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McLaren 720S vs. Tesla Model S P100D Drag Race Ends in Critical Loss

Both the McLaren 720S and the Tesla Model S P100D are well-known drag racing starts, with each machine having its tricks. Even so, the stunt of the Macca is more impressive than that of the EV, as the internal combustion machine can deliver its sprinting might over a much wider variety of scenarios.
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But what is the two get thrown at each other? Well, for one thing, such a race brings benefits for both and we'll start with the obvious one, which involves the Model S P100D. Truth be told, the world is no longer surprised by the 1/4-mile might of the Tesla, which is why stunts like the one we have here help the electric sedan stay in the headlights.

And the same is true for the 720S, albeit to a lesser extent, as we've shown you the Macca drag racing just about everything... and winning.

Nevertheless, the battle we have here is no simple sprint. Instead, we're looking at a three-stage challenge. This involves a standing start drag race where the beasts went all out, as well as a deceleration test (you'll recognize Carwow editor Matt Watson and YouTuber Shmee150 behind the wheels of the velocity beasts).

However, the battle also involved a rolling drag race, one that saw the Woking supercar being driven in Comfort mode, as many owners use the car when cruising on the highway. And this is where things start to get interesting.

Now, since we talked about the Tesla Model S P100D, one might wonder how the Palo Alto machine plays the drag racing game without its massive weight penalty.

Well, we recently answered that question, as we showed you the Internet-famous gutted P100D. We're referring to an example of the car that has lost a full 250 lbs and now likes to surprise contenders at the drag strip, as well as on the road.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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