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Tesla Model S Plaid vs. Tuned Chevrolet Corvette C8: Electrifying Drag Race Showdown

Tesla Model S Plaid vs. Tuned Chevrolet Corvette C8: Electrifying Drag Race Showdown
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In this electrifying showdown from carwow, we witness an epic clash between two automotive titans: the Tesla Model S Plaid and a Chevrolet Corvette C8 with a monstrous 1200 horsepower. Brace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen, as we embark on a quarter-mile drag race that will leave you breathless.

First up, we have the Tesla Model S Plaid, a vehicle that needs no introduction. With its three motors and a staggering power output of 1200 horsepower, this electric beast is a force to be reckoned with. Modified with racing seats and carbon fiber aerodynamic enhancements, it's clear that this Plaid means business. Oh, and did I mention the parachute attached to the rear? Just in case things get a little too wild. With its new grippy Toyo proxies, this Tesla is ready to launch like a rocket.

But don't count out the Chevrolet Corvette C8 just yet. This American muscle car has been tuned to perfection, boasting a 6.2L V8 twin-turbo engine that churns out the same jaw-dropping 1200 horsepower. Rear-wheel drive and equipped with drag racing radials, this Corvette is ready to tear up the tarmac. And let's not forget the brake modification, because stopping power is just as crucial as acceleration.

The race begins, the engines roar, and the adrenaline surges through our veins. The Tesla Model S Plaid launches off the line with ferocity, leaving the Corvette in its electric dust. It's a commanding victory for the Plaid, proving once again that electric power can reign supreme. But the battle isn't over yet. They go head-to-head in a rolling race, and once again, the Plaid emerges victorious. And when it comes to the brake test, the Plaid's superior performance shines through, leaving the Corvette in its tire tracks.

In the end, it's clear that the Tesla Model S Plaid is the undisputed champion of this drag race. Its electric might and lightning-fast acceleration have left the competition in awe. But let's not forget the Corvette C8, a formidable opponent that put up a valiant fight. This clash of automotive titans will go down in the annals of carwow history, leaving us hungry for more exhilarating battles on the road.

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Viewer Reactions for 1200hp Corvette C8 v Model S Plaid: DRAG RACE

Stock C8 Corvette could have done better on the surface

Chemistry between Mat and Sam is like sibling rivalry

Corvette was misfiring throughout the race

Excitement for drag races in 2024

Tesla Plaid made interesting noise

Petition for countdown lights to prevent jump starts

Mat is a better racing driver than Sam

Confusion about an 11-second 1200 HP Corvette

Appreciation for the sound of the Corvette and the Tesla

Impressed by Matt's calmness at high speeds

Desire for a show with Matt, Sam, and Yanni

Curiosity about how the modified Tesla will perform against the regular Tesla Plaid

Doubt about the Corvette's claimed 1200 HP

Amazement at the speed of the Tesla Plaid

Anticipation for the last video of the year

Amazement that the Corvette held together despite misfiring

Suggestion to race the Plaid against a top fuel dragster

Surprise at the size of Sam's brakes and the lack of a parachute on Matt's Tesla

Appreciation for the work done by Mat and the crew in the US

Criticism of the Corvette's tuning and performance

Questioning why Mat is always in the fastest car for drag races

Observation about Mat's eye

Disappointment in the Corvette's performance and engine issues

Surprise that the Tesla was not gutted

Belief that a 4WD vs 2WD race on an unprepared surface is pointless

Feeling that the 175k spent on the Corvette was wasted

Doubt about the Corvette's claimed 1200 HP and criticism of the car

Suggestion to give the Corvette a head start to see if the Tesla can compensate

Criticism of Mat's behavior in recent videos and desire for more competitive races

Doubt about the Corvette's claimed 700 wheel horsepower

Embarrassment for the Corvette's performance compared to the Tesla

Dislike for the Tesla's steering wheel

Belief that the Corvette's engine is toast and the race was useless

Doubt about the Corvette's claimed 1200 wheel horsepower

Disappointment in the race

Doubt about the Corvette's claimed 1200 wheel horsepower and criticism of the car

Appreciation for the video

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