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In 2025, drag racing saw a major shift with high-performance electric vehicles dominating the scene, including notable races between Tesla, Lucid, BYD, and gas-powered cars like the 1969 Camaro, showcasing unprecedented acceleration and speed records that left enthusiasts in awe.
Porsche's Taycan Turbo GT recently set a record as the fastest production four-door to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife, making it the second-fastest production EV. The list of the 15 fastest electric vehicles to ever lap the Nurburgring includes the Volkswagen ID.R Concept, Nio EP9, Rimac Nevera, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and Toyota TMG EV P002, with lap times ranging from 6:05.3 to 9:52.0. The competition among performance EVs at the Nurburgring is expected to intensify as more of these vehicles enter the market.
Porsche has introduced the Taycan Turbo GT, a version of its electric sedan designed to outperform the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Sapphire in a straight line, with specs that show it was benchmarked against the Plaid. The Turbo GT boasts up to 1,092 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds, but faces stiff competition from the Plaid's lower weight and higher torque, as well as the Sapphire's quicker acceleration and higher top speed. Porsche's decades of racing experience are evident in the Turbo GT's impressive track performance, outpacing the Plaid and setting a quicker lap time at Laguna Seca. While the Plaid remains unbeatable in terms of bang for the buck, the Turbo GT excels in track performance and driving experience.
A tuned BMW M3 Competition with 1,039 hp challenged the Tesla Model S Plaid in drag races, winning the first race and crossing the half-mile finish line ahead of the Model S, but ultimately losing the second and third races. The BMW redeemed itself in a rolling race as the Tesla hit its speed limiter, but the EV won the brake test.
A Tesla Model S Plaid, with its backseat removed, achieved a 62-124 mph acceleration in just 3.99 seconds in a recent video. Equipped with the Track Package, the Model S Plaid also hit a top speed of 203 mph on the German Autobahn. With its three electric motors producing 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, the lightweight modification made the car even more powerful. Despite its incredible acceleration, the Model S Plaid remains a functional car for two passengers, offering a proper steering wheel for high-speed driving.
The Rimac Nevera, with its 1,914 hp, takes on the Buggati Chiron SuperSport and Tesla Model S Plaid in a thrilling drag race. The Nevera, known for breaking multiple performance records, goes head-to-head with the fastest ICE production car and the fastest electric production vehicle. Watch the video to see who comes out on top.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S, Ferrari SF90, and Tesla Model S Plaid faced off in an epic drag race. The Porsche has a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine generating 650 hp, while the Ferrari has a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors producing 1,000 hp. The Tesla has a three-motor electric powertrain with 1,020 hp. All three cars have no problem transferring their power to the wheels and finding traction. The performance of these three cars is truly amazing.
A drag race between a Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 Turbo S, and Tesla Model S Plaid resulted in the Tesla winning, with the Ferrari coming in second and the Porsche in third. The Ferrari has a 4-liter twin turbo V8 paired with three electric motors, while the Tesla has 1,020 hp and 1,047 lb-ft of electric power. The Porsche has 641 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The SF90 won the first race but lost the second and third, while the Tesla won all three races.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is one of only four production cars capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in under 2 seconds, and the only one with a combustion engine. The other three are the Pininfarina Battista, Rimac Nevera, and Tesla Model S Plaid, but they cost significantly more than the Demon. While the Demon's acceleration numbers were recorded on a sticky surface and with the engine running on E85 fuel, it still offers a great price-to-performance ratio.