U-DRAGS RACE: Lucid Air Sapphire vs. Tesla Model S Plaid | Quarter Mile, Handling & More

[@edmundscars]

You asked for it, we did it! This U-Drags matchup of EV bruisers was quite the thriller. What other face-offs would you like to see? Let us know in the comments! Also, check out our NEW U-Drags Merch Here! - spreadshop-admin.spreadshirt.com/EdmundsCars/

[@joseolarte7424]

CT5 blackwing vs E63 AMG launched on RWD mode

[@tamaskriston]

like in the intro: taycan vs these

[@carculturenation2166]

sound effects off plzz just to hear what they actually domt sound like lol

[@_Chev_Chelios]

It would be useful to have something like Siri in the Tesla, while driving, in which you could say: Hey Nikola. -Mmm hmm? Switch back to track mode Asap!

[@RandyOrtonsfather]

I want to know the SF90 U-drag time. PLEASE

[@lerr001jr7]

To put things into perspective, the plaid is already ridiculously fast and for another sedan to not only beat it but destroy it - is unimaginable

[@Iffy50]

Rimac Nevera destroys them both. (but it costs $2.2 million) McMurtry Speirling.... also completely insane.

[@halow4]

Then think what the Rimac could do to the Lucid...

[@supraman321na4]

But not 150000 worth of additional performance, Sapphire would be incredible value if it was 100000 cheaper.

[@thepetrolman4879]

​@@supraman321na4Luxury has its price.

[@quentinfreeman7516]

​@@supraman321na4 The Sapphire costs what it does for more than just it's performance.

[@ashman991]

C'mon give us the race we all want Toyota Sienna vs Honda Odyssey

[@crowntug]

This!

[@SSS-mp8th]

Prefer watching that over fast golf carts.

[@nalgas5569]

Yes we need this race!

[@steve_the_designer]

Come to Brooklyn. You’ll see it every block.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

That would be the most boring race. Odyssey does 0-60 in 6.6 seconds while the Sienna does it in 7.5-8 lol. A better race would be the KIA carnival vs Pacifica....

[@docdre1985]

The U-Drag race I’ve been waiting on! Sapphire is a beast!

[@justme307]

Sapphire beats the McLaren 765 LT by 1.7 seconds and 4.5 MPH. That's insane!

[@omnimoeish]

Yeah and seats 5 people with 2 trunks. 😂

[@enfantterrible4868]

well, it has 500 horsepower more..

[@NCSTANGGUY]

@@enfantterrible4868 ...and is $100,000 cheaper than the McLaren

[@marcss416]

​@@enfantterrible4868Don't forget for that 500 HP more in the Sapphire there is 2200lbs more to carry.

[@ttecnotut]

U-drag is favorable for straight-line performance notwithstanding the little u-turn

[@bikebudha01]

I can't believe no one ever thought of "u" drags before this channel... way more well-rounded way to compare cars than just mashing+going straight...

[@BTHHansen]

The Lucid may be more expensive than the Tesla, but it's much less expensive than the 2nd place McLaren 765LT.

[@Cwm02]

Until you factor in resale value 😅

[@dashawnrobinson6436]

The Tesla is the cheapest in the top 5?

[@Ignacio.Romero]

Isn't the Lucid 250k? That's closer to the 765 than the Plaid

[@Illopp00ify]

@@Cwm02 Mclarens are among the kings of depreciation

[@Mark-rt6fy]

@@Illopp00ifynot including any lt models. all 765lt are listing for above msrp now.

[@commbubba1990]

you could see their faces being pulled back in the lucid. crazy stuff.

[@jaymac4448]

Why am I smiling so hard at the Saturn hat.

[@akilh340]

Me too

[@mogulme6190]

My little brother has an ion redline that I’m helping him build. Such an underrated little car.

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

​@@mogulme6190 isn't that a Toyota something?

[@brianricketts4320]

Yeah. Where do you get such a new looking Saturn hat?

[@digalog634]

It's clear to see who the better driver is

[@quentinfreeman7516]

It's also clear it wouldn't change the result

[@GDM22]

@@quentinfreeman7516 Well that is clear because it didn't.

[@thepetrolman4879]

So hard to push a pedal lmfao

[@suserman7775]

He's a better driver but my gawd he's boring on video. Every other word is "umm" . Ummm, you need some, ummm, caffeine.

[@kcw9313]

FINALLY! THANK YOU! Taycan Turbo GT v Plaid TP v Sapphire next.

[@alistairweaver1336]

watch this space...

[@princeking1562]

you dont want to see the Nevera or better yet the Nevera R?

[@Zedorek]

taycan is slower than both, so why the try?, Nevera R would be good.

[@tgallati]

@@Zedorek The new Taycan Turbo GT (Not "S") is faster than the Tesla Plaid. Costs about the same as the Lucid Sapphire though.

[@JAM_2024]

​@@princeking1562it's well over a million dollars

[@sergiogarcia9822]

I just experienced a Taycan turbo GT and that is the craziest I have ever ride in, try to get one to put it against the lucid.

[@edmundscars]

Watch this space....

[@Traumatree]

It will get demolished by the Lucid. The only car that can beat it is the Rimac...

[@G82Watts]

"Pascal bernatchez" a small youtube... just posted a vid on his channel of a taycan turbo gt without the weisach package running a 9.15 on the drag strip... no tesla has ever done that... taycan is faster. With the weisach pack its going to be in the 8s. It may beat the lucid saphhire air and is already ahead of them all when it comes to suspension, handling, and braking. It will crush the lucid.

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

Taycan turbo gt will beat the tesla with ease and probably edge out the lucid .. with the weisach package it will destroy the lucid.

[@veritas51683]

@@edmundscars Sapphire owner here. If you run it again, try it in Sapphire mode instead of track/dragstrip mode. This is from the Sapphire Track Guide that came with the car in the section regarding track/dragstrip mode (page 14): NOTE: For acceleration events longer than a quarter mile or ten seconds, selecting SAPPHIRE Mode will help you achieve the quickest time. Dragstrip mode optimizes battery for short bursts of acceleration. I'm thinking that would explain the sub 150 quarter mile speed and "only" 163 mph on return run. Just food for thought. Great video and hope to see more of the Sapphire!

[@gsczr1]

The Lucid Sapphire is amazing but it's also 2/12 the price of the Plaid. Right now you can by used Plaids (depending on year and miles) for under sixty grand and the battery is still under the 8 year / 150K warranty. Cheers!!!

[@kidamere2408]

Yeah sapphire has great performance but 250k prices itself out

[@jasonholtkamp8462]

Excuses

[@H.S.H.M.]

Yep, all of the original Plaid owners who paid $135k+ are all pissed & upside down on their loans lool

[@kidamere2408]

@@H.S.H.M. yes anyone that a bought a car during the covid era is way upside down sadly

[@mofayer]

​​@@jasonholtkamp8462 excuses for who? A low mile Plaid for 60k is a bargain of the century. I'm looking for one right now! Lol

[@LearningFast]

Both of these cars weigh at least 1,800 lbs more than the Mclarens in 3rd and 4th place. Let that sink in for a minute. Imagine what a lighter weight EV could do in this test.

[@LeeXRV]

Or alternatively consider what monsters the McLaren's are being ~300bhp down on these cars and beating one of the two. It's wild how McLaren achieves so much from a tradition ICE car with no hybrid/electric motors.

[@LearningFast]

@@LeeXRV I would take the 1,800 lbs less over a few hundred HP any day of the week. 1,800 lbs is a massive amount of weight.

[@WindyCity1992]

​@LeeXRV Mid engined and lying about hp will do that 😂😂 jokes aside , the 720s makes 750 crank and 690 whp on SAE dyno , it weighs only 3100 ibs

[@anthonymitnaul3595]

Would be nice to see a "light weight" performance ev. But light weight batteries are probably light years away....yall see what I did there?😂 seriously...at least 10-20 years away...

[@arthurchoi8080]

4 door family sedan vs 2 door sports car. Imagine what 2 door lightweight ev sports car do.

[@m-ok-6379]

Scary thing is both companies can make these cars even faster.

[@PlayafromtheHimalayas]

I think they're at a point now where they can't really go any faster without racing tires. Traction control can help mitigate tire spin, but at some point, the brute force of those electric motors will overcome the friction a standard tire can provide.

[@BVZTIII]

Scariest thing: Taycan Turbo GT has similar acceleration... while still only using two motors.

[@sprockkets]

Not tesla lol.

[@VaskaDenisov-m5x]

​@@BVZTIIIWhat's even scarier is that these 2 Taycan engines weigh more than the three Sapphire engines. And what's even scarier is that the appearance of 4-engine top versions is inevitable, and in this case the Taycan will weigh as much as a Hummer.

[@senadhasanbasic260]

​@@VaskaDenisov-m5xAnd will still smoke anything Tesla desperately puts out.

[@laloajuria4678]

A+ Lucid.

[@mickster026]

​​@ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーヅso its faster and overall better? Thanks for admitting

[@senadhasanbasic260]

​@ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーヅPlaid slow, sapphire fast

[@mofayer]

​@@mickster026 C8 Vette is faster and better than a Miata. It's also 2.5X more expensive. I admit the Vette is better.

[@mickster026]

@@mofayer but , "20 vs 80k😂😂😂😂"

[@mofayer]

@@mickster026 Miata starts at 30k goes to 38k.

[@duhduhlovo1670]

My friend has a 600hp Volvo 850 and we race a R35 and we were getting ahead then out of nowhere a plaid wizzed by with warp speed it looked like a space 😂 we both we like DDDDAAAYYYYAAAAMMM

[@overlord6815]

Warp speed sounds accurate lol

[@Miata822]

As it crossed the finish line going 163mph the Sapphire was covering 239 feet per second. At top speed either car is travelling at just over 300 feet per second. It is amazing that we can buy comfy "off the shelf" family sedans with that level of power and performance.

[@mikepetrozelli7206]

In what world is a $250k vehicle an off the shelf family sedan?!

[@deanmcmanis9398]

You guys ROCK! I have been asking forever for you to run the Tesla Model S Plaid on your U-Drags circuit, and you came through! Plus you got the track package, so no excuses. Honestly, this dual was the Sapphire's race to lose. But it came through, justifying its $250K price to luxury sedan buyers who want to eat up exotic cars for breakfast. I wasn't expecting the $89K Plaid to beat the mega-powered Sapphire, but I wanted the Plaid's comparative acceleration, braking, and handling numbers to show how a $110K Tesla compares to everything else on your U-Drags racing list. This race shows that two American super-EVs can dominate the performance segment that was long owned by European exotic, supercars, and yet still be practical and even economical despite offering monstrous performance. It's a remarkable Win-win showdown!

[@FarhoodEnsan]

Well said!

[@G82Watts]

Ur acting like a U Drag is a racing circuit? Sheezus christ. These EV people are literally insane .

[@deanmcmanis9398]

@@G82Watts Nope. But a racing circuit has much less connection to street driving, and owning a real car. Pure race cars cannot even be legally driven on the streets, and they have a great many compromises to get superior racetrack performance. But the U-Drags test does include acceleration, braking, handling, and transition dynamics that someone would actually use in real life (or closer to it at legal speeds). And this test shows how well EVs can perform (and not just in a straight line), while still being practical, comfortable, and even economical.

[@FarhoodEnsan]

@@G82Watts what is insane is there is a single car that smokes Lambos in drag races from a stop or a roll, is more efficient than a prius, has more interior room and cargo space than a camry, has smart driving features unlike any gas car, better traction control in slippery situations than any gas car, records your every moment while driving better than any dashcam system on the market, provides crash safety avoidance features superior to all else and has crash safety ratings higher than almost any other car in its class, can do more entertainment than your ipad when not driving, and you can literally camp in it overnight in cold winters or hot summers without running fumes the whole time. And it costs a lot less than any sub 10 seconds quarter mile car. But it doesn’t do one thing better than the best gas car competition which is long track sessions, and everyone is so quick to point that out to hide their tears lol It’s worth mentioning the loser of this race with the exact specs here still runs a 7:25 in Nürburgring which beats many more expensive gas cars made for the track

[@G82Watts]

@@FarhoodEnsan model s plaid track pack was fitted with good year eagle f1 supercar 3rs.. while every other production sedan and coupe used hybrid /track tires semi slicks. The plaid used pure racing slicks. That lap time isn't nearly as impressive as u think considering it has over 1000hp... and a bmw m4 comp xdrive did a 7:28 without using pure racing slicks. Those alone would shave off atleast 10 seconds on a track as big as nurburing. Maybe stop being a sheep and learn about cars and racing.

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

Worth mentioning that while the Sapphire is double the cost it also has some crazy endurance for an EV. They built them to do track days. Even with the Track package the Plaid will only last a few laps before either the brakes give out or the power becomes degraded. The Sapphire is nuts.

[@kcw9313]

Track pack brakes won’t give out any sooner than the sapphire’s.

[@Miata822]

Before getting tense about the Sapphire's price it's worth noticing that the Lucid is about the same price as the Porsche 911 Turbo S and about $100k less than Either McLaren at the top of that list. Like the old hotrodders used to say: "Speed is money, how fast can you afford to go?"

[@mikepetrozelli7206]

​@@Miata822...and yet almost identical power as the Model S Plaid for $150k more, and a steel roof to boot.

[@crowntug]

@@kcw9313The Sapphire has larger diameter carbon ceramics and a bit of air ducting

[@kcw9313]

@@crowntug Fronts rotors are larger, but the Tesla's rear rotors are much larger.

[@georgedilieto1460]

Thank you for listening to the plaid test!! So glad to see where it is, considering the price tag it’s highly desirable compared to the 1/4 mil dollar lucid

[@Cyborg_Auto]

No thanks, I'll take the Lucid.

[@TheMadmax0609]

​@@Cyborg_AutoI wouldn't touch the lucid. Once the saudi's stop supporting that company I think it's going bankrupt. No one's going to spend $250,000 on a family sedan.

[@Supraboyes]

​@@TheMadmax0609but it's better built than the Tesla 😂

[@Dou6.2]

@@TheMadmax0609you might want to know that Saudi is invested heavily in Tesla and all American businesses lol silly American

[@TheMadmax0609]

@@Dou6.2 Lucid went from $60 a share and it currently sits at $2.70. how much money do you think the Saudis are going to pour into a failing car company? Lucid has nothing to offer, their software sucks and they're charging too much for the hardware.

[@briantaylor9285]

That thing is FAST AF 😮

[@da5863]

As expected of 2 1000+ HP EVs. The McLaren 765LT is a monster though. Having a trap speed .8 mph off the Plaid and 4.5 mph off the 1234 HP Lucid is insane. Please try to put a Revuelto, or 296 up against the 765.

[@ThiagoMarquardt]

Wait for McLaren full EV ... Will be insane

[@maximborodyuk3773]

@@ThiagoMarquardt as if we don't have enough NPC EV garbage already. Leave sportcars to be sportcars

[@Cyborg_Auto]

​@@ThiagoMarquardtno one wants that..

[@mile_high_topher]

@@Cyborg_Auto Spoken by someone who has never driven an electric. I've convinced superbike owners that electrics are the way to go.

[@peterhammer6915]

McLarens problem is that it needs 4-wheel drive.

[@CarsLife]

I've been waiting for the Plaid on U-drags. Love U-drags. A fair race, thank you. The numbers were pretty close actually. Elon, it's time for Plaid+!

[@mofayer]

Fair? Sapphire is 2.5x more expensive. It's like saying Miata vs C8 Vette race Fair.

[@garosama4517]

​@@mofayerCope.

[@origaminefretami3480]

That Sapphire is seriously quick.

[@P51]

ZERO surprise here 🤷🏽

[@19hundoc47]

Then why did you watch

[@P51]

@@19hundoc47 Because I DIG this show, and minutes watched contribute greatly to the channel.

[@chiemekaa]

The way the Sapphire punches out of the turn....again at 5300 Ibs! Never mind beating the top spot 765LT by 1.7 seconds. And Alistair braked too early in race 2.

[@KyleHubb]

Closer to 5,400lbs.

[@MDonovan]

Although heavy these cars have CoG between the axles , weight is corner balanced and TCS is maximum compared to ICE spots cars. Impressive the 750s RWD is so close in this test

[@RebelRelatives]

The Sapphire is my personal best looking and the best performance electric VEHICLE which i would buy if i had the money

[@DG8RS]

I can't stand the wheels, but otherwise, they knocked it out of the park. I'm not mad though. Happy with my track pack 23' Plaid. Plenty fast for me.

[@t_q1799]

Fun fact: The bear icon in the Lucid's interior and infotainment system derives from the flag of California, which is where the spirit of the company comes from.

[@MDonovan]

Where is Model S made ?

[@americanAlienBoy]

Every time I see someone talk about how well the Lucid handles, I remember the benchmarks they used for tuning the handling were the BMW E39 M5 and the Alpha platform Camaro SS.

[@Ashy89]

Best sounding drag race ever😅

[@starshipdriver8536]

I prefer this at night when sleeping

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

I didn't notice any sound except that of my heart pounding while watching this race.

[@davidpedwardsiii5581]

Sapphire officially dubbed “Plaid Killer”

[@WaterWaver-fy8de]

Yeah agreed but a quarter million bucks is a bit

[@mofayer]

It better be... For the price. In other news, the c8 Vette was officially dubbed the "Miata killer"

[@Josh.1234]

Funny how all the other testing of the track pack and sapphire show the Tesla has 0-60 times and 1/8 mile times which are faster but here somehow it's drastically slower...

[@donstaramos]

@@Josh.1234 I didnt watch this video with sound, did they do the plaid with drag strip mode? Or did they use track mode? Track mode makes the car slower

[@adamzaneagle]

Lucid Sapphire is the king of the streets and the track

[@19hundoc47]

No your mom is the king of the streets

[@DMCarReviews]

For a short time... till it runs out of charge. Can't imagine trying to take that thing into corners. You'll be switching your tires every 7-10k.

[@G82Watts]

"Pascal bernatchez" a small youtube... just posted a vid on his channel of a taycan turbo gt without the weisach package running a 9.15 on the drag strip... no tesla has ever done that... taycan is faster. With the weisach pack its going to be in the 8s. It may beat the lucid saphhire air and is already ahead of them all when it comes to suspension, handling, and braking. Taycan turbo gt is the 👑

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

I guess u haven't seen the taycan turbo gt.

[@WindyCity1992]

​@PEACEOUTXX1 Pirelli trofeo RS tires are obviously faster on track than pilot sport 4s. Porsche uses the stickiest tires possible, yet still dont hold the overall production car records

[@beastofackworth]

The Lucid is faster than a 765Lt, I would still have the 765Lt.

[@isserdigan2835]

Lol how much is a 765 LT? If you can own a 765 LT you will def buy a Lucid easily

[@JRGio]

The noise is crazy on that tarmac. Thanks for the race.

[@senadhasanbasic260]

True sounds like regular traffic

[@JRGio]

@@senadhasanbasic260 🤦

[@Whiterabbit0004]

Race starts at 4:00

[@getrightgianni]

We know numb nuts

[@cologist]

You are doing god’s work

[@Watch_ya_Tone]

😂😂😂 a man of the people

[@USUG0]

I am almost more impressed by the 1.32-1.34G cornering!

[@H.S.H.M.]

Nice, I've seen the Tesla Plaid get beaten more than a few times, but usually only by a car length or 2. But I've never seen a Plaid get absolutely embarrassed like this, hats off to Lucid.

[@ChosenMJ]

Only got a few more months before ordering my Ultra Red Plaid. I enjoyed the heck out of it when I had one for a week this year. 💯💯

[@garosama4517]

Hope you wont meet a Sapphire to make you feel slow.

[@mikelyon5595]

That white interior does nothing for me! The Saphire is incredible!

[@SamKyosho]

This was your best u-drags to date!. Love it!. More EV content!

[@thegreeneyej]

Thanks U-Drags, Good one.

[@JacobFramework]

I would have loved a much, MUCH longer video comparing the two of these. A full track day, repeated drags, endurance racing, and comfort/utility comparisons.

[@gbitsbitsg5447]

These are some of my favorites KZbin videos!!!

[@B4R0N.]

Epic race!

[@monstercameron]

I like how the wind speed tells the entire story and is a helluva soundtrack!

[@googleuser2170]

The Model S has become boring and pedestrian these days. Its a decade+ old design and it shows and the interior is lightyears behind the Lucid. The Lucid looks premium, the Tesla you have seen a million times and seems like an appliance.

[@tafl-9198]

Two very nice and very impressive cars. Would be nice to include more cars in this race like Porsche Taycan, Zeekr 001 FR, and so on.

[@mohamedhussein5327]

It’s crazy how the Porsche 911 is 5th on the leaderboard

[@Pasta-Tony]

Interesting race. I don't think that I've ever seen these 2 drivers so focused and dare I say, fearful, as they were with the acceleration. One of them is clearly the better driver as he did better with both vehicles when he was in them.

[@adjust.clinic]

There are only about three cars that can make the Plaid *look* slow. Congratulations Lucid. I hope your stock bounces back. Here’s also a gentle reminder that you can now buy a used Plaid for about $50,000. It won’t be long that high school kids in my neighborhood will be ripping around in them. At least they won’t be noisy until they crash. And if you’re considering that cheap Plaid, check your insurance rates first. Maybe get back on your parent’s plan.

[@SpankeyMcCheeks]

The Sapphire might just be the most impressive overall car on the road. It has hypercar performance, supercar handling, fantastic luxury and practicality, great styling and it's not even that expensive all thins considered. Too bad Lucid just might go bankrupt within the next few years...

[@urbanstrencan]

Next Rimac Nevera ❤❤❤

[@Druze_Tito]

Best comparison of performance on KZbin. Acceleration, braking, U turn - the whole package.

[@men3Z]

This is incredible. Also, love the Saturn hat 😂

[@wbwayne8887]

Saphire vs Nevera or SF90 next. What an extraordinary vehicle!!

[@yusufcanaktas6929]

sf90 cannot compete against those two

[@mhigham1]

Finally a car that can handle the Plaid, but it’s going to cost you twice the money.

[@mikepetrozelli7206]

2.5x

[@Semmster]

I would never have imagined 2 months ago, that I'd be happy to see this result.

[@AndyPietsch]

Ha ha “Leon”!!! Aka Elon!!!!

[@seriously6331]

Lucid Air Saphire Vs. Taycan Turbo GT is up next 🔥. I’m watching this space !

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

1:03 lucid jumps on the taycan 😢

[@senadhasanbasic260]

Cant let the german car win on this channel

[@thepetrolman4879]

​@@senadhasanbasic260Lol true

[@jon350]

Teslas have always been cars for non-car people. lol... The build quality is subpar, the performance is always outdone, and the driver experience is always lacking.

[@gordonmills2748]

I'm old enough to remember when you were the caulk of the walk (deliberate misspelling) if you had a street car that could do the 1/4 in under 12 at a drag strip. Runs in the 9s meant you were a professional. The fact that these are luxury sedans makes it all the more insane.

[@jacques8762]

The Lucid is actually lighter than the M5 BMW 😮

[@rcauthen324]

Yes, correct, the new 2025 G90 M5 is heavier than the Lucid and its own fully EV i5 which, is why I am keeping my '21'M5 Comp. BMW know they messed up with the PHEV setup which, is why they announced the replacement M3 will not be a PHEV. Mercedes made a different mistake when they replaced the AMG V8 for a 4 banger on the C63.

[@furinaメpininfarina]

5:06 Rockets off ❤

[@PrydeWater901]

Funny how you can hear the lines in the concrete when you don’t have ICE noises.

[@eternalme6077]

Guys this Racing format is my New Jam.......Great Job, and needed to see these two Titans Duke it OUT!!! Had a feeling the Lucid was gonna take it. 🎸♥️

[@STORM3SHADOW]

If the Sapphire costed $100k less, I would consider it. Its such a cheat code.

[@Lando_Sage]

Uhhhh, at $100k less it wouldn't have the package to make it a Sapphire lol.

[@STORM3SHADOW]

@@Lando_Sage it's overpriced.

[@Lando_Sage]

@@STORM3SHADOW no it's not. It keeps up with a Lamborghini Huracán Técnica around a technical track, while being cheaper and doubling as a lux 5 passenger sedan. The Plaid can't keep up with it around the track. Another example is the Porsche Turbo S, which also costs about $250k when optioned equivalently, yet holds less people 🤷. But if all you care about is 0-60 and clout, yes, you can get a better deal with the Plaid.

[@STORM3SHADOW]

@@Lando_Sage didn't mean to turn this into a debate. I was simply just saying if it were $100k less, I'd buy one. I don't buy cars for sheer performance numbers. But at that price, I'd rather get something with more flair and an internal combustion engine. I could care less if it was slower.

[@Lando_Sage]

@@STORM3SHADOW sorry, I just find it a weird reasoning lol. 'I'd buy a RR Spectre if it was $200k cheaper'... I guess haha.

[@Mikkel111]

Pretty obvious Jonathan is by far a better driver. When Alistair was in the Plaid, the Sapphire had a lead of an Airbus A380. When Jonathan was in the Plaid, that lead was narrowed way down to about a bus.

[@kinisiayoube4449]

I imagine the Rimac Nievera is in a drag race 😮

[@savedfaves]

Yeah, but it's not a family sedan.

[@4literv6]

Nevera vs mcmurty!

[@jpl8878]

@@4literv6 If delimited the McMurtry wins easily. It does 0-60 in 1.4 seconds and under 9 seconds in the quarter mile after spending over 2 seconds at a 150 mph limiter

[@peterhammer6915]

@@savedfaves so aren't the McLarens, which were on the list

[@nabushdinosaure]

​@@4literv6the McMurtry is incomparably faster than the Neverra around a track. It is unlimited LMP1 fast...

[@plantedit]

Great one. Appreciate you both. Now it's time for Lucid to produce an affordable sedan and suv long range battery decent 300-400 hp that the rest of us can buy used and on sale🎉

[@KevinValdes]

I have a Lucid Air Sapphire and I'm running Michelin Pilot 4S tires. I wonder why or when they changed the tires to Pirelli's. Thank you for being one of the only videos that shows the different drive modes, going over the battery needing to warm up, and how to use Launch Control. It bothers me that so many other videos skip over it. Although I do find you get more power in Sapphire Mode than in Track/Dragstrip mode. Maybe Placebo. Wish you would have tested in both modes.

[@Eurosport.Automotive]

Trofeo RS is orders of magnitude more grippy than the PS4S. Of course you will give up wet performance in exchange for more dry grip.

[@12nt43]

Hi Kevin, Nick Twork here from Lucid. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tire continues to be the preferred spec for most road going activities and is your best bet for most daily and spirited driving activities. Our development team have worked with Pirelli on this new Trofeo RS tire for maximum grip in the dry and on track as an accessory option.

[@KevinValdes]

@@12nt43 Nick! it was a pleasure meeting you and Peter at the Lucid event at the Four Seasons earlier this week! Didn't expect you to chime in here! I should have Lucid Miami order an extra set of wheels with those tires for me for when I decide to take it on the track.

[@mebeingU2]

Respect to the Lucid. For it to gap a Plaid like that, it’s freakin fast!!!

[@VG22.]

You know we are living in crazy times when a man says "tesla model s plaid did not have the punch off the line" .... during the second drag race. The car does0-60 in 1.9 seconds but it did not have that punch off the line... jesus christ

[@shoveI]

Living in crazy times when the company that fakes everything, lies forever, builds dumpsters has stock over $220/share and the competing company that *EVERY* review or contest lavishes with praise has stock at $2.80

[@UltimateTViptv]

it didnt have the punch in track mode..... is what he was saying... Track mode you lose the cheetah stance Launch.

[@VG22.]

@@shoveI The man is sending rockets up in space and bringing them back and having them land and then reuse them.... the man is going to rescue the two astronauts stuck in space station for months, even NASA cant help those astronauts. The man is putting microchips into human brain to help people regain control of parts of their bodies that have been affected by strokes etc. The man literally paving the way for mankind. But people like you are hating on this man because he has not been able to deliver a few tesla products "on time". Prior to tesla no manufacturer had the knowledge or money or the balls to create a mass production all electric, semi autonomous electric vehicle that would have fast charging capabilites and be quicker than hyper cars.... Elon did all of that. So what if hes a little late on some of the products.... He doesnt have years and years of experience... thats how all great companies start. They start with a whole bucnh of issues and over time they learn from their mistakes. Tesla is fairly new company doing super modern things. But little keyboard warriors like yourself are there to nit pick the tiniest of faults and create a false narrative lol. I encourage imbeciles and beta males like you to continue whining because that is the fuel for people like ELON musk. They thrive when people with fewer braincells like yourself whine about the dumbest things. Keep it up sir. We love to see jealousy

[@ChurchAutoTest]

@@shoveI who is selling cars and making money? The world is full of great products that didn't sell for various reasons.

[@thepetrolman4879]

Plaid doesnt do 1.9. Especially not on this road.

[@Emilthehun]

Amazing to have 2 full size family cars compete with supercars. What a great time to be alive.

[@maximel.9729]

Lucid is crazy but 3 times the price hell no lol. Plaid any day !

[@Johnny_Ocha]

Lucid is nuts. Now hopefully the stock takes off. Hehehe. 💪🙂👍

[@MurderSTi]

Time for a Rimac!!!

[@augustortiz]

That thing would murder anything they could bring out. It has no real competition.

[@MurderSTi]

​@augustortiz factory yes, AMS and UR could bring some spicy Huracans that would have a shot.

[@tornatic1983]

​@augustortiz Except for that Mcmurtry.

[@senadhasanbasic260]

​@@tornatic1983not a road car.

[@Bullsdabest777]

@@MurderSTiya all it would take are some big clown tires, major tuning which would put the mpg at like 2 making the car nearly undrivable on the street. Then a cool down after one run.

[@PeteEbenezerrNewman]

This is father and son race, not many can actually handle this amount of power. 😊😊😊

[@jghall00]

I've always said the Lucid is closer to a luxurious McLaren sedan than the Plaid and is priced as such. No use for this power on a public road, but options are always nice!

[@mikepetrozelli7206]

No it's not, it's interior is literally identical to the base Air...at $70k and also has a steel roof! How is cloth, vegan leather and Alcantara "luxury"?? Because the Plaid has that as well.

[@jghall00]

​​@@mikepetrozelli7206 The steel roof is for chassis stiffness. Tesla interior isn't comparable to Lucid. Have you even sat in one?

[@iSOBigD]

Wow, I don't know what's more impressive, the Lucid wrecking the fastest road going 2 seater, mid engine McLarens or a 5 seater Tesla matching them at a fraction of the price.

[@davidbowers5487]

Maybe one day the Lucid vs ZR1 🤔

[@LeeXRV]

Don't forget the 1258bhp McLaren W1.

[@singingLeaf123]

@@LeeXRV million dollar cars wont be allowed to be tested by these fools

[@John__-ie3od]

Its wild how fast the Sapphire is. I mean, it weights significantly more than the Plaid, yet it can outrun and out corner the Plaid.

[@MarkIrmina]

Fuuuuk! That Lucid is so fast.

[@willblack2306]

Two great fast cars but that S Plaid simply had no answer against the Sapphire in beast mode!👌😎

[@silverbullet126]

So ... Lucid vs ZR1 next? :)

[@diontesims5400]

Sounds like you’re upset the Teslas got waxed. Lmao

[@jennchavira]

Better than coffee!! I get that!! It just took my morning espresso!!! Nice !!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Veyronp87]

Saying a plaid didn’t have the kick off the line is crazyyy lol

[@johnjohn3241]

It didn’t launch as good as the first race for some reason.

[@UltimateTViptv]

he said it doesnt in Track mode. he didnt launch it in Drag mode.

[@UltimateTViptv]

@@johnjohn3241 Cause he switched to track mode to get better cornering.... so he lost the punch on the line.

[@samuelpacheco37]

When you get out of the lucid sapphire the plaid feels slow😂

[@sslazer]

Its definitely faster in drag strip mode, probably would have been very close on the second race if it was in drag mode.

[@Car_Tism]

Great job Edmunds! This one is one for the records! What a difference a few tenths makes at these seeds 😮‍💨 Now do Model 3 Performance versus Ionic 5N and PLEASE DON’T USE TRACK MODE FOR THE M3P!!!!! Sooo many outlets keep messing that up

[@jeraldb2868]

The Lucid blew by that Tesla so badly, the ridiculous panel gaps on the Tesla got even worse 😂 …thought this race would be much closer, but the Lucid still winning

[@mikepetrozelli7206]

You must not read the Lucid boards then, tons of quality issues.

[@jeraldb2868]

@@mikepetrozelli7206 I never said it didn’t.

[@senadhasanbasic260]

​@@mikepetrozelli7206still, for such a young company to destroy Tesla so hard its great.

[@thepetrolman4879]

Nah, was clear from Day 1 that the Sapphire destroys the Turtle Model S.

[@AJzilllaPro]

⁠@@jeraldb2868Panel gaps got worse and you thought the gap would be closer? Stop bullshitting and give your head a wobble 😂

[@eternalme6077]

That Lucid is a KILLER! 🎸♥️

[@jtc1964x]

Tesla got DESTROYED. On the 2nd run the driver in the Lucid hit the brakes way too early

[@im4udevco]

I’m sure Peter Rawlings is smiling gleefully 😂.

[@andynguyen144]

He sure is. He diluted his share holders again this morning. I believe the company loses 700 million dollars per quarter. Yet he made out like a bandit. 😂

[@alipalma6386]

Tesla fanboys have left the chat

[@mikepetrozelli7206]

Why would they? Tesla originally had a Plaid Plus announced with higher specs for $150k est. and canceled it, stating the Plaid was fast enough. You're acting like Tesla couldn't make something to beat it. Sapphire and Lucid are selling horribly, have only one vehicle, the Air since being founded in 2007. They're selling off stock because of slow sales.

[@alipalma6386]

@@mikepetrozelli7206 reality is tesla will need another company's rockets to make a faster "car"

[@sma9810]

@@mikepetrozelli7206Plaid got destroyed. Just accept it and move on 😂😃🤣

[@thepetrolman4879]

They are in the comments in full force. Their high estrogen levels set in.

[@dialy1]

At least I drive a Plaid. I know you do not drive a Sapphire.

[@MarcusTurner-b5p]

Nice video keep up the great work Edmund

[@WindyCity1992]

Just an observation, the track layout might need adjusting. The Top 6 cars (excluding) the 765LT are Awd. Wich shows acceleration is The main factor in these races. The u turn has very little impact

[@HasanBBoyBronx]

Finally been waiting for this

[@HasanBBoyBronx]

been wanting this dropping a sub thank you so much

[@HasanBBoyBronx]

how do you give a TIP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HasanBBoyBronx]

letsssss gooooooooooo Ws lol

[@gorgemetz8062]

I see these cars all over the town where I live and it's painfully obvious the Tesla is cheap-looking and on the inside it's really a piece of poo. Meanwhile, the Lucid is pure luxury on the outside as well as on the inside. I know this is an entirely different Tesla but the cyber truck is like a Corrola they are everywhere and no one can sell them and when they do sell them, owners are giving them away. I hope Lucid makes it something this nice needs to stay around and that's all their models.

[@npsquire19]

IS 500 and m340i next please! 🙏

[@ashishpatel350]

lucid>tesla