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Tesla Model S P100D drag races Dodge Challenger SRT 392 in 1/4-mile battle
A Tesla Model S P100D recently went head-to-head against a Dodge Challenger SRT 392 in the quarter mile. As could be seen in the quick battle between a silent electric killer and the loud muscle car, which was uploaded on YouTube’s Wheels channel, it takes way more than a bad launch to overcome a Tesla.
The Model S P100D and the Challenger SRT 392 could not be any more different. The Challenger SRT 392 is considered as the Demon’s little brother, with its 392 cubic-inch, 6.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine making 485 hp and 470 ft-lbs of torque. The Detroit-made modern muscle car’s engine is pretty much identical to the 6.4-liter motor that Dodge utilized for the R/T Scat Pack model, considering that the two engines feature identical power outputs. The Dodge Challenger SRT 392 is available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. A true muscle car in every sense of the word, the SRT 392 is no joke on the track.
The Tesla Model S P100D, on the other hand, is the complete antithesis of the Challenger SRT 392. Unlike Dodge’s muscle car, the P100D is a luxury family sedan that just happens to be ludicrously fast (pun intended). The Model S P100D is equipped with two electric motors, with the front unit making 259 horsepower and the rear motor making 503 horsepower. These motors are capable of producing 920 ft-lbs of torque instantly. With Tesla’s Ludicrous Mode upgrade, the Model S P100D is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in just 2.3 seconds. While the Dodge Challenger SRT 392 has a top speed of 182 mph, however, the Tesla Model S P100D is software-limited to only 155 mph.
As could be seen in the video of the two vehicles’ race, the Model S P100D actually had a bad launch. The Dodge Challenger SRT 392 was briefly able to beat the electric car off the line, but as soon as the P100D took off, it was only a matter of time before the family sedan was able to overtake the muscle car. The Model S P100D continued pulling for the duration of the race, finishing the quarter-mile run in 10.96 seconds. Unfortunately for the Dodge Challenger SRT 392, it appeared to have experienced a misfire during the middle of the run, causing the muscle car to finish the race in 14.29 seconds.
The Tesla Model S P100D has faced numerous vehicles on the track, and it has beaten most of them. Earlier this year, YouTube’s DragTimes took his Model S P100D to a series of battles against the Dodge Demon, a car that seemed to be built to take down the electric car. The two vehicles battled in multiple races, and the P100D came out on top for the majority of the bouts.
As noted by Elon Musk, Tesla does not make slow vehicles. Just like the Model S, the Tesla Model X, the company’s luxury sedan, is also a formidable force on the drag strip. The Model 3, the company’s most affordable vehicle to date, is also steadily gaining a reputation on the track, recently winning 1st place in the 2018 Canadian Sport Compact Series Time Attack event.
Watch the Tesla Model S P100D battle the Dodge Challenger SRT 392 in the video below.
Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.
If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.
FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:
- But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
- This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
- As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
- For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States.
This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
— JC Christopher (@JohnChr08117285) January 29, 2025
The convenience of…
FSD user’s tale:
- As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
- During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
- In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous.
- “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
- “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.
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There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products.
The video:
- Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver.
- The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
- While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
- Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.
Future Robo-cop @Tesla_Optimus
— SOKRISPYMEDIA (@sokrispymedia) January 12, 2025
full video: https://t.co/TXpSRhcP5K pic.twitter.com/YFHZ7siAP7
Cool inside jokes:
- The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it.
- From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
- The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
- The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.
Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.
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Tesla definitely seems to be determined to release the coolest lineup of accessories for its coolest vehicle. As could be seen in an update to the Tesla Shop, the electric vehicle maker has now launched a metal key card for the Cybertruck—because why not?
Cybertruck keys:
- The Cybertruck, similar to Tesla’s other vehicles, is shipped with a regular key card.
- The vehicle could also be accessed and locked through a phone key.
- As per the Cybertruck’s Owner’s Manual, the all-electric pickup truck is capable of supporting a total of 19 keys.
The Cybertruck’s Metal Key Card:
- Tesla’s Cybertruck Metal Key Card functions much like the vehicle’s regular key card, but it is finished using premium stainless steel
- As per Tesla’s description of the item:
- “Convenient, durable, versatile. The Cybertruck Metal Key Card is a premium stainless-steel alternative to our traditional plastic key cards, making it easy to access your Cybertruck without your Phone Key. Ideal for when your phone is unavailable or when sharing your vehicle with a friend or valet.”
- The Cybertruck Metal Key Card costs $60.
- In comparison, the Cybertruck’s regular key card is sold for $40.
- The Cybertruck Metal Key Card comes with the metal key card itself, as well as a bifold key card wallet.
Tesla Cybertruck merch push:
- Being the company’s most eye-catching vehicle, it is no surprise that that Tesla has been releasing quite a lot of merchandise inspired by the all-electric pickup truck.
- These include a $250 levitating Cybertruck model, as well as a $35 Cybertruck wind-up racer, both of which are out of stock.
- Tesla also sells the $35 “CyberMug,” a $40 “CyberStein,” and a $50 “CyberVessel.”
- Other Cybertruck-inspired merchandise are the $60 Cyberwhistle Stealth, and the $50 CyberOpener.
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