When testing out the speed and acceleration of a vehicle, the Autobahn is the perfect place to do so. In the video below, AutoTopNL decided to pitch the BMW i8 against the Tesla Model S in Ludicrous mode.
The electric and hybrid motors go head to head to see which one accelerates faster and which one has a higher top speed. If you could guess, which one do you think accelerates to top speed faster? Here are the specs on each vehicle.
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Tesla Model S P90 D Specs
- Engine: Electric
- Horsepower: 469 or 539 (Ludicrous)
- 0-60: 3.3 seconds or 3.0 seconds (Ludicrous)
- Top Speed: 145 mph
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BMW i8 Specs
- Engine: 1.5-liter 3-cylinder
- Horsepower: 362 combined
- 0-60: 4.4 seconds
- Top Speed: 145 mph
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The Tesla Model S is known for its unprecedented performance among electric motors, but can it beat out a hybrid when put to the test? Check out the full video below and let us know what you think. Did you guess correctly as to which would win?
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[column]BMW i8 For Sale[/column]
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