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The entire Tesla community is currently holding its breath for the arrival of the new tri-motor Model S Plaid, and it'd better have superhuman lung capacity because it will continue to do so until the summer, which is when deliveries are expected to begin.

autoevolution 27 Apr 2021, 16:31 UTC · by 20 photos The all-new part isn’t an understatement, partly because this variant of the Model S employs three motors instead of a dual-motor arrangement. Priced at $119,990 including destination and documentation fees, the Plaid is described as “the quickest-accelerating car in production today.” 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour) takes only 1.99 seconds, the quarter-mile run is over in 9.23 seconds, and peak output is estimated at ...

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autoevolution 13 Apr 2021, 19:50 UTC · by The Tesla Model S is like that very athletic kid you never wanted to be paired with during a gym class competition because you knew exactly how it was going to end, and it wasnt good. Just look at the reaction of the Corvette C8 driver: what can you do, "its a Tesla". 7 photos There are cars out there, either stock or built, that can beat a Model S Performance consistently over the quarter mile, but there arent that many. To do it, they would nee...

The battle of billionaires Musk and Bezos is so hot its starting to explode - literally Elon Musks Starship prototype ended a test flight in flames, but how does he compare to Amazons Jeff Bezos overall? 4 March 2021 • 12:04pm The world watched on Thursday as a rocket designed by Elon Musk, the 49-year-old CEO of Tesla and founder of space transportation company SpaceX, burst into flames. The South African billionaire has been the talk of the internet since January 6th, when he overtook Jeff ...

autoevolution 27 Jan 2021, 15:57 UTC · by 6 photos In stock form, the RS6 Avant produces 600 metric horsepower and a staggering 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, all channeled through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission sending power to all four wheels via the proprietary quattro all-wheel-drive system. For most people, that should be more than enough, especially when you consider the rest of the package. Were talking about five full seats and a huge trunk that, ironically enough, makes ...

Luxury Italian coachbuilder Ares Design has unveiled a one-off Tesla Model S two-door convertible, with more examples expected roll out of the studio if demand is high. According to the Modena-based ...

The Porsche Taycan lineup is about to expand as the company has released a teaser image which hints at a “new addition to the family.” While the teaser isn’t very revealing, it shows the mystery model alongside the Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S. It also notes the car is coming soon, so stay tuned. Porsche is staying tight-lipped, but this obviously isn’t the Taycan Cross Turismo. Instead, it’s another derivative of the sedan. Also Read:  We’re not entirely sure what Po...

At a time when Tesla's goal is to crank out cheaper cars and potentially design a smaller vehicle, the Model S Plaid will be its priciest car to date.

Tesla Model S Drag Races McLaren 650S, Dodge Charger 392, and a Ford F-150 29 Dec 2020, 22:57 UTC · by 10 photos First things first, “automaker” is an understatement on my part. Tesla dropped Motors from its nomenclature three years ago because it’s a tech-driven company that has ventured into solar roofs, energy storage, and pretty crazy stuff like a flamethrower and tequila that costs $250 per bottle. Secondly, rewind to the first generation of the Roadster. Yeah, the one that l...