Monday, September 9, 2013

Tesla Model S squares off against Aston Martin Rapide S

Tesla Model S squares off against Aston Martin Rapide S

Can the Tesla Model S electric motor's 443 pound-feet of torque from zero rpm and equivalent of 416 horsepower trump the Aston Martin Rapide S V12's 457 lb-ft from 5500 rpm and 550 hp. Autocar attempts to answer that question by drag racing them - which only leads us to ask more questions. Which is the fastest around a race track. Is the Tesla's relatively low top speed of 130 miles per hour (the Rapide S can reach 190 mph) forgivable in light of its astounding torque.

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