Air Sapphire vs Model S Plaid
Lucid · Tesla
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Air Sapphire beats the Model S Plaid comfortably, finishing 0.38 seconds ahead. It's the 214 extra horsepower talking — the Air Sapphire simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Simulated race times
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Model S Plaid is $108,490 vs $250,000 for the Air Sapphire — a $141,510 gap. Power: Air Sapphire makes 214 hp more (1234 vs 1020). 0–100 km/h: Air Sapphire is 0.21s quicker (1.89s vs 2.1s). Top speed: Air Sapphire runs to 330 km/h, 8 km/h higher than Model S Plaid.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Air Sapphire or the Model S Plaid?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Air Sapphire is faster, beating the Model S Plaid by 0.38 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Air Sapphire vs the Model S Plaid?
The Air Sapphire hits 100 km/h in 1.89 seconds, while the Model S Plaid does it in 2.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Air Sapphire produces 1234 hp; the Model S Plaid produces 1020 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Air Sapphire tops out at 330 km/h, and the Model S Plaid reaches 322 km/h.
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