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Air Sapphire vs Model S Plaid

Lucid · Tesla

1/4 Mile winner
Air Sapphire
Beats the Model S Plaid by 0.38s
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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

Power
1234 hp
1020 hp
0–100 km/h
1.89s
2.1s
Top speed
330 km/h
322 km/h
Engine
Tri Motor
Tri Electric Motors
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
1746 Nm
1,400 Nm
Price
$250,000
$108,490

Simulated race times

Distance
Air Sapphire
Model S Plaid
100 m
3.786s
3.969s
1/8 mile
5.648s
5.912s
1/4 mile
8.610s
8.993s
1 km
15.893s
16.525s

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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