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Tesla Model S P100D vs. McLaren 650S Roll and Dig Drag Races Are Like a Tag Game

After Tesla's new Model S range-topper, the P100D, started reaching its owners this fall, there was a massive drag racing stir. While only a handful of cars took to the drag strip, the manic sprinting performance they delivered took the world by surprise.
Tesla Model S P100D vs McLaren 650S drag race 5 photos
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Well, here we are, back in the Model S P100D racing arena. This time around, though, we're here to show you a brawl that takes place on the street. We're dealing with a series of races that involve the said EV and a McLaren 650S Spider.

The two machines went for both standing and rolling starts, as their drivers were willing to make sure the results of the battle are solid. And, as we mentioned in the title, this all looks like a motorized game of tag to us.

Both the sedan and the supercar had cameras on them, so the pice of footage at the bottom of the page, which brings us the speeding adventure, offers a complete view of the event.

Alas, the aural side of these races is harly impressive, as that's what happens when you mix electric silence and twin-turbo aural limitations.

Nevertheless, before we invite you to reach for that "play" button, there's one more detail we want to drop.

The P100D hasn't even reached its final form yet

As those of you following our Tesla tales know, the P100D models are on their way to becoming even better at the velocity game. Elon Musk delivered the news on Twitter earlier this month, but the Palo Alto carmaker has yet to make any announcement on the matter.

Nevertheless, we're sure that the drivers who bring us these Tesla races are ready to test the upcoming speed upgrade as soon as it arrives and we'll be here, delivering the news. Meanwhile, here's Musk's tweet:

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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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