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Ford Mustang GT Burned By Tesla Model 3 SR+ (Video)

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Published on November 12th, 2019 |

by Cynthia Shahan

Ford Mustang GT Burned By Tesla Model 3 SR+ (Video)

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November 12th, 2019 by Cynthia Shahan

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Due to instant torque, the ease of moving in front of another driver for a needed lane change is one of the strengths of an electric car. I’ve left many gas cars far behind simply to ensure I move over to the next lane safely ahead of a stream of traffic.

Others take it a step further. A street challenge between cars is an example of that. In the following clip, a Ford Mustang GT owner challenged a Tesla Model 3 owner to a straight-line run. Looking at the specs, comparisons, one could easily think GT Mustang would be the winner. Looking at the paper specs does not tell the story here, though. Via X Auto, here’s a specs comparison:

Perhaps the most surprising thing when watching the video is that it’s a Model 3 Standard Range Plus (the base version on Tesla’s website), not the Model 3 Performance. X Auto model comparisons lead one to believe the Mustang GT would be the easy winner. The specs of the Mustang GT show a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) compared to Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus’s 140 mph (225 km/h). More importantly, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus shows a 0–60 mph time of 5.3 secs compared to the Mustang GT’s 4.2 secs (according to a Motor Trend test).

No doubt, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus triumphs against the Ford Mustang GT Coupe due to its instant torque. Other model details may be at play, too — we don’t have enough information to know.

The starting price (MSRP) of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus ($ 39,490) is nearly the same as the Ford Mustang GT Coupe’s ($40,450). Both are rear-wheel drive cars.

Iqtidar Ali rightly notes, “the other major difference? CO2 Emissions! The Mustang GT emits an estimated 9.8 tons of CO2 / year per car, that’s freaking horrible.”

Yes, as Iqtidarpoints out in his article, there are many ways people come to choose Tesla. The races can be a factor in bringing Tesla awareness to those who are gearheads and not environmentalists. Others may be researching the USA’s safest car, the car with the best autonomous driving tech, or the car with the most Easter eggs. Choosing electric vehicles due to their indisputable driving performance and pleasure is certainly a top reason for Tesla’s market success, though.

Featured image: Tesla Model 3 by JRR | CleanTechnica

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Cynthia Shahan Cynthia Shahan started writing by doing research as a social cultural and sometimes medical anthropology thinker. She studied and practiced both Waldorf education, and Montessori education. Eventually becoming an organic farmer, licensed AP, and mother of four unconditionally loving spirits, teachers, and environmentally conscious beings born with spiritual insights and ethics beyond this world. (She was able to advance more in this way led by her children.)

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Tesla Model 3 Performance vs. Hellcat, Trackhawk, Mustang, Camaro, & Viper On The Track (Videos)

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Published on November 8th, 2019 |

by Iqtidar Ali

Tesla Model 3 Performance vs. Hellcat, Trackhawk, Mustang, Camaro, & Viper On The Track (Videos)

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November 8th, 2019 by Iqtidar Ali

Originally posted on X Auto and EVANNEX.

Tesla Model 3 Performance is gaining a fearsome reputation on the drag strip. Case in point: one Tesla Model 3 Performance owner has gone up against well-established internal combustion engine (ICE) rivals — like the Jeep Trackhawk, Dodge Viper, Dodge Charger Hellcat, Chevrolet Camaro SS, and others — and the results are clear.

Tesla Model 3 Performance charging at Tesla chargers in Florida. Photo by Zach Shahan | CleanTechnica

Some of the drag races in the following videos are 1/4 mile and some are 1/2 mile. Regardless, the Tesla Model 3 Performance gives each brave competitor a hell of a tough time. It’s clear that after each of these drag races, owners of competing ICE cars gain a newfound respect for Tesla and the (often underestimated) power of electric cars.

Model 3 Performance vs. Ford Mustang
According to the Model 3 Performance owner, the year (and mods) of the Mustang in this race are unknown, but I really enjoyed how brutally the Tesla Model 3 defeated this gas guzzler. No need for the time slips here!

Model 3 Performance vs. Ford Mustang drag race video (YouTube: Mar10 W6)

Model 3 Performance vs. Dodge Viper
Tesla Model 3 Performance takes on the 510 hp Dodge Viper in 2 half-mile drag races. Critics who say Tesla can’t sustain speed on longer runs need to see this video — the top speed of a Tesla Model 3 is 162 mph (260 km/h). What is Dodge Viper’s top speed? I’m not sure (or even interested) after watching this 2-0 win by the Tesla.

Two half-mile drag races between Tesla Model 3 Performance and Dodge Viper (YouTube: Mar10 W6)

Model 3 Performance vs. 473 hp Camaro SS
Another beast from the ICE world, this machine is built for the drag strip. It didn’t matter, though — one of the most worthy challengers in the arena ate Tesla Model 3 Performance’s dust. In fact, the video description says that the “Camaro is cammed [with] long tube headers, ram-air intake, and exhaust running on drag radials. It has 473hp at the wheels. Model 3 Performance is stock with full interior including floor mats. This is the view from the Camaro.”

Tesla Model 3 Performance vs. 473 hp Chevrolet Camaro SS 1/4 mile drag race video (YouTube: Mar10 W6)

Model 3 Performance vs. Charger Hellcat
The Model 3 Performance owner took on the Charger Hellcat in one 1/4 mile and one 1/2 mile race. The results can be seen in the following videos. … Hellcat, huh!?

Tesla Model 3 Performance vs. Dodge Charger Hellcat 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile drag races (YouTube: Mar10 W6)

Model 3 Performance vs. Jeep Trackhawk
A stock Jeep Trackhawk is a 707 hp ICE monster. A while back it even gave Tesla Model X P100D a tough time and just lost to it by only 0.1 second in a quarter-mile drag. Although the Trackhawk was too much for the Model 3, the Jeep owner notes, “Actually it was side by side for about 3 seconds (about 60 mph). … Great race.” He also praised the Model 3’s Performance on the drag strip in another video’s comments section, “I love this hobby and love Tesla for showing us the future of this hobby is only going to be even better.”

Tesla Model 3 Performance vs. Jeep Trackhawk SUV (YouTube: Mar10 W6)

Haven’t had enough? Of course you haven’t. Be sure to check out the Tesla Model 3 Performance battle against the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat on the drag strip.
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Iqtidar Ali Iqtidar Ali writes for X Auto about Tesla and electric vehicles. A true car enthusiast since his childhood, he covers his stories with an utmost passion, which is now guided by the mission towards sustainability.

With over 1 decade of website development experience, he’s also our IT resource at hand. He also writes about tech stuff at UXTechPlus.com occasionally.

Iqtidar can easily be reached on Twitter @IqtidarAlii (DM open for tips, feedback or a friendly message) or via email: iqtidar@xautoworld.com.

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