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Originally Posted by thstone
The horsepower races have been over for quite awhile and anything over 400-450hp is useless on the street. Plus, how long does the battery last at full power? A big battery and an electric motor isn't anything special, its just a bigger Prius.
But then, I don't understand why the 918 doesn't simply have a 700hp V-8 either.  |
I would disagree with you a bit Tom.
The Tesla is far more than a "bigger Prius"
Computer controlled electric motors give instant torque and the computer manages it so there is no or extremely little wheelspin so you get maximum power to the road
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