. In these conditions, the performance will be reduced (and you can see that in the "instrument cluster": there is a warning sign that the power is limited).

The P100D performs at its best when the battery is nearly full (and it consumes a s*load of electrons, too... Mind you, it still consumes less of that than either the i-Pace or the e-tron).

[davidls]

I love how people get all worked up about Teslas racing supercars. You guys do realize that the Model S is not meant for racing? It's a luxury electric car that happens to be able to run like hell because of its great engineering. You wanted racing cars, Musk is giving you racing cars. The new Roadster will demolish every car ever made.

[leberkas.k]

5:17 damn the whole rear of the car is shaking, really puts into perspective the forces these cars experience...

[waterlou]

I’m a huge Porsche fan but god he has to be more objective. Comparing a 100k salon to a top of the line sports car in acceleration? And when things don’t work out increase the test to 150? I doubt anyone would need that speed in their commute, and Tesla however fast a car wasn’t meant to be a racer. It’s capable, but it’s not what it’s built for. Top Gear has a history of biases against Tesla and electric cars in general but please do try harder to make a just a bit more subtle.

[gotham]

@ 3.03 "One trick pony" Really? It's pretty much the antithesis of that. Five seats, quiet, trunk, and faster than almost anything on the road.