Why a 4,816 lb Tesla Plaid out-launches a McLaren: physics explained
aakashgupta · x · 2026-09-13
A Tesla Model S Plaid beat a mid-engine McLaren off the line. The author explains the physics: electric motors deliver full torque at 0 rpm (1,050 lb-ft instantly), the Plaid spins to 20,000 rpm in one gear while the McLaren loses thrust on every of its 4-5 shifts, and its traction computer trims torque for a clean launch.
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