Lamborghini Revuelto crushes Tesla Model S Plaid in 1/4 mile drag race, but it's not because of the Lambo's power
Published on Jul 08, 2025 at 7:24 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 09, 2025 at 10:53 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This Lamborghini Revuelto managed to beat a Tesla Model S Plaid in a quarter-mile drag race.
This, in the world we’re living in, may no longer be automatically shocking.
However, what is shocking is the reason why – and how – it managed to do that.
And there’s another thing worth pointing out.
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The reason why the Lamborghini Revuelto won
The guys from the DragTimes YouTube channel pitted a Lamborghini Revuelto against a Tesla Model S Plaid in a quarter-mile drag race.
They did three runs, and the result was interesting.
Not too long ago, if you’d asked 1,000 people to predict the winner, most would’ve bet on the Lambo.
But now most people know electric cars are very difficult to beat in a drag race due to their instant torque.
However, on this occasion, the Revuelto actually managed to beat the Tesla Model S Plaid.
On paper, the Model S Plaid has more power and more torque – 1,020hp and 1,050lb-ft, while the Lambo ‘only’ has 1,001hp and 595lb-ft of torque.
Even so, the Lambo managed to beat the Tesla for two reasons.
One, the driver had a faster reaction time, and two, the Lambo has a more efficient launch control system.
That’s the end of the good news for the Lambo, though.
They tried three times, and the Lambo only won once.
What exactly is Launch Control?
Launch control wasn’t really a thing until not long ago.
It was already in use in Formula 1 in the 1980s and 1990s, but it was adopted by automakers relatively recently.
With Launch control, the car’s ‘brain’ controls the engine output, clutch, wheel spin, and traction to provide the best possible acceleration off the line.
Drag race specialists like the Dodge Demon have amazing launch control systems, and the same goes for the now-retired Nissan GT-R.
Electric cars also have something you can reasonably call launch control, but it’s actually a totally different thing designed to manage the enormous amount of torque generated by the car.
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
