Tesla Plaid vs ZR1 Corvette Drag Race

Tesla Model S Plaid lining up with a C7 Corvette ZR1 for a 1/4 mile drag race

[Lsthnbrd]

That ZR1 driver knows how to launch. That was impressive

[probuilder]

It's funny that we've reached the point where we're saying, "Hey look! That gas burner actually put up a fight!" LOL

[tonybtrucks]

ZR1 driver was spot on and had a great race!

[JahoSelamaj]

Damn the ZR1 driver got a wayyy better start than what I was expecting

[johnspensieri]

Recently took a ride in a Plaid. The torque is mind blowing. Your eyes go to the back of your head, your stomach feels like you road a ride on the fair midway. The car is scary fast.

[bshadrick]

1.3 second win by the plaid is actually a huge margin.

[InvestBetter.]

That's about as fast a pass as the ZR1 can make.
The launch was perfect!

[racecrashrepeat]

I am actually impressed that the ZR1 launched anywhere near the speed of the plaid. that hook up lol.

[IncredibleCommentary]

For some reason some people feel like Teslas are an encroachment on American muscle, but they fail to realize Tesla is the most American made American Vehicle in the USA. It is American to the bone, and is the modern day muscle car.

[camonly]

Wow that was a crazy clean run in that vette. Nice job!

[RoyalFizzbin]

To everyone pointing out that the plaid is fast, *yes, we know*. I think we are all just impressed that someone managed to race against a plaid and *not* look like their car was standing still. In fact, after just running a 9, I will bet that Tesla driver was at least a little surprised to look out his peripheral vision a second into the race and actually see his opponent THERE, and not entirely in his rearview mirror. Give that Vette and it’s driver some credit.

[paulaoryall]

MAJOR props to the Vette driver! That definitely took some skill to get that time

[b.j.]

makes me realize that it's actually the racing fuel fumes and loping cam sounds that make going to the races worth the drive.

[GastonAbroad]

5-seater family sedan with two large trunks vs 2 person sports car with barely a small trunk..

Props to the vette for knowing how to launch but it’s mind blowing how fast the Tesla is. Imagine if Tesla had a car similar to the Corvette..

[BecauseTesla]

The speed of an EV is one thing, but a lot of people underestimate the advantage they have when they don't have to shift gears. The Tesla just pulls all the way and the other cars fall back a bit every time they shift gears.

[andykay]

Big up to the vette driver for that awesome launch.

[ProMediaLLC]

Tesla's have no lag time when it comes to torque. They launch at 100% torque right off the line. V8s have a lag time reaching full torque. On a longer track the results would likely be different. Especially in factory configuration. Props to both cars.

[patriotronin]

Yeah, but all of the gas burners will pass him later as he charges his battery.

[kevingallegus]

I wanna see a tesla vs ZR1 on a road course.

[SpottedSharks]

It used to be all about torque and times in the 60 and quarter. When EVs started winning, suddenly it became all about "soul".