Motor Trend Video - Plaid vs Sapphire

[Neurio]

 

[koflo]

Another amazing video came out yesterday. Seems like Lucids PR department is being aggressive! I like it.

 

[xponents]

Oh yesss Ive been waiting for a video like this forever!

 

[Rogue]

Summary

Finally, we can put to rest the debate of drag stripping the Sapphire vs Model S. Sapphire's acceleration numbers are higher at the 1/4 mile that a speed limited Model S would have unlikely beat it. Either way, Tesla did not supply the track package, so for those bent on a comparison of that one will have to continue to wait.

We even get driving dynamics are better in the Sapphire than the Model S according to this reviewer's informed opinion. There are no objective lap times, only subjective opinions of the reporter.

 

[Veritas51683]

Summary

Finally, we can put to rest the debate of drag stripping the Sapphire vs Model S. Sapphire's acceleration numbers are higher at the 1/4 mile that a speed limited Model S would have unlikely beat it. Either way, Tesla did not supply the track package, so for those bent on a comparison of that one will have to continue to wait.

We even get driving dynamics are better in the Sapphire than the Model S according to this reviewer's informed opinion. There are no objective lap times, only subjective opinions of the reporter.

Yep! Also, multiple videos online show a track pack Plaid running around the low 15 sec mark for 1/2 mile at high 170s. Even with track pack and unlocked top speed the Plaid is seeing Sapphire tail lights

 

[dingo]

I loved this video and am super excited by the Sapphire... the caveat here is, you can buy two fully-loaded model S plaid's for the price of 1 Sapphire

It damn well better be the superior vehicle in every aspect! I am so eager to see that gorgeous color in person.

 

[sk8ndad]

I loved this video and am super excited by the Sapphire... the caveat here is, you can buy two fully-loaded model S plaid's for the price of 1 Sapphire

It damn well better be the superior vehicle in every aspect! I am so eager to see that gorgeous color in person.

I've seen one so far...gorgeous!

 

[borski]

I loved this video and am super excited by the Sapphire... the caveat here is, you can buy two fully-loaded model S plaid's for the price of 1 Sapphire

It damn well better be the superior vehicle in every aspect! I am so eager to see that gorgeous color in person.

Yes, but for that price you do get a real, actual interior, fwiw.

 

[victoryroad]

The Sapphire is masterfully engineered. Not that many will track it but it would be good to know its lap time at Nurburgring, especially versus the Taycan top-end model.

 

[koflo]

I loved this video and am super excited by the Sapphire... the caveat here is, you can buy two fully-loaded model S plaid's for the price of 1 Sapphire

It damn well better be the superior vehicle in every aspect! I am so eager to see that gorgeous color in person.

To be fair, if you got a GT the price difference wouldn’t be as insane as it once was and the only thing you give up is acceleration.

 

[Cosmo Cruz]

Summing up the review:

Tesla : cheap and noisy loser