HOW TO BEAT A SAPPHIRE * 1,914 HP Rimac Nevera vs Tesla Plaid vs Lucid Sapphire 1/2 Mile Race

[@DragTimes]

Is this the new Holy Trinity? What's your pick?

[@sayeeds6917]

Nope

[@MrDede2011]

No neither can turn

[@NaveenSreejitNair]

Ya I have a Lamborghini revolto tuned up to 1678bhpp hit me up

[@badguyfromnowhere]

Holy Electricity

[@Smzxe]

Yes for EVs

[@llJeezusll]

With 1 phone call he had a Rimac delivered to him. This mans living in a real life GTA Online lobby

[@stefanhandel3304]

i think it was planned already just showed like this to make it look cool

[@Json918]

Tesla Plaid's dollar to performance ratio is an insane bargain. 🚀🚀🚀

[@notfunny3397]

Buying one new is absolutely a horrific idea because depreciation, it's gonna cost you more than just about any car except a Maserati But a used one for 40k, absolute steal, sucks for the guy who paid like 150k to buy it new back then, great for teenagers who financed something they absolutely cannot afford. At least a new one is only 90-110k (+20k for working brakes), but it's still gonna be worth less than half that in a year. Honestly just about all EVs are depreciation sinks, the only ones I would honestly consider is a 5 year old model S or new base Lucid Air Pure. 400hp at the rear wheels sounds great.

[@yobmo7179]

yeah for the second or third owner 😂 everyone who bought the plaids when they came out got FUCKED you can get one now for under 70

[@darkdragonentertainment8778]

Insane

[@darkdragonentertainment8778]

Bought used 16k miles with fsd for 60k

[@kennetha6594]

@@notfunny3397 Thank you, genius! Cars are a depreciating asset, no surprise.

[@EvanBoone-d6d]

That Rimac is crazy fast, to see a lucid get gapped like that

[@4literv6]

The top gear nevera vs adventador svj was an epic ev vs ice supercar ass whooping!

[@jansedlak8505]

​@@4literv6BUT.......on the track, it's the Rimac, that will have it's a** whooped.

[@KiingPoop]

It has almost 2000 horses what you expect

[@oskarskalski2982]

​@@4literv6 check out carwow nevera vs sf90.

[@jaylonsoares8655]

1900hp is 1900 hp lol

[@racer247]

Me: I need the hit and 3 or 4 cars. Rimac: let's do a 1/2 mile and you can have a 1/4 head start. 😂

[@ryankuypers1819]

I was just relieved to see that at least the Rimac 1/2-mile is slower than my car's 1/4-mile.

[@ludicrousmodel3173]

All three of these cars are ridiculously fast. That plaid did better than I expected.

[@4literv6]

Lowest price, lowest weight, lowest hp&tq and still kicks ass in a chassis developed back in 2009!

[@sidthiru1509]

@@4literv6 Rimac is lighter i think, but your point stands

[@SnakesOnAPlane-SOAP]

@@sidthiru1509 Plaid is lower weight (relook at the video and specs)

[@sidthiru1509]

@@SnakesOnAPlane-SOAP at this point I've seen several sources with contradicting information regarding the weight of the Nevera. I too thought the plaid was lighter originally, now idk what to believe

[@chrispyy606060606]

The Rimac in the roll race just F’d right off. What an acceleration difference.

[@Nich_Pavelow]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@ego4551]

I like how you can hear it struggling for traction at 40mph

[@pasmas3217]

@@ego4551 and its a four wheel traction struggle as well

[@jura8071]

You are first guy who said correct name for "RIMAC" 💪🇭🇷

[@veritas51683]

@DragTimes Sapphire owner here. In the manual is states that for acceleration events over 10 seconds, Sapphire mode will provide better times than Dragstrip mode. The battery is only conditioned for 1/4 mile runs in Dragstrip mode so power is reduced after 10 seconds. The exact language is as follows, located on page 16 in the Sapphire Track Manual: "The DRAGSTRIP profile optimizes the battery pack temperature and cools the drive units to ensure that the system is ready to output full power for short (up to ten seconds) bursts of acceleration. The DRAGSTRIP profile is the default when entering TRACK Mode. NOTE: For acceleration events longer than a quarter mile or ten seconds, selecting SAPPHIRE Mode will help you achieve the quickest time." It wouldn't matter against the Nevera, but I'd like to see what kind of time difference running it in Sapphire mode, as recommended, would yield.

[@DragTimes]

He switched to Sapphire mode for the 3 way races...

[@veritas51683]

@@DragTimes Thanks for the reply! Were there any appreciable differences in the data?

[@big-R]

Interestingly Plaid was pulling back on the Sapphire at the end of the last roll race.

[@GrantMcWilliams]

@@big-R That's software programming doing that. It's interesting that at that point it comes down to how the curves are written.

[@big-R]

@@GrantMcWilliamswhy n how and why didn't it do it in a race from the start? Weird! Maybe because it had more runs in it?

[@Theindian666]

Rimac is another world !

[@Heartfromsomewhere]

14.56 for the plaid is the best I’ve seen yet! Great job brooks 👏

[@rianrahmanto8069]

And it was catching the Sapphire on the top end too😅 The last rolling race prove it,, Sapphire won on 0-150/160 but PLAID little bit faster after that,, But the NEVERA on different level of this two😂

[@Heartfromsomewhere]

@@rianrahmanto8069 I’m very convinced the sapphire isn’t doing properly, track mode kind of slows it down, would love to see a rematch but the plaid win the last one for now

[@coolguy_2997]

Brooks put new forged wheels on it with a smaller diameter - so they are lighter and help to accelerate faster than on stock ones

[@Smzxe]

@@Heartfromsomewhere sapphire did Same on Edmunds Channel as well so it was performing fine and it was on 90+ SoC

[@Ryosuke-12]

Yea man,i don't know why rimac is asking 1.9 million more for 900hp more and 3 seats less than the plaid ,,,are motors also have v6 or v12 aren't they same or spins faster???

[@L1GHT119]

Crazy things for $60k you can grab a 2022 Tesla Plaid now and be more than Fast enough for the other 99.9% of cars

[@husky2423]

Even below $50k now for the 2021 models. Hell of a bargain

[@L1GHT119]

@ only reason I tend to lean towards 2022 is it has less build quality issues

[@husky2423]

@ what’s up with the 21s. To be honest my 21 Sr+ 3 just got a new battery lol

[@L1GHT119]

@ lots of rattles and poor fit quality . It’s why people dumped a lot of 2021’s besides it being unholy GODfast for the streets

[@Sickwitit18]

Yeah! You just don't get the experience and joy that everything a sportscar brings. But if you just want to launch fast straight and that's all then yeah! If you want to enjoy curvy roads and turns more you could get a Miata for even cheaper and enjoy that factor too. There are ways to enjoy everything for a cheap price! It's just that if you want everything in one car that's when it gets expensive

[@Ebooger]

Crazy that the Rimac is built only an hour from where Tesla was born!

[@grgr6720]

Nevera is a technological marvel.

[@ProWhiteAntiJew]

It's a real life rc car. There is a reason the radio control hobby world switched to electric from nitromethane. The reason was performance and tune ability. Not to mention quieter less smelly and less maintenance and easier to use. Can't beat the sound smell or feel of a true dinosaur breathing race machine though. Good thing we have Hennessy for that

[@Twin.motors]

@@grgr6720 20x the price competing with 5 seater luxury sedans. I would've expected it to be much better but at least it is faster than the other two.

[@lukevanlife]

They are till shit over sized RC cars no matter how fast

[@dannyboy-vtc5741]

​@@Twin.motorswhat's your point? You can have much mote expensive cars doing worse, and you can have some chinese cheap car doing tesla numbers, just the question of battery, mass, and motors. All are road legal cars, that's only what matters here, it's not a price competition, but drag race, tesla is overpriced for everyday car much more than rimac is for a supercar.

[@Twin.motors]

@dannyboy-vtc5741 lol Tesla is overpriced ? It's literally the best bang for your buck in the world for this much power. Name one other car that comes close to a Model S plaid's value

[@Raptile07]

NOW we have a proper comparison between the Lucid Air Sapphire and the Tesla Model S Plaid with Track Pack. The first drag race and the rolling race were perfect. Next, the comparison between the Rimac Nevera R and the Lotus Evija would be absolute madness. Also a drag race up to half mile and then a rolling race.

[@cuprashoe]

That would be cool, although a track test would probably be better but don't get me wrong I'd love to see it

[@Raptile07]

​​@@cuprashoe For a track test, I would come up with other cars than the Rimac and the Lotus 😅 For example, the McLaren W1 against the Ferrari F80, whereby a drag race and a rolling race between the two cars would also be very interesting. As soon as the successor to the 918 Spyder 2027/28 is released, the version with the Weissach package should definitely compete against the McLaren and the Ferrari. In terms of the Nevera R and the Evija, it should definitely be a drag race and rolling race.

[@jpl8878]

I'd love to see Nevera vs Evija...but does the Evija even exist? One launched into the hay bales at Goodwood this year, but apart from that there's been no news, no sightings, nothing from Lotus. That crash is the most exciting thing to ever happen with that car

[@cuprashoe]

@jpl8878 Well yeah I would too but that wasn't the question

[@TheMilenkata]

Imagine how Mate Rimac is watching this video with smile on his face 😊

[@MateRimacAuto]

Exactly :)

[@hungryalien]

him probably telling his guys "we need to do better"

[@joebeus6886]

​@@MateRimacAuto ✌️😎 🇭🇷🇭🇷

[@sidthiru1509]

@@hungryalien he actually does, the sedans for the significantly lower price, lower power and higher weight did better than the Rimac should've.

[@MACRONOne]

Rimac should and could be much faster right from the drop.

[@antesimic990]

New Rimac Nevera R!

[@neildisley7779]

2,110 bhp and has better cornering, no road car will live with the performance that thing puts out ⚡💥

[@zerooneonetwothree1872]

@@neildisley7779 Eeeeerm, when it comes to the Nurburgring, it will embarass itself again... All that talk about thorque vectoring cant beat physics, or a 500hp Porsche.

[@joebeus6886]

​@@zerooneonetwothree1872 Eeeeerm, when it comes to Goodwood "Shootout" Hill climb run, regular Nevera was Faster than Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport (on Slicks), WRC Ford Puma (factory driver / Slicks) and also Faster than Koenigsegg Jesko attack !!! 😎 Regarding the Ring, it was 30+ temp. and the tyres melted. Rimac is gonna be back at the Ring with Nevera R and there's another surprise coming from Rimac...😉

[@goran3262]

@@zerooneonetwothree1872 That's right, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS with 525 HP has a passing time of 06 minutes and 44 seconds on the Nürburgring circuit, while a Rimac Nevera with over 1900 HP and the weight of the Moon arrives in 07 : 05. By the way, a Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2) has a passing time time from 06:38.8. So we are waiting for the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS (992.2)....COMPARING ELECTRIC CARS (from this video) WITH MASTERPIECE MACHINES LIKE PORSCHE, FERRARI AND LAMBO is like comparing CASIO and ROLEX.

[@jonasgranlund4427]

@@goran3262 VW I.D. R have a 6.05 lap time, it is not road legal but it proof where the Electrical cars lap time will be within 5 years. I think that 2026 is the first year a road legal electrical car will come down under 6:30. The energy density is going up so much now so in 3 year a 100kWh pack will weight 150kg less than today.

[@DGH19]

insane lol, that Rimac is just nuts lol also 2.4Mill lol, that said the Plaid is by far the bargain here at just over 100K Cheers thx for this one!

[@warrenbuffett586]

plaid is also the poorest quality here. Seats that hurt, roll noise is loud, never been more in the garage then with the s plaid.

[@mohammedalhammadi3547]

Brooks ... you're a legend. I've been waiting for a Lucid Sapphire vs. Rimac Nevera for so long !

[@sidthiru1509]

my theory is correct i think, because of the carbon sleeved motors the plaid despite having less power has more top end than the Lucid. Plaid for that price is insane can't imagine what the roadster will do when it finally comes out by the end of time

[@andrewmorgan4510]

It doesn’t if you put it in the correct mode. They had it in launch which reduces power after 1/4 mile. If they had it in sapphire mode it wouldn’t have the top end power cut.

[@sidthiru1509]

@andrewmorgan4510 he said he was in Sapphire mode

[@vanjaliscuk7518]

BIG LIKE👍 RIMAC Greetings to the world from the Croatian factory of advanced minds!🇭🇷🇭🇷

[@cybresaint]

Everybody’s been waiting for this match up and Brooks made it happen. I crown you KING!

[@tomiloger2910]

If you think this Rimac looks great, you should see Rimac R

[@kraenk12]

Rimac R looks better. This base one looks too generic

[@joey7253]

GAY

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

​​@@joey7253 Your 4cylinder GAY

[@M-TRON]

Full charge, peak performance ready, all out - that's what DragTimes is about! 👌🏁

[@djaouedmansour835]

15:36 making a burnout at 50 mph !! that is so insane rimac wow 🤯

[@kenmyers2249]

My honda burnout in third gear 😂

[@pijijecasco7695]

Loved the racing sounds in electrics 😂. As a car enthusiast, I can't afford for an E-car in my country, but I had the opportunity to drive the D1 model from BYD and I can say that felt in love with the experience driving one of this as you have instant power when hitting that pedal. Can't imagine that insanity from those 3 models. Loved the video! What a race.❤

[@asimo3089]

Wow the Sapphire did not perform as well as I expected! I thought it'd gap the Plaid with how they marketed it. That Rimac launch at 9:35 with that back window view is INSANE. Looks like a jet launching off an aircraft carrier. Biggest surprise to me? Plaid has the strongest launch of these 3!

[@TIGFAD]

Yeah, launching is what Tesla does well. My Polestar 2 easily keeps up with Model 3 Performance from a roll, but I cannot match their launch.

[@sidthiru1509]

@@TIGFAD you talking the old or new model 3 performance?

[@robin_granger8838]

What i don't understand is that the more power the cars have , the poorer they get off the line :i have a tesla s plaid and a tesla s p100d, both in 19 inches , and i can feel that the first 20 m from the launch , the acceleration is better on the s p100d. And the 19 inch s p 90 d from my father seems even one tick better on these first 20 m than the s p 100 d .The tesla official graphic from the presentation of the s plaid vs the precedent cars (s p 100d) shows that better initial acceleration too (and mesured launches head to head on KZbin too). After these 20 m, of course , it's another story 😊.

[@paulantony4598]

This is the new faster Tesla Plaid Track Pack.

[@ChosenMJ]

​@robin_granger8838 Even with EV's and high horsepower, traction and putting all that power to the ground is still a challenge. Tire technology is still trying to address the weight of EV's ON TOP of being able to efficiently put all that power to the ground from electric motors.

[@tracewaybos]

The real star of the show was that sweet Lotus Emira in the background. Also, props to Tesla for offering such a crazy performing 100k car!

[@WorldwideDarts]

WOW!!! I did not expect the Lucid to go past the Tesla! What a great race! Thanks Brooks!

[@augustortiz]

Nevera is another dimension to any other factory car right now. It’s not even close.

[@enibub]

Thanks for doing the 40 mph roll start...here in Germany we do no drag races, but driving through a 100 km/h (=60 mph) limited Autobahn section and when the limit ends THEN pushing down the throttle is what it´s about here. 🙂

[@KP-xi4bj]

Holy shit! Plaid keeping up with Sapphire for 1/3 the price. No wonder Lucids aren't selling.

[@Lando_Sage]

The Air outsells the Model S what do you mean? Lol.

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@Lando_Sage Model S 2024 sales (Jan-Sep): 12,401 Air 2024 sales (Jan-Sep): 2,299 Source: goodcarbadcar Model S is outselling the Air by at least 5 times. The Air outsells Model S? Not even close. Remember, Model S is basically a 12 year old car with minor changes over the years.

[@Lando_Sage]

​@@KP-xi4bjnah you're right, I was looking at Air yearly delivery vs Model S quarterly my bad XD

[@Leerzej90]

@@Lando_Sage outsell lmaoo

[@sidthiru1509]

@@Lando_Sage thats actually crazy though, the fact that the model s' quaterly figures are comparable to the yearly figures of the Lucid

[@DanielSadjadian]

Wow Rimac Nevera is nuts, crazy fast.

[@p3dtesla118]

Man the Plaid is the BEST by all means !!! The Queen of the streets !! You never will see Sapphire on any streets anyway :))!!! 1/4 mile 9.23 and 9.30 almost the same not huge difference at all.. Go Plaid simply superb !!

[@HifeMan]

If you drive a plaid most won’t know the difference and think it’s another model 3. The Sapphire is more unique and way more of a flex, which is kind of the point of buying a car like that. You can drive a Ford that just as fast as a Porsche but people will notice the Porsche over an everyday ford.

[@p3dtesla118]

@HifeMan. You are very wrong !! Lucid looks like Hyundai very ugly design; the plaid is superb sleek design very cool lookin car, timeless design like future proof !!

[@tomrynkewicz7674]

I want to see the Rimac R vs the original Rimac. Otherwise the Tesla Plaid is damn impressive for being a $150,000 cheaper! No doubt about it!

[@t_q1799]

Oh no, a car defeated a Tesla in a race. Solution? *Talk about the price!* Wow...

[@tomrynkewicz7674]

@t_q1799 so you're saying you would be absolutely ok if you had paid $250,000 for a Lucid and can only beat a Tesla (that is $150,000 cheaper) by a car length over a 1/2 mile? Yeah ok. So price is a valid topic for hardly any difference.

[@sidthiru1509]

@@tomrynkewicz7674 the plaid i think has better top end actually, but yeah in a 1/4mile drag and most situations the Lucid will win

[@t_q1799]

@@tomrynkewicz7674 Neither vehicle is in the criteria of a middle class consumer. Everyone understands that Teslas are some of the most unreliable vehicles around. Take the Cybertruck for example, 4 years of R&D before release gone down the drain.

[@anonymous7egend]

@@tomrynkewicz7674so why don’t people buy Tesla’s instead of Ferrari’s and Lambo’s genius?

[@twothbeave]

Plaid fan. Still super impressive! Truly awesome it was coming back on the Lucid above 150! Sapphire is unreal…but it should be at 2.5X the price. But the best 250K you can spend on performance. Plaid plus needs to happen.

[@ludicrousmodel3173]

Yes, and the next-gen roadster.

[@Raptile07]

Musk has already said there won't be a Plaid+ as the Roadster hits the market.

[@notfunny3397]

The plaid costs 109k as tested, plus 20k for the track package Plus I believe this youtuber specifically bought a new even lighter magnesium or something wheel set, I don't think he told us the price but Porsche sells them for 20k, so probably at least 10-15 k from aftermarket vendors. So all in all, 109+20+10?= 139k Do some math, 250÷139= 1.79 So it's 79% more money for a few 0.2 or whatever second 0-60 This Tesla "package" would also give you 2 extra sets of wheels and 1 extra set of tyres. Wish they just let you add the track package from factory, would be cheaper that way. The sapphire is fully loaded at 249,900, so there's that at least, Porsches can double in price with options. I'm not sure what this youtuber didn't get in his Tesla, fully loaded is 110k, so he must have gotten a slightly cheaper color or something.

[@twothbeave]

@@notfunny3397the Plaid is 90K even, track pack is 20K. 110K. Lighter wheels won’t make a bit of difference past 30 mph. And let’s not forget the non track pack will do the same performance up to 160 and as quick as the lighter wheel version with the stock 19s….for 90K

[@notfunny3397]

@twothbeave lighter wheels are useful for waayy more than just low end acceleration, it's both rotational mass and unsprung weight Just saying. It's not about the purchase price, it's about the price of ownership A Porsche 911 GT3 RS is way cheaper to own than Maserati gran turismo for example because the Maserati depreciates way faster. After you buy a 200k 911, you will still have a 160k in 3 years, if you buy a Maserati for 200k, you will have a 100k Maserati in 3 years. The Maserati costs twice as much. Someone who bought a plaid for 150k 2021, now has to sell it for 40-60k, a loss of 90-110k It cost them 3x what a Porsche 911 would have. No amount of fuel savings is gonna offset that. If you're gonna own the car forever, it's not a problem, except with an EV, the battery dies at some point. A 3 year old plaid for 40k is a good deal however. Honestly if the plaid was also a good luxury car like a lucid air, then it would be decent. A new lucid air pure or touring for around 70-78k is a better fit for most people honestly. It only has 3 second or whatever 0-60, but you're in luxury car so who cares. In a plaid, you have to deal with the rickety steering wheel lol

[@eternalme6077]

OMG!!! I didn't think there was an electric car that could beat the Lucid Air on the planet. Not only did the Remac beat it, it made the Lucid look like it was standing still.......CRAZY MAN! Great video Guys, absolutely Amazing.....🎸♥️

[@Cloxxki]

Weird to see Rimac struggling off the line. Tyres a bit beat up from burnouts?

[@Need4FPS]

Bud, no matter about the technology... It's still almost 2ooo HP lol... Of course it's gonna struggle, even those Michelins can be probably thrown out after that 1 burnout 😅

[@Sal3600]

@@Need4FPSthese motors when programmed correctly can prevent spin out.

[@princeking1562]

​@@Need4FPSyou must be new to the scene to spout such crap this is by far the worst Rimac ive ever seen it doesnt even sub 2sec 0-60 when they are known for commonly sping 1.85 on any ordinary road surface.

[@ineedamaxwyn]

@@Sal3600 The traction control management system is to blame here. I've never seen them have trouble on launch EVER.

[@ChosenMJ]

That airstrip was closer to street conditions than a prepped dragstrip. With 1,914hp, there is not a tire in existence that could contain that kind of power in those conditions without slipping. Tire technology is still playing catchup with the instant torque electric motors can produce. That is why programming is needed to limit power at lower speeds.

[@life36899]

Awesome race! This was one of the most anticipated races in quite some time. I am still surprised when the only sound at launch is the sound of tires struggling to get traction. Thank you for the great content!

[@instantDeen]

Thanks! You are the first showing aside rimac and lucid! From all the web u show it first. Big credit for you!

[@rrd1975]

That Tesla Plaid is an outstanding supercar bargain. You can do 9 second quarter mile runs and 180+ mph half miles in the morning, then pickup groceries and the kids afterwards. For around $130,000 with the Track Pack, I would buy this car.

[@nabushdinosaure]

Less than 130K. 108K

[@revaddict]

Even better get a used one for 70-80k with track pack..

[@ChosenMJ]

I get it but think about it. Why pay for a track pack to do DD duties? The Plaid itself is overkill as a DD but for other reasons than you can why pony up 20 extra grand for top speed you'll never see and high end brakes that'll never be needed. I'm seriously looking just to get the long range because even though I've driven the Plaid multiple times on the street, Plaid mode is too reactionary and quick for the street. Sport mode is much better but it's still quick too.

[@DmitryT-f7s]

@@ChosenMJAgree, ngl I think that it’s quite easy to crash it on the streets due to the insane acceleration. The brakes are great, of course, but the human reaction is not ready for such high speeds anywhere else except the dragstip, unless you are driving at 4 in the morning with nowhere traffic. So I agree with you, LR will be better even for people that want the crazy acceleration. It will still be incredibly fast. And c’mon, if you want to get some fun, just rent a Ferrari/Dodge/ or a Track-pack Plaid for a day, and it will be enough. The daily advantages of a bigger battery outweigh all speed differences. Unless money is not a deciding factor. And if it isn’t, get the Rimac lol

[@estelja]

Would love to see the Nevera on R888's or Cup 2R tires instead.

[@cuprashoe]

I mean yeah the Rimac was always going to win for me the Tesla was the biggest surprise, at the top end it was all over the Lucid

[@SamHalesJr]

I've been waiting for this one, though I was very underwhelmed with the 0 to 60 put on by that Nevera. You can throw as much horsepower as you want in a car but the winner comes down to traction technology.

[@mcwendel8066]

That roll race is insane!!

[@facts-GPT]

You've outdone yourself this time brooks! I have to say I'm proud to live in Naples. Thanks to Naples Motorsports for repping!!!

[@fastautosnet]

I'm guessing Porsche wasn't interested because their Taycan Turbo GT is limited to 180 MPH and would have been smoked down the 1/2 mile.....

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

This is the drop I was waiting for! The Plaid is still very amazing bang for the buck. The Sapphire is awesome and worth the extra price based on the quality of the interior. The Nevera remains the king of EV's but the Sapphire amazed me how well it did from the dig. I wonder if the new Porsche Taycan might challenge it though?

[@vrayn3870]

Its insane how the Nevera literally walks every stock road legal car out there, insane work Mate!

[@sidthiru1509]

for 2.5 million i'd sure hope it does

[@MrAdopado]

It's a shame it would be embarrassed from the traffic lights... in real life you don't meet another car on a mile long runway!

[@TROllingNINJA2031]

This man making these insane races happen! Plaid still has legs!

[@ChosenMJ]

Looks like the Plaid will outrun the Sapphire to 200mph from a 40 roll. It was clearly pulling it up to the 1/2 mile and probably will gap it well up to its 204mph top speed. One thing I like about this setup is the conditions. They are closer to what you would encounter on the street which is where these cars will be 90% of the time with the exception of the Rimac. Up to 100mph, these cars are neck and neck.

[@Smzxe]

@@ChosenMJ Plaid jumped a bit or Lucid started late Plaid got ahead lucid sapphire was pulling on Tesla Then after 170+ mph Tesla started to pull away Even 0.2 sec of jump can make you win if these cars performance is equally matched

[@c.j.1089]

In any realistic situation the Lucid will annihilate the Plaid. You have to stack certain conditions and place the cars in a location no owner will ever find themselves for the Plaid to have any chance. For all intents and purposes, the Lucid is the faster car by any real-world scenario.

[@GrantMcWilliams]

It hasn't in any other comparison. This test wasn't very accurate or scientific. The Plaid is a fast car but not the same level. It's a bargain though pricewise.

[@kcw9313]

@@c.j.1089 wrong. in any real world solution whoever gets even the slighest jump will lead

[@sidthiru1509]

@@Smzxe 200 hp difference. the plaid definitely has more top end because it has carbon sleeved motors that will deliver peak torque all the time which means it doesn't need a 2 speed gearbox, the rimac and lucid have motors that are limited by gearing. Cheapest car here actually has the most advanced e motors. This is why though the lucid wins most of the races i've seen it in, the trap speeds are actually very close and in edmunds' u drag the plaid though it lost was gaining at the top end at the end.

[@SuperBoss351]

🎉Goddddammm Brooks.. I could feel that in my chest watching it.. 13sec 203 mph..Remember when 13 sec qtr mile was quick? Great job as always.. I'd love to fly down hit the track with you guys.. ✌Dan

[@jonsdvs8583]

Honestly didn’t expect the plaid to be faster than the sapphire in the rolling race, but I saw in Edmund’s U drag race the plaid catching up the sapphire at the last leg of the race

[@sidthiru1509]

carbon sleeved motors

[@ChosenMJ]

And the only reason that first race wasn't closer is because on the turnaround the Plaid being a safety focused car, had it's stability control kick in and slow the car down. Once they put the car in track mode for the second race it responded better BUT track mode has a weaker launch profile than dragstrip mode so it gets off the line slower.

[@hermessrt2414]

A plaid will never beat the Air lol 😂 driver error here. Pls don't compare the Air to plaid ever. It will always gap plaid u seen several other races. This is just one bad driver

[@sidthiru1509]

@hermessrt2414 I've seen other videos where at the very top end the plaid does pull harder

[@AJzilllaPro]

@@hermessrt2414you mad bruh

[@DavidGarcia29497]

8:02 Brian's reaction is gold 😂

[@tavaresgarrison2709]

And the Plaid is under $100K, crazy

[@godsaveamerica2611]

80k last I saw

[@AnotherDay-ce6th]

Family don't go straight line only fag

[@travellover3373]

The track pack gets it past 100k.

[@tavaresgarrison2709]

$89+ is the starting before options (wheels, colors, self driving etc), track pack is $20k (gonna pass on that). All that said it can still do 9.2s - 9.3s out the box.

[@PhilHarlow]

@@tavaresgarrison2709 get the track pack if (as the name implies) you’re going to track it. Very worth it

[@Recruit___]

Respect for this. Didn't even know before about Nevera

[@InvestBetter.]

At less than $90k, the Tesla is an amazing value buy. It is the best new vehicle you can buy, under $100k (This one has a $20k optional Track Pack)

[@abc123fhdi]

You can buy it used for $40k

[@Ryosuke-12]

Really,i searched really hard but only 67k at most ,upgraded to track pack and i fear no one on streets now.Did i get scammedor did i just bought itin hurry?😢🫠.​@@abc123fhdi

[@Cyborg_Auto]

They depreciate fast, buy used.

[@villbuzeep2043]

@@Cyborg_Auto there's a good reason they depreciate fast. Also, the performance deteriorates which is why this channel lost over 5mph trap speed in his other Plaid.

[@NgocUSCuocSongMy]

​@@abc123fhdi40 k where?

[@lucasanderson437]

Cool video,the way that Rimac fires off into the sunset.

[@spcneary]

Lucid is the car for me, most people don’t even know what it is, but it destroys hypercars.

[@minicello231]

I like the exterior design but the UI design and the rear trunk design is not it for me

[@wannadrive]

My friend has a lucid and its the fastest car I've ever ridden in also while getting a message at the same time.

[@miscellaneousdanger]

Ugly rear canopy. Whole profile looks like a 1990s radar detector.

[@gone2plaid772]

Great video Brooks , thanks , would LOVE to take a ride in a Rimac , makes our Plaids … or anything else for that matter …. “Seem slow” 😂🚀

[@vahidvahidnia1643]

This content always cheers me up, keep slaying it!

[@snoopyfix2]

What a fun time. I could tell you guys were just enjoying life.

[@ryugakishatu3170]

Now we want to see koenigsegg jesko absolut vs rimac nevera

[@coolguy_2997]

Do you understand that the jesko is rwd? Even the awd Nevera struggled on this surface, so the jesko would do 3.5 sec 0-60 mph at best. Maybe high speed rolling races would help though

[@ryugakishatu3170]

@@coolguy_2997 yes jesko would probably loose in drag race but in roll race would have been differend

[@Smzxe]

@@ryugakishatu3170 Jesko got beaten by a 1000 HP Porsche at 1 Mile A Chiron without launch control easily beat that Porsche Even Jesko Absolut got no chance against Rimac Nevera even at 1 mile or 1.5 Miles Chiron SuperSport vs Rimac Nevera Vs Lucid Sapphire maybe will be best race Chiron SS should be in top speed mode with top speed key installed Jesko can't perform because it's RWD Even topgear got 10.0 sec @170 mph Quarter Mile so it got absolutely no chance against any of them Jesko Absolut best times 1/4 Mile 9.5 to 9.7 seconds @174 mph 1/2 Mile 14.0 sec to 14.2 seconds @220 mph 1 Mile 21.6 seconds @256 mph Rimac Nevera record 1/4 Mile 8.2 sec @178 mph 1/2 Mile 12.8 sec @214 mph 1 Mile 20.5 sec @246 mph Only a Chiron SuperSport 300+ top speed record holder car can beat Rimac Nevera at 1 Mile No chance for anything else Even in rolling race Rimac Nevera is much faster 100-200 kph 2.6 sec 200-250 kph 1.8 seconds that's what all it matters a Rimac Nevera will disappear until the Bugatti Jesko Absolut get into thier perfect power band

[@ryugakishatu3170]

@Smzxe and he was sleep driving

[@Smzxe]

@@ryugakishatu3170 he wasn't I saw head to head race Jesko wheels started spinning first then Porsche just flew off the line RWD isn't meant for drag racing on a dusty Runway And what happened without even using launch control a Chiron easily beat that Porsche on that runway Chiron SuperSport 0-100 2.3 0-200 5.5 0-300 11.4 0-320 13.2 Easily a 8.8 sec @164 mph quarter mile 13.5 sec @206 mph 1/2 Mile 1 Mile 20.7 seconds @246 mph Even if a Chiron SS does 0-100 2.4 0-200 5.8 0-300 12.1 seconds 1/4 Mile will be 9.0 seconds flat And 1/2 Mile 13.77 seconds @205 mph

[@black_wolf1664]

Thats crazy with electric car ! No sound no nothing , just pure strengh ! Brutal but with no provocation or anything like it .

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

I dont think it was mentioned but the Model S is on custom wheels for sure and maybe tires. Brook put on the aftermarket wheels to lower weight, etc. He mentioned it in another video! So for those wondering ablut it being slightly quicker than other stock plaids thats probably why.

[@Alchemymetalist]

Can’t wait for Lucid to make their own two door. It’ll be the fastest production two door of its time. Mark my words.

[@theknight7619]

Dodge Demon 170 laughing at all these (only with prep surface with all perfect conditions and settings). For those who don't know, Demon 170 launches with a G-Force of 2Gs 0-60 mph in 1.66 seconds and a quarter-mile time less than 9 seconds. 8.91 seconds to be precise. It also has only 1025 HP with no electric stuffs. Just a 6.2L Supercharged Hemi-V8 (that supercharger is a 3.0L Whipple supercharger). And it comes with slick tyres and a parachute at it's back. (AS STOCK, FROM FACTORY)

[@DragTimes]

only with prep surface with all perfect conditions and settings = never, got it... :)

[@theknight7619]

@DragTimes it has got it pal, you should've watched it being an automotive journalist

[@thegentleman90]

​@theknight7619 Just so you know. The Demon 170 had it's butt handed to it by the Sapphire. Over 13 drag race on a certified NHRA facility with prepped surface and it lost every single race. I'm with you with a combustion vehicle, but we have to face it Brother, EVs are just way to fast.

[@DragTimes]

@@theknight7619 so it happened one time by Dodge? got it...

[@arshamskrenes]

This makes me love the Tesla Plaid even more! Best value. Best safety. Best utility. Barely slower on acceleration. FSD. And best looking (or at least tied with Nevara).

[@warrenbuffett586]

Poor quality. The seats hurt and roll noise is twice as high. Steering wheel is breaking down after 12 months of use. Comes with water damage.

[@Wolfdings]

The new Eisenmann exhaust does a great job! Love the roar...

[@andreatrevisani4168]

We want to see Rimac Nevera VS McMurtry Speirling 🔥

[@WillowGTI]

McMurtry is not a production car. What's the point?

[@PassportGaming]

Carwow already did it

[@lordmaster5522]

I’ll say let’s bring in the king of drag, the Demon 170 to demolish all these three holy trinity.

[@markgeezey1809]

@@WillowGTIthey are making the Spéirling version with a 191mph top speed a production car.

[@joebeus6886]

Nevera was faster !! 😎

[@52t99]

Be careful, you do that too often with the Rimac, you’ll get transported back to your teenage year!!😂😂

[@HandSolitude]

2:55 Smoke coming from the Lucid brakes!

[@ox1072]

🤦

[@jyotirmaypratap7041]

Man! thats a 10 times more expensive car to shave of a tenth of a second! its like racing a miata to a huracan! totally insane!

[@mickeymcintire7621]

Plaid is a no brainer for every rich guys garage.

[@StrongerThanEver84]

For the price per performance the Tesla is EASILY the best car here and it's not even up for debate.

[@sorinelpustiu5674]

Basically a Tesla advertisement right here,crazy value for money

[@FXM3]

🎯

[@downsouthlouisiana]

I mean is it, the Lucid is more efficient from what I hear.

[@sidthiru1509]

@@downsouthlouisiana it definitely is free marketing for Tesla

[@PhilHarlow]

@@downsouthlouisianaI don’t think you really buy the fastest car for efficiency tho

[@blockthis08]

@@downsouthlouisiana100k more for efficiency

[@ianmitchell9102]

Great video, thank you Can’t wait for you to compare these cars to the Taycan GT

[@topgunm]

The Plaid is a BEAST. I have one. Amazing daily driver. The power still surprises me, even after owning it for 2 years.

[@IceTTom]

Amazing daily driver .. 🥴 You poor thing 😔

[@AJzilllaPro]

@@IceTTomAnd what car do you own?

[@PhilHarlow]

@@IceTTom it might be near the best. I’m a car guy and I sold my f90 M5C and bought a plaid + track pack after renting one for a week. Liked it wayy more than I thought I would. The instantaneous power makes driving in traffic very fun and the silence means you can hoon it all day without advertising your location to 🚔. Would highly recommend!

[@dingdong6005]

You just bought model y p .. do you think I will be happy ?

[@topgunm]

​@@dingdong6005 Hope so! Lots of value for the money. Tesla tech is awesome. That being said you can't compare a S/X to a 3/Y. The S/X has a much better ride (air suspension), way quieter inside, more luxurious (better materials), more stable at speed, everything is just a lot better.. but it should be considering it costs 2x as much!

[@AcuraChannel]

More HP will always win on top end speed. I was surprised to see the lucid was still faster off the line. 204 mph in under 12 secs..that super fast.

[@vincentrobinette1507]

The final race... As expected, the Lucid barely edged out the Tesla, but not by much. If you weren't racing, I doubt you could tell the difference in acceleration between the Lucid and Tesla. The Rimac?.. it's in a league of its own!!

[@markomisic11]

I am from Croatia, 4mil people country. Proud of Rimac 🇭🇷

[@AllanSustainabilityFan]

Nice close matchup, the Sapphire has more horsepower, but the Plaid is lighter. Sapphire barely edges out the Plaid on a 1/2 mile drag on average, now I'd love to see if the Sapphire can keep up on the track with that weight difference.

[@TIGFAD]

The Sapphire has far superior handling. I know the Edmunds U-drag is basically only 1 turn, but you can see the huge lead it gives the Sapphire.

[@AllanSustainabilityFan]

@@TIGFAD Aside from it being a low quality source, the Edmunds clip didn't use the Plaid Track pack, just regular stock brakes and street tires meant for daily driving. This is about the config that was used here. Also Edmunds's test didn't really stress handling much by going in a circle, I wanna see this on the Nurburgring or such.

[@TIGFAD]

@@AllanSustainabilityFan they clearly state right at the beginning that it has the track pack. At 0:39

[@AllanSustainabilityFan]

@@TIGFAD The Edmunds editor essentially admitted he was fudging data on various reviews for their sponsors. TeslaDaily did a good job grilling him on that, it's a fun watch. I would recommend someone like Misha, for example, who re-tested with Track Pack, and was blown away by the difference in handling: "I Owe Tesla an Apology. Model S Plaid Track Pack DELIVERS."

[@sidthiru1509]

@@TIGFAD i don't trust edmunds much

[@cokyrobes]

That Tesla value is nuts! Also at the top end it starts to creep ahead of the Saphirre which is insane

[@jayjones3458]

If only the Plaid & Lucid had the looks of the Nevera!

[@rayshepherd2479]

However they are much more practical and much cheaper especially the Tesla.

[@Dharqness]

dude always gives backyhanded statements, i bet he is a joy to be around.

[@glenng.6041]

watching the rimac run away from those two other beasts reminded me of the cannonball run opening scene.

[@feverdream2661]

If im spending a quarter million on a car, it cant look like a toyota Camry

[@letsfixit251]

Was thinking the same thing man. especially the inside looks are just not there

[@feverdream2661]

@ 100%. If I had a quarter million burning a hole in my pocket I would go for a lamborghini, ferrari, or something along those lines.

[@KuddleKittens]

I agree it doesn't look spectacular, but Toyota Camry is a horrible comparison lol

[@feverdream2661]

@@KuddleKittens lol ok I may have exaggerated a bit but you understand my point

[@AntoniIvanov369]

Oo I like both of them.

[@stlaroche8456]

Legendary! Well done

[@edwinc80]

I wanna see that race with the tesla Roadster in the future...

[@kraenk12]

Lmao imagine believing this thing will ever be built.

[@Smzxe]

Need the Chiron SuperSport Vs Lucid Sapphire 1/2 Mile race maybe with Hamilton collection or triple F collection....

[@tornatic1983]

Thanks for sharing! Great vid. I love my Plaid but definitely wouldn't mind upgrading to a Sapphire or Nevera

[@mattipeltola4394]

I did not need tho know this, but it was interesting nevertheless 😄 These cars are so fast!! Thanks for making it happen and sharing ⚡👍

[@DanRC69]

The McMurtry Speirling would absolutely DESTROY all of these. THAT would be awesome to see.

[@2S1L3NT]

Thats so wild to fathom

[@joebeus6886]

You're McMuffy LOST against Rimac Nevera on Carwow! 😁

[@GOVAUS1]

Good stuff. That lucid is listed at 250K. Rimac is bonkers pricewise. The Plaid is the one for me.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

For those wondering even hybrid/ICE supercars won't catch these boys in 1/2 mile. Also the Nivera pulling away from a Plaid and Sapphire like that on a 40mph roll is INSANE. Damn

[@4literv6]

Insane why? It has 4 motors not 3, the largest battery pack, larger even stickier tires, better aero, and almost as much combined hp as the plaid & sapphire do combined! Oh and it costs 5x what the others do combined or 10x what either costs alone!

[@moltres5740]

​@4literv6 it's insane not because of cost/technology. It's insane because if you have ever been in a plaid/sapphire and done a 40mph pull they are already crazy. It's hard to imagine that anything else driven by wheels can pull THAT much harder

[@Emanzenaman]

venom f5 is over a second slower than the nevera and doesnt even beat the plaid or sapphire insane.

[@villbuzeep2043]

stock sure, but look up the TX2K races for examples of late-model aftermarket ICE cars which can beat all of these in the 1/2 mile, and destroy the Plaid / Sapphire

[@Smzxe]

Chiron SuperSport will leave them in dust except that Rimac Nevera but it's a much closer race 2-3 car lengths difference at 1/4 and 1/2 Mile Rimac running 8.6 8.7 Chiron SS running 8.8-8.9,9.0 or 9.1 seconds quarter mile it can absolutely do that depending on the decent launches Chiron SuperSport will easily win at 1 Mile Only if they put the car in top speed mode with top speed key Unlike Hamilton collection who didn't use speed key in Chiron SS and Put it in handling mode with wing up highest drag downforce setting..... The driver was driving it slower than a BMW M2 going limp mode whole runway Chiron SuperSport was going slower than a 2018 Chiron....... Which did 261 mph on this same Runway Kennedy space center 2.3 miles of Runway When Chiron SS is perfoming well it depends on driver it beats Rimac Nevera in 1 mile race

[@bDz416]

Now this right here is the ACTUAL Holy Grail of the🔝. 3️⃣ Highest Performing Production EVs that i've always wanted to witness face off each other. Now all that needs to be done next is double that drag race length to a full mile and race size to a complete 7️⃣ by adding in the Nio EP9, McMurtry Spéirling, Lotus Evija & Aspark Owl to the mix! 😃

[@skittlesgarage]

The NEW Holy Trinity sure isn't the new offerings from McLaren and Ferrari. As a McLaren owner, boy is the W1 underwhelming. If I did go pure EV, I would go Lucid, regardless of the results of this drag race. It truly appears to be a well-engineered luxury car.

[@VuBeClan]

You're spot on, after the P1 the McLaren has unfortunately fallen off hard.... (comparing to pure EV's)

[@LutaloMadzimoyo]

Hands down. The Plaid is the most insane car here. 9 - 9.3 quarters and and 14.5 second quarters for 100k? Unprecedented in production vehicles. Now that’s what I call insane?

[@Shashuman_Viraja94]

Tesla S Plaid is a family car..... a f***ng crazy family car

[@sharpballer7751]

So is the Saphire

[@dustinwoolsey3292]

Can't wait to see what the new Rimac Nevera R is gonna do. Thing is gonna be insane