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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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Destroying the 2015 Lamborghini Huracan for NFTs

From time to time we attend increasingly bizarre events where people are willing to do anything, even destroy very expensive cars. After a video from Jaala, Finland, where Tuomas Katainen with 30 kg of explosives destroyed a 2013 Tesla Model S, now comes a video in which the artist destroys a 2015 Lamborghini Huracan and the reason is the creation of 999 NFTs.

Most of us know, or at least have heard, about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These are units of data stored on the blockchain, in the form of photos, videos and audio, which can be traded. The video is the work of conceptual artist SHL0MS, who hired a professional team to plant explosives at Lamborghini to get the best possible effect.

Some believe that Lamborghini, which recently entered the world of NFTs, is behind this. It may be, but it has not been confirmed. What is known is that all 999 NFTs will be sold at an auction, which will take place tomorrow (February 25). How much each NFT will cost is not known, but it is expected to be between $ 200 and $ 300 which would be the price of the new Lamborghini Huracan which costs $ 230,000.

Source: Cryptoland PR