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Can the Porsche 992 Turbo S beat the Tesla Model X Plaid in drag race?

Can the Porsche 992 Turbo S beat the Tesla Model X Plaid in drag race? According to the specifications, the advantage is on the side of Tesla Model X Plaid, but is that so in reality? The guys from the YouTube channel DragTimes tried to answer this question.

The Porsche 992 Turbo S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six engine with 641 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

Tesla Model X Plaid is powered by three electric motors with a total power of 1,020 hp (761 kW). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a single-speed gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 163 mph (262 km / h), which is impressive for a vehicle weighing 5,333 pounds (2,419 kg).

According to the specifications, the Tesla Model X Plaid has an advantage over the Porsche 992 Turbo S. But is that the case in reality?

In race one, in the first few seconds the cars were equal. Up to 60 mph the Porsche held up well, and then the power of the Tesla X Plaid engine showed why this car is one of the fastest in the world. The Tesla Model X achieved a time of 9.77 seconds, while the Porsche covered 1/4 mile in 10.53 seconds.

In race two, same story. The Tesla Model X Plaid covered 1/4 mile in 9.78 seconds and the Porsche 922 Turbo S in 10.58 seconds. The race track was hot, which caused a bad result of the Porsche 992 Turbo S. After the weather cooled down, Porsche achieved a time of 10.2 seconds.

Source: DragTimes via YouTube

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2022 Nissan Leaf with a new look for the European market

Nissan has announced an electric crossover for 2025. While we await his arrival, Nissan has decided to present a refreshed edition of the Leaf electric model, aligned with the new identity.

The current generation Nissan Leaf will be offered with several additional body colors, slightly more complex exterior details, new 16-inch and 17-inch alloy wheels, an upgraded NissanConnect system that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay applications.

When it comes to the powertrain, nothing has changed. The car is still offered in two versions. The base version has 150 hp (110 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 89 mph (144 km / h). It is equipped with a 40 kWh battery that provides a range of 168 miles (270 km).

The more powerful version is powered by an electric motor with 217 hp (160 kW) and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 7.3 seconds with a top speed of 98 mph (157 km / h). It is equipped with a 62 kWh battery that allows a range of 239 miles (385 km).

Nissan has also announced that it will have 15 electric models on offer by 2030.

Source: Nissan

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2010 Ford Mustang GT Hurst Edition for sale

The Ford Mustang is an icon of the American automobile industry and is very desirable among car fans. However, one Ford model may not be popular but it is very rare, the Ford Mustang GT Hurst Edition.

It all started in 2009 when the Hurst Edition was produced for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge. Since then, only 50 examples have been produced, and one of them is the car in the photo. This is a convertible version, and the second ever produced.

The Ford Mustang GT Hurst Edition is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine with 435 hp (320 kW) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque, thanks to the Roush compressor. It is one of five examples equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. The car has only 851 miles (1,370 kilometers) on the odometer.

The car is painted in Performance white with gold lines that extend the entire length of the car. Hurst Edition is equipped with K&N high-flow air filter, Magna flow stainless steel exhaust system, Wilwood disc brake system, 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with gold details, wrapped in 245/40 BFGoodrich g-force TA KDW tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in white leather with the Hurst logo, and the leather can also be seen on the door panels. There is also a specially made gear lever while the rest of the interior is identical to other Mustang models from the same period.

The Ford Mustang GT Hurst Edition is up for auction and will get a new owner on February 25th. The current highest bid is $ 40,100.00.

Source: ebay

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