Watch a Tesla Model X Beat an Aventador SV in the Quarter Mile
What happens when an all-electric SUV takes on an Italian exotic?
DragTimes recently went to Palm Beach International Raceway to find out how the Tesla Model S P100D and Model X P100D stacks up against the Lamborghini Aventador SV and the results might surprise you. We already know just how fast the Model S P100D and Model X P100D are down the quarter mile, but it really puts things into perspective when they line up against a world-class exotic like the Lamborghini Aventador SV.
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According to DragTimes, the Lamborghini Aventador SV owner is also a Tesla owner, and wanted to setup a race between the Aventador SV and a Model S P100D to see how they compare. To make things extra interesting, they brought along a Model X P100D in hopes of setting a new world record for the world’s quickest production SUV. Unfortunately, the Model X took too long to charge to 100 percent, so the runs were down at 78 percent. Still, the SUV turned in an impressive time of 11.41 @ 117.95 mph, making it the world’s quickest production SUV. The site plans on heading back to the track in a couple weeks with at least a 90-percent charge with the expectations of running 11.1 in the quarter mile.
The Lamborghini Aventador SV doesn’t disappoint though, with its best run coming in at 11.04 @ 129.75 mph. Too bad all of that is slow compared to the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon…
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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