Tesla Plaid goes head-to-head with Plymouth Barracuda in drag race, but the 'Cuda's mistake gives Tesla an easy win
- The Tesla Plaid raced the 900+HP Hellcat Plymouth Barracuda
- The Tesla Model S Plaid fitted drag radials to give it better grip
- It also shed some precious pounds to give it added pep
Published on Dec 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Don’t call it a comeback but this drag race at Bradenton, Florida, US, between the Tesla Plaid and the 900+HP Hellcat Plymouth Barracuda isn’t the first time the pair have competed.
The Tesla Model S Plaid fitted drag radials to give it the upper hand on grip.
It also shed some precious pounds to give it added pep.
But it turns out that it was a mistake from the Hellcat Plymouth Barracuda that handed it the win.
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Tesla Plaid vs Plymouth Barracuda
The Tesla Model S Plaid owner removed the backseat and other non-essential components for the race shared on the Tesla Plaid Channel YouTube channel.
This shed 140 pounds from its weight and in addition to adding Nitto NT555RII drag radials on 19-inch wheels for better grip – it was on its best form.
In fact, these upgrades helped the Tesla Plaid improve its quarter-mile time from 9.26 seconds to 9.15 seconds under optimal conditions.
After its upgrades, the Tesla Plaid’s initial solo run was a success, doing a respectable 9.27 seconds at 152mph (245km/h).
Its competitor, a Hellcat-swapped Plymouth Barracuda, was about 1,000 pounds lighter but powered by a 900-horsepower V8.
It certainly has its fans, including Lando Norris who went to the Grand Prix in a modded Plymouth Barracuda.
The drag race winner
After the Plymouth Barracuda ran a red light, the Tesla won the first race.
The Tesla Plaid had a time of 9.26 seconds at 150mph (241km/h).
Versus the Barracuda’s 9.32 seconds at 148mph (238km/h)
This set the stage for an exciting rematch that subscribers are already champing at the bit for.
However, this certainly isn’t the first time Tesla has proven its performance with a Tesla Model S Plaid pitted against a Lamborghini Revuelto in a drag race – and the results were bizarre
What’s more, a Tesla Cybertruck took on a Lamborghini Aventador in a Virginia drag race that had surprising results.
With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
