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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Tesla Model S Plaid gets there in 9.57 s — 2.47 s ahead of the Tesla Roadster.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Roadster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 2.04 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–100 mph | 4.60 s | 8.58 s |
| 60 ft | 1.51 s | 2.01 s |
| 1/8 mile | 6.17 s | 7.85 s |
| 1/4 mile | 9.57 s | 12.04 s |
| Trap speed | 145.9 mph | 118.1 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 11/11 for the Tesla Model S Plaid, 5/7 for the Tesla Roadster — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Roadster |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 2008 |
| Power | 1,021 bhp | 248 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 2,190 kg | 1,324 kg |
| Power to weight | 466 bhp/t | 187 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Electric | Electric |