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Tesla Model S goes 3 for 3 against Dodge Hellcat Redeye edition after getting called out
The Tesla Model S Raven continues to terrorize some of the fastest and most powerful combustion engine vehicles on the market today. In the most recent matchup, the all-electric Model S matches up against the Dodge Hellcat Redeye on a drag strip at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis.
The video was produced by DragTimes, a YouTube channel that has made a name for itself by posting some of the most exciting matchups with street-legal vehicles in a drag racing setting. In the past, DragTimes’ Brooks Weisblat has pegged his Tesla vehicles up against notable performance cars like a Lamborghini Huracan and a “Scat Pack 1320” drag machine. This time, he used a friend’s Model S Raven against the 797 horsepower Hellcat Redeye to determine what vehicle was superior in a classic quarter-mile matchup.
Here’s a look at how the two vehicles match up against each other in specifications:
- 2019 Tesla Model S Performance (Raven) – $103,000 MSRP
- 588 Horsepower Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Powertrain
- 920 lb-ft torque
- 4,900 lbs
- 100 kWh battery pack
- 2020 Dodge Challenger Redeye Widebody – $82,000 MSRP
- 797 Horsepower 6.2L Supercharged Rear-Wheel Drive V8 Engine
- 707 lb-ft torque
- 4,500 lbs
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
The Dodge setup was stock other than aftermarket Nitto NT555R Racing Tires and was driven by Weisblat’s friend @mod2fame. The Model S Raven sported 19″ Sonic Slipstream Wheels wrapped with Michelin Primacy 245 R19 tires that are designed for luxury sedans and coupes for excellent handling and traction according to TireRack.
The Model S Raven managed to outclass the Redeye in dominating fashion in the first run, with the electric vehicle’s 10.629 quarter mile beating the Dodge’s 11.362 time. While the second run went to the Redeye according to timing receipts, the track’s “winner light” lit up in the Tesla’s lane, indicating it did cross the finish line first. The final run was given to the Tesla in another quickly decided performance as the Hellcat seemed to get no traction off of the launch and simply did not complete the race.
Simply put, the Model S Raven outclassed a vehicle despite having a horsepower rating that was inferior by 309, an 84% charge, non-racing optimal tires, and 400 more pounds of weight. Typically, heavier vehicles with less horsepower stand no chance in a quarter-mile race. Still, the electric sedan’s instant torque and lightning-fast acceleration managed to cruise to victory against the impressive Dodge Challenger Redeye.
Watch DragTimes video of a 2019 Model S Performance Raven vs. a 2020 Dodge Challenger Redeye Widebody 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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