World's Quickest SUVs: Rivian R1S vs Aston DBX 707 vs Cayenne Turbo GT - Cammisa's Drag Race Replay

With the help of the Maserati MC20, this is another record-breaking drag-race! This time, the award goes to the quickest-accelerating gasoline-powered SUV ever made. Find out whether that's the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe or the Aston Martin DBX707 - and whether either can keep up with the electric, four-motor, 835-hp Rivian R1S Launch Edition.
The last time we included a Rivian, the R1T left the world's fastest pickup trucks in its dust. With the same powertrain and a couple fewer pounds, can the Rivian R1S SUV extend its reign?
The Cayenne GT shares its platform and engine with other Volkswagen-group SUVs (the Lamborghini Urus, Bentley Bentayga, and Audi RSQ8, to name a few) and its 631-hp output is just 10 shy of the top-dog Urus'. However, the Porsche proves even quicker than the Lamborghini.
Meanwhile, the 707 is the 707-hp (metric) version of Aston's beautiful SUV - with an AMG 4.0-liter V-8 and 9-speed transmission with a wet clutchpack. Can its clutch-dump launch beat the Porsche's torque-converter, brake-torque launch?
Or will the Porsche's 80-treadwear Pirelli Corsa tires claw that advantage back?
Either way, the winner gets to race the carbon-fiber Maserati MC20, the brand's first supercar since it divorced Ferrari. The Maserati Nettuno 3.0-liter V-6 makes outrageous amounts of power - 621 hp, just ten shy of the Porsche - and it weighs 1200 lb less. So it should be an easy win for the Maserati.
Oh, but that would be discounting that Porsche Magic.
It's all on display in this last episode for the 2022 season of Cammisa's Ultimate Drag Race Replay. Caution: Baby On Board!
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This is such a great show. The special effects combined with the knowledge & humor of Haggerty makes it perfect.

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they will get old quick..

[@FAT8893]

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[@BVZTIII]

It's so subtle, but I especially liked 9:18 (pun intended). There are quite some derps on KZbin that would've said _"the Aston was slower than the Porsche until 120 mph",_ just because it wasn't in front. Do these people ever realize once you're behind, you *have to be* faster to catch up? 😂 These videos are just something else. Totally agree, never had more fun watching cars not taking a single corner 😁

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[@tripleflip7]

I'll never get tired of the slow mo editing where he's walking along side the cars explaining the times as if he's The Flash.

[@michaelcarney6280]

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe is insane piece of Engineering and a testament to the GT department.

[@MoyzonRecords]

Yes, lovely car. When I will have money, I will buy this car, nothing other. Only Porche, built quality is TOP Level!

[@michaelcarney6280]

@@MoyzonRecords I have a 2014 Porsche Cayenne 4.2 V8 diesel i have it tuned to 440 bhp and I love it! If I had the money I would have the GT in a heartbeat.

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Nazi car

[@jee-emdoubleyou513]

Yes, and you know, just normal, usual, Porsche things.

[@omarg6022]

The GT department wasn't in charge of it neither did AP have any oversight in it. Just a naming convention. The car was built out of spite since the Cayenne platform and engine is all Porsche stuff, they weren't too happy that they were being undermined by Lamborghini and thought they should have the fastest SUV.

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Hello there!

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Except it's better

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The production quality is leagues above motortrend's

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It’s cooler. Jason is in a league of his own right now.

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BECAUSE JASON CAMMISA WAS AT MOTORTREND 10 YRS AGO RIGHT HAHA

[@nikitaivanov1536]

"I pull out fast" killed me)) stupidly legendary show!

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I missed that joke until your comment! Thanks 🤣🤣🤣

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best 'baby on board' style sign yet.

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I wish I could say the same 😅😪

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Brilliant production here. Great storylines and so much fun. One of my top 3 Series. Bravo Jason and team

[@Mario_RX7]

2.8 seconds 0-60 is absolutely mind blowing for a SUV! Porsche really knows how to build cars! 👏

[@dielaughing73]

Tyre upkeep would be cripplingly expensive though

[@jacobpeters2007]

Model x plaid does 2.3

[@FoxhoundSe7en]

@@jacobpeters2007 1000hp vs little over 600hp...

[@jacobpeters2007]

@@FoxhoundSe7en 120k vs 190k lmaooo

[@Julia25120]

German cars are just beasts.

[@steven44799]

Jason is such a treasure. Worth absolutely every cent you pay him.

[@Justinhomii]

Is he the one who acts like Ryan Reynolds?

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He’s actually volunteering

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They don't actually pay him, he just sort of turns up each morning.

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Sorry but you’re all wrong. It’s actually an animatronic representation of Adam Sandler.

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Love Jason and Randy’s candor with each other. It’s a great car show and always makes me laugh.

[@JonathanEzor]

Loving these as always. Thank you to Jason, Randy, and the team!

[@QuesoBandito]

The Cammisa episodes on this channel are some of the most entertaining automotive content I've seen in a long time. Every episode I end up wishing there was more. It rivals Top Gear in knowledge, execution, comedy, and being downright awesome. CAN'T WAIT to see more next year.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Happy new year 2023, Marcus Gomez.

[@enkryptron]

Stop comparing everything to Top Gear.

[@mr.fukk12]

Yea I used to hate this guy when he was on the other channel I forget what it was. I was in the comment section saying this guys ruining the show over and over he needs to go than one day he was gone. Does anyone remember what show that was on KZbin he used to be on?

[@Top_Gear_Clips_Central]

@@mr.fukk12 Motor Trend?

[@orange3567]

The editors, commentary and the entire crew are absolutely killing it🔥

[@OutsideDuhBox]

writing could be better and less corny.

[@jono1761]

I have to disagree. They are doing the exact same thing in every video. It was great the 1st time, but you can now play all their videos side by side, and they are identical other than the cars.

[@FAT8893]

@@OutsideDuhBox You can still be corny in writing.

[@OutsideDuhBox]

@@FAT8893 yeah...not a good thing.

[@rodneypratt4324]

They're killing it where's the Tesla? We're talking about baby haulers here what the fudge?

[@kofib3]

Honestly, have to watch this more than once as I'm in awe of the slow motion visuals while Jason's explaining the technical details... 👍🏾

[@davemckeraghan3585]

I love these reviews, so entertaining and I totally agree the special effects are fantastic please keep them coming.

[@beyondcleon]

I’ve skipped so many drag race shows but NEVER these. They are so well done from start to finish! And the editing is gorgeous!

[@RossMKF1]

This and Carwow have the best drag races this one for the cinematography carwow for the funny factor although this is funny too.

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@RossMKF1 Hagerty miles above Motortrend channel now.

[@RossMKF1]

@@damarfadlan9251 100%

[@unknownl7515]

2.8 Sec for a SUV is insane. I don’t think yall understand how Crazy this is

[@4literv6]

Model x plaid is even faster ran high 9s with 6 adults in it on the dragtimes channel and does 0-60mph in 2.3s or less. 👍🏻😎

[@joshuapounds7646]

@@4literv6 it has over 1000 horsepower so definitely it can do less than that

[@jtautomotive5925]

The finish line edit was absolutely insane. “Getting out” of the moving Rivian blew my mind 🤯😍

[@julianfontaine4062]

I love the way they edit their videos and the narratives. Always a joy watching them!

[@what_the_duckk]

“Motors in the wrong, dang place” 😂😂

[@916moss]

These Porsches are insane 😮

[@RANDsreviews]

Freaking great production! Good to see the dynamic duo back in action! Thank you!!!!

[@badtoro9923]

never seen a video so cool and well done.. i was watching multiple drag races of top channels and this has top them all ! the king when it comes to effects, tech and explanation of models.. amazing!!

[@macattack57]

Haha, I lost it at Randy's little Hell Yeah at the end. Thanks Jason and the team for making an amazing year of car content. It is truly some of the best content out there.

[@atopedigree1995]

The Turbo GT is too fast to be an SUV bro, God that thing is fast 💨

[@993mike]

Porsche for the win! You can keep that ridiculous 7K pound EV brick with the ugly front end.

[@Roomsaver]

@@993mike I can’t believe it’s even legal to sell something that heavy. Imagine trying to come to a sudden stop

[@dotcinematics]

@@RoomsaverAs long as they have REAALLLY good brakes then their fine. The Hummer EV weighs 5 tons which is stupid but 7k I think is ok if it has good brakes.

[@dotcinematics]

they’re*

[@62Sketch]

That's a $190,000 SUV. Surly over 200K once you grab a couple options.

[@panda007]

Love the show! Btw, need a “No Baby Onboard - I Pull Out Fast” plaque as well. 🤣

[@joshuas3897]

Great editing, presenting, comedy, and content all wrapped into one. Awesome job to everyone involved!

[@ev4n5eli0n01]

NO BABY ON BOARD I pull out fast 😂 Under-appreciated, lol. Can I just say that Cammisa’s segments are the best thing in all of TV. Seriously, what an awesome year for this channel.

[@Thatguybash]

Searching Amazon now lol

[@Mr77Trojan]

Dang, ever since I encountered the HAGERTY channel I’ve been hooked. From the outstanding automotive journalism to the brilliant used, the hosts and the best part of all, the heart racing vehicles featured. I’m absolutely stoked to see what 2023 brings, who knows, maybe I’ll get to meet some of the hosts.

[@alizierny]

I’d watch a whole 10 season tv show of these guys, just wow. Best of the best of KZbin!

[@JoshNunnyt]

The production quality is some of the best I've ever seen on KZbin, that mid drag-race freeze frame was beautiful.

[@CruiseControl1]

Walking out of the Rivian as it’s moving is movie magic! Jason and Randy never disappoint.

[@rovert94]

The thing about the Rivian is it is an honest, off-road brick. It's basically like putting a Land Cruiser in this race, but it actually does well.

[@rabd3721]

Also, with the Rivian's weight, you don't want it going faster than 110 anyways. If a vehicle with that much mass tboned another car at 140, it would obliterate them to atoms.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Exactly i was wanted to say that even though Rivian SUV lost here against the other super-expensive vehicles, i would still choose Rivian but in a pick-up form with 4 motors & top max-pack battery.. and by the way i'm European.. Happy New Year Everyone !

[@mattbrew11]

@@rabd3721 yeah cause a ferrari would just be like a stiff breeze. Foh

[@rabd3721]

@@mattbrew11 Um, a Ferrari is like 3200 lbs lol. Yeah it'll do damage but not like a Rivian would at that speed. Rivians are easily 7000lbs. More than twice the weight of a Ferrari. You foh

[@jabberwolf7348]

The Rivian is a brick that can go fast and is limited at 110 (they need to up it to 120) The Rivian can carry a HELL of alot more with more people in it, and go about the same speed The Rivian can go more off road more than a Land Cruiser Can the others do this? Thats the point of the Rivian. Its not the best at one thing, its very good at ALL things.

[@joshwalton1120]

More races with the MC20 please 😍

[@Streetlightz1]

Amazing content. I love the slow mo aspect. The transition was smooth and flawlessly executed

[@sushibali6522]

the editing is mindblowing I don't even know how you walk next to the slow motion cars it's perfect

[@emantabrizi8218]

Thank you for all of the entertainment this year, Jason!

[@mahelajayasinghe764]

What a great show. The unique visual effects are outstanding. Keep it up the good work. You are doing a great job. 🔥

[@grizzle273463]

WOW, what an adventure. I love this channel.....the ideas and video editing as well as the narration are phenomenal. I'm genuinely happy to support ya---you deserve it.

[@Bmstaudy]

The editing on these videos is impeccable

[@jon4lakers]

You guys are awesome!

[@xuantran-pn3ub]

Thank you so much for sharing! Luv your show! Wow! The Porsche is so fast! Awesome!

[@devangkulshreshtha6105]

I just love this series so freaking much......this one now sits on the top of my fav car shows

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

Best drag racing videos anywhere!!!

[@shinichisan6789]

Maybe but there Carwow too

[@mauricep6924]

Randy Randy Randy, he is becoming the highlight and comic relief in these short masterpieces. Never stop creating content fellas!

[@losballos2628]

These videos are so well executed. Keep em coming!

[@MRVSKIN]

Just came across this channel and soooooooooo glad I did. It’s sooooooooo good

[@MauriceBln1]

Porsche builds such great cars. I love it.

[@ashkra]

A great way to end a year of superb content! Thanks for the entertainment.

[@DimensionRIFT]

The effect/shot when he steps out of the rivian and the cars continue moving is insane!!!! Great video to all involved! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@daweithisisdavidinmandarin6121]

I am so happy the algorithm showed me this channel, I really cannot get enough. The quality is the best in the buisness, this is hands down the best car channel , period!

[@a2d]

Jason and Randy are a combo I will never get tired of.

[@emrahgun]

Did maintenance on a turbo gt last week and after the test drive i was shocked about how that thing moves 👏🏽

[@emrahgun]

@@Legotechs who said it was a customers car? And I didn’t say i was driving 280 km/h i just said it was moving

[@edw1302]

La elaboración de los video son de una calidad insuperable en el ámbito profesional. Los felicito son los mejores en comparación de autos y camionetas.

[@ericsplicer]

Nicely made video, really enjoy to watch it. Good job.

[@TheTurboadict]

This is a stupid awesome show. Love it always

[@lotusupra]

Hell yea

[@drevro]

The attention to detail in the editing is insane like the shadowing on the slow mo porshe

[@omarsaletovicprins9632]

its made to look like that, the cars are just in drive and coasting with cammisa walking along, the footage before when it looks like theyre going fast before they get to cammisa is sped up, making it seem even more like slow motion. super neat trick!

[@omarsaletovicprins9632]

its made to look like that, the cars are just in drive and coasting with cammisa walking along, the footage before when it looks like theyre going fast before they get to cammisa is sped up, making it seem even more like slow motion. super neat trick!

[@MilitantGrunt]

Thank you Jason & Randy for a year of great automotive journalism.

[@jkalas9]

The editing, writing, and overall production on these videos is absolutely staggering. These gents could race baby strollers and I’d watch it if it were shot like this. Well done.

[@Techno_VFX]

I can’t get over the times they would have done this race, with all the insane camera angles and editing tricks

[@LOCAL.RIDES.032]

Great review and editing once again! 👏👏👏 We've tested the Cayenne Turbo GT and honestly we can not believe how fast it is! And that's not only in a straight line but stopping and taking corners as well. Hats off to the wizards at Porsche 🙌

[@itsmesong]

THIS IS THE SHOW I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! How could this show perfectly represent pure curiousities, imaginations and expectations at once? It is so surreal! and even the editings are another level too.

[@AdolfoWWolf]

Happy new year guys, this show is awesome, and i waiting for new videos from here, they are a blast to watch :)

[@JohnyRapidCarrot]

thank you so much for that carrera gt vs lfa race, the sounds on that one🚀🚀

[@labv_n4857]

Soundgasms

[@chesspiece81]

Jason, you and Randy never fail to entertain and impress.

[@irevisibel9237]

Another awesome video, special-applause for the FX/editing-dpt!

[@emmanuelozogbuda7203]

Meeehn.....i'm barely 2 minutes into the video and i'm already feeling very entertained and glued in......you know that feeling you get at the cinema. You guys got the whole idea of what presentation should look like and you're doing one hell of a job here. Love the effects.

[@Shaqshaq_pov]

Man can’t get enough of these videos 😎

[@fabiorodrigues890]

Good God this DBX is such a work of Art on wheels, Aston Martin never disappoints. Perfect!

[@matteovezoli9511]

The DBX is a work of art in the same way Duchamp's orinatory it is.

[@stevielowe2853]

It's stunning my absolute dream suv

[@BNizam]

Astons are so beautiful it hurts.

[@asifnoaman8978]

@@matteovezoli9511 Every time I go to work I see one in a dealership in Marble Arch in London. Art on wheels.

[@R8andGT3Fan]

SUVs are not my thing, but yes, the DBX looks amazing...I think the "regular" version looks even better than the 707.

[@Funsho97]

Awesomely made. These videos by Jason Cammisa are very entertaining and Randy is funny as hell!!!

[@inzane.hanson]

Randy almost broke Jason at the beginning there 😂 great video as always y'all!

[@MoyzonRecords]

Editing, montage and review is TOP LEVEL on KZbin. Never seen such a talented team to work on such a videos. Hagerty Lovely channel

[@kaambali]

The way you walk out of them cars is what keeps me in this channel 💯

[@arashmes6273]

Man this is beyond KZbin videos, i really enjoyed it, keep up the good work🤩

[@peaceduke.]

the icons, the revelations and the drag race shows all have top notch production. combined with the humorous yet knowledgeable persona of jason we get one of the best car shows. and having randy makes them only better. plus the carmudgeon show with derek. great podcast with the same attitude and good chemistry between the guys. crazy how much jason has going on. i appreciate all the hard work jason and the team do. thank you for the amazing content and looking forward to more in 2023!

[@deanrhodenizer938]

I am a senior citizen so probably not in your target demographic, but I have to agree your stuff seems technically sound along with being immensely entertaining. Please keep up the great work you are doing.

[@youdoofus]

@10:11 Camissa + Pobst = FUCKING HILARIOUS!!!!

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Hell yeah

[@luizzi_20]

Always looking forward to you're uploads!!!

[@pinchers1]

Happy new year you guys , looking forward to more great reviews like this 💕🙏

[@rafiksamed5954]

I usually marvel at MKBHD’s videos but this channel just takes things to a different level with the editing. 👏👏👏

[@Maseeha171]

It's insulting that'd you'd compare that crap to this

[@aniketbhoir70]

The Only thing they need to do is 4K at 60fps

[@Ronald1234ize]

NEVER STOP PRODUCING! Could you and Hagerty do a USA tour to have us all bring out a variety of sport cars, trucks, classics and more?

[@seanfenwick]

Awesome content especially the technical mumbo jumbo! Love the tech stuff.

[@atifsultan_mech]

The editing is so good that it's harder to distinguish between what's real and what's not. We can see the shadow/image of host walking with the SUV on that slow-mo @06:26 and that SUV is also moving on the track as if it was racing there. Mind blown. Amazing work. I always imagined what the evolution of BBC's Top Gear would be and now I know its this Hagerty show.

[@drumjedi5301]

First: Jason, keep doing what you do, man. You've become my favorite auto journalism presenter. Second: my god if that Maserati isn't just plain gorgeous. Whew...

[@JohnFromAccounting]

The MC20 is made with double wishbones in the front and rear, which makes it better in the corners than a high specced 911. It's designed not to go in straight lines. The fact that it's also putting in great quarter mile times makes it a very scary car.

[@flyingphoenix113]

Seriously. RWD benefits from a grippy surface much more than AWD, and I can absolutely see the MC20 doing 10s stock in the 1/4 on a prepped surface. I would love to throw one of those around a track.

[@gregmayled]

The latest Ferrari, the 296, has just switched to a multi link rear suspension setup, which is what the 911 has had for decades… I adore the MC20, but it won’t see which way a Porsche GT product has gone around pretty much any track

[@flyingphoenix113]

@Greg Mayled , on equal tires, that's simply not true. The MC20 is unfortunately sold with the awful new Bridgestone Potenzas (the same tire that ruined the Huracan STO). Double wishbones front and rear are what F1 uses. The only reason Ferrari and Porsche used a multi-link is the packaging difficulties of a wide-angle V engine (the McLaren Artura had to do the same btw).

[@gregmayled]

@@flyingphoenix113 an MC20 on Cup 2’s would not be faster than any RS of the last 4 years on the same tyre. And the reason Porsche doesn’t run double wishbone on the rear is also because of the geometry and control arm requirements from having the weight bias so far rearward. Ferrari’s of old used to have double wishbone all round, even going back to the 308, manufacturers tend to use what is necessary and what suits the given application

[@gregmayled]

@@flyingphoenix113 the MC20 also weighs 1700kg with fluids…

[@tinashemunjoma2079]

Great episode, thank you Jason & Randy!

[@mudasarnazar99555]

Effect with comprehensive information, so good for explanation

[@jdmbandarelos1310]

Porsche is just killn, its crazy man!

[@rudyyyxu]

80 tread wear on a suv is ridiculous. My track day r compound has a higher rating lol. Porsche used it to set record but which soccer mom daily a set of r compound

[@nagmashot]

thank you for the effort you guys put into your show and that its avaible for free on youtube. I really love it and hope that there are much more fun to watch videos coming in 2023. Happy New Year Hagerty Team

[@DailyDriver.]

Love the production of these videos

[@Fasteddie1085]

🏁🏁🏁🏁Well good lord sweet baby Jesus…I absolutely love these races. The Aston Martin 707 is just a beautiful suv❤ . The camera angles and commentary is second to none. Happy Holidays love you guys 😎🤙🏾

[@kickstand801]

The drag race is one thing, but the editing??? Absolutely love it. Of course i knew Porsche would win due to its INSANE acceleration, but over a longer distance the DBX would pass the Porsche thanks to the extra horsepower. Lovely stuff on this channel!!

[@Vin496]

I'm telling you the Cayenne is probably closer to 700HP itself, they just won't say it because of the hierarchy at VW, with Lamborghini supposedly the top dog, but the Cayenne even whips that. The DBX isn't catching the Cayenne.

[@kickstand801]

@@Vin496 Lamborghini as the top dog? As in the Urus? No way in hell that vehicle is beating the Turbo GT!

[@emmanlays5443]

You are the best man for this video thing! I love to see your work 👍🏽

[@munene1221]

Always a big fan of the editing on this channel. Keeps me coming back

[@marklingling]

What a year it is🎉 congratulations to Jason, Randy, and Anthony Esposito!

[@anthonyesposito4872]

Thanks for watching!

[@JasonB72481]

Great show, as always. It would've loved to see the Model X Plaid compete too, Aston Martin had a hissy fit when they first debuted the 707 as the fastest, but it couldn't beat the Tesla. Keep these videos coming, they are so awesome.

[@Amarjit_Singh]

Fastest because of top speed, not quickest or fastest in a 1/4mile.

[@JasonB72481]

@@Amarjit_Singh initially they said most powerful, then they started adding asterisks to that statement because of the Model X Plaid and Durango Hellcat. But, not much can be said when you have an SUV weighing 2.5 tons doing sub 10 second 1/4 mile runs. No one is gonna care if you can possibly hit 193mph.

[@Amarjit_Singh]

@@JasonB72481 Firstly, AM mentioned the DBX707 as the most powerful luxury SUV when it was launched, you missed the word luxury and Tesla being a luxury brand has some debate. Secondly, whether or not a top speed of 193mph is useful, it doesn't take away from the fact that it's the fastest SUV, just like the X Plaid doing a sub 10s 1/4mile is a fact. Thirdly, the 2.5 ton SUV that's doing a sub 10s 1/4mile, is having over 1000hp and some huge amounts of torque, also it's an EV, so instant power delivery and that's a very big advantage when talking about acceleration. Finally, most people buying these SUV's are not going to race with these. So, in a nutshell, the sub 10s 1/4mile is just as useless as the 193mph top speed.

[@JasonB72481]

@@Amarjit_Singh Actually, there have been a lot of Tesla Model X Plaids being taken to the drag strip, so people do race them; and traffic light shootouts are a thing. So, while the 707 is blisteringly quick, the Model X is quicker; and that's where it counts. I didn't miss the word luxury, because they clarified with that word, and regardless if it's up for debate; Tesla is a luxury brand. Also, so what if it's an EV. Just like the 707 has twin turbos, is it a valid complaint if other automakers complain about the turbos, the advanced clutch system, the carbon ceramic brakes, it's lighter weight? If it's a race, your advantages are what help you win; and if the Model X Plaid was in this race, it would've blown the doors off the 707. Just like the Porsche, but quicker, quieter, and with less pollution. I grew up loving cars, my favorite engine is the rotary, as terribly unreliable as they are; but Internal Combustion Engines have had their, overextended, time in the sun, it's time they went the way of the dinosaurs. They are inefficient in their operation, spew toxic fumes into our environment, and their fuel source is finite. It's time to move on.

[@Amarjit_Singh]

@@JasonB72481I don't think that's the only reason people buys Model X Plaid, the dragstrip performance is an added bonus just like the top speed of the DBX 707. The luxury brand debate is still there and there are different opinions but Tesla as a luxury brand, at the same level of an Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley or Rolls Royce, nope. Twin turbos and EV's are completely different, you realise that all the power, 1020hp, is available just from the word go, whereas in an ICE car, you've to rev the engine to reach the peak power band. Also, another big advantage for the Plaid is concerning the power to weight ratio - 0.416 (1020/2450) hp/kg vs 0.315 (707/2245) hp/kg, and that's two big advantages the X Plaid has over the DBX 707. EV's still have a long way to go, the weight is certainly an important factor that needs addressing in order for cars to be dynamic, nimble and fun to drive, also the charging needs to be quicker, currently the time to fill up an ICE car with a full tank of fuel cannot even be compared to the time it takes for an average EV to be fully charged. If these two get sorted the EV takeover would happen much quicker.

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Just to say that the compositing of this clip is absolutely fabulous.

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Thanks Jason and Randy for a fun review!