The Tesla Mannequin S Plaid has slain quite a few supercars because it entered the market in 2021. And whereas the Mannequin S Plaid has been overwhelmed at its personal recreation by costlier all-electric automobiles just like the Rimac Nevera and the Lucid Air Sapphire, Tesla’s all-electric flagship sedan remains to be arguably a category of its personal, at the very least in its present worth vary.
This is why its latest spherical of races with the 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto was equal elements cool and insane. Uploaded by YouTube motoring channel carwow, the Mannequin S Plaid’s quite a few drag races, rolling races, and brake assessments in opposition to the $600,000 Revuelto had been completely entertaining.
On paper, the Lamborghini Revuelto appeared like a car that matches up properly in opposition to the Mannequin S Plaid. The Mannequin S Plaid boasts 1,020 horsepower and 1,420 Nm of torque, whereas the Revuelto, with its hybrid powertrain, boasts a mixed 1,051 Hp and 1,076 Nm of torque. Nevertheless, the Revuelto is lighter at simply 4,450 lbs as per Automotive & Driver‘s assessments, versus the Mannequin S Plaid’s 4,828 lbs.
As might be seen in carwow’s assessments, the Revuelto truly struggles to beat the five-seat household sedan. Quarter-mile drag races ended within the Mannequin S Plaid’s favor, and even some half-mile rolling races ended with the Tesla on prime. The Revuelto did win a 1/2 mile-race, however it took splendid, particular circumstances earlier than the hybrid supercar was capable of beat the Mannequin S Plaid.
The Lamborghini Revuelto undoubtedly looks like the best flagship automobile for the Italian supercar firm. Its putting, angular design, ferocious pace, and thrilling sound present a singular driving expertise. This expertise, nevertheless, comes at a worth, because the Lamborghini Revuelto begins at over $600,000. That’s a number of instances costlier than the Tesla Mannequin S Plaid, which begins at $87,990.
Watch carwow’s Tesla Mannequin S Plaid vs Lamborghini Revuelto video under.
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