Tesla Model S Plaid vs 911 Turbo S vs 1100 WHP Nissan GTR // DRAG & ROLL RACE 

Hey everyone! Glad you enjoyed the video! Just a note on the brakes: as we said in our track test, the Model S Plaid is underbraked. Basically what that means is that it doesn’t have the stopping power to compensate for how ridiculously fast it gets to speed. Nor does it have the thermal capacity to continue to drag its mass to a stop over and over again. When we filmed this, the brakes overheated on the SECOND stop. And from then on there was a drastic reduction in braking performance. Furthermore, braking performance comes from more than just the pads and rotors. Suspension, abs calibration and tires all come into play. We found that it lacked in most of those departments and didn’t impart confidence to the drivers. When we film these we do multiple runs and tests, to make sure we can extract the best possible performance out of the cars before we actually race. And it seemed like the Plaid we had here never recovered. The first stop is “fine” yes. (Should still be better for how quickly it gets to speed) but anything after that it didn’t have the performance necessary to give the drivers a feeling of confidence at all stopping from 250+km/h on our rather bumpy braking zone. A car with this level of straight line performance should have brakes powerful enough and consistent enough to stop it over and over again. That said, if you just treat this like a road car. It’s totally fine. And despite our comments we are still blown away by the Plaid. Thanks for watching!

8:18 When he tried to put his hands on the steering wheel like it's a normal wheel, I lost it lmao

The phantom steering wheel grab at 8:19 was the BEST!

The G Force of the Tesla Plaid genuinely shook them up. You can see the fear on their faces.

The 911 is still super impressive - not sure if you remember but for the 50th Anniversary they took a 911 turbo s and launched it back to back to back 50 times without any issues or hiccups - that is impressive engineering - that model s plaid is just another level of fast!!!!

I swear every time I watch a Drag Race with a tuned GTR, it just breaks, both here and on Carwow

The brake temperature high 'no shit' part made me literally Laugh out loud

I went for a ride in an S Plaid today and it was a mind bending experience. If I could compare it to something it was like being electrocuted (in kind of a good way) vision went blurry, frozen in place and a rush of adrenaline after it was over. Absolutely unreal

dude how is james always on point with the quips. the "doctors hate him" was so good lmao

James calming braking while Tom tries not shitting himself trying to stop was the real race.

Turbo S is insanely impressive, it literally has almost 400hp less than the plaid

Love your guys channel,just started watching your vids and you guys are funny. Your reaction to the power of the Tesla is Hella funny. Keep it boys.

The way that Plaid is squatting as it goes down the strip is insane.

You know the experience is different when two people that have drag raced so many cars have the expression of absolute terror at the end of driving this car. EVERY SINGLE TIME.

I can't wait to see the braking test for the plaid in Carwow

U guys are the best car review channel anywhere! I really hope more people see ur channel!

Great video as usual! I just wonder, what about a tuned turbo S around 1000 hp...

That 911 is super impressive for how much less power it has compared to the other two

that model S plaid is INSANELY, DANGEROUSLY underbraked 😅

These guys are hilarious. Great hosts!

I am thankful that you made the first drag race with out putting it to lunch mode with the 8 minutes wait so you can now how it will be in real life but a traffic light

Considering the Porsche is at a decent power disadvantage to the Tesla it still does really well. The 911 is amazing

Didnt think the turbo s would be so close, a tuned one could actually win.

the twist of the electric motor pushes the chassis into the ground, overcoming the font lifting forces. it's hard to beat that traction advantage.

Hi I love your drag races and your reviews but just one thing I would love if you would add the timing of the quarter mile

Never seen grown men look so scared after driving a car...... I'm terrified of the plaid now!

I like how Thomas says he’s not being dramatic about the braking. And then you James does the same thing in the Model S and then you see how dramatic Thomas actually is. 😂

I love there reaction to the speed of the model S plaid and how it picks up speed and goes 😂😂

I like to see a further more of 0-60 and 1/4 race. Actual race on a full track several laps and corners.

I am actually genuinely impressed by the Porsche and how it stood it's ground to a 400hp more powerful electric car on a unprepped surface...daammn !

9:30 James: “I got a front right safety restraint fault.” *actually looks over to see why Thomas: “Yea” Why is this funnier than it is

That a stock 911 Turbo S is keeping up with a Plaid, is insane

Can't wait for the Plaid VS. Taycan Turbo S vs. Lucid Air Sapphire drag race video 😍

I like the moments in between races when y’all pull up to one another and chat. Never feels like the conversation is being rushed or edited out. Makes it feel more natural and real life Great vid

“We’re similar!” “We’re similar!” I have never heard that being said in a drag race. That’s why I keep coming back.

The lateral G on plaid is insane. When you floor it, your stomach tingles like you are free falling until let go of the gas. Just a roller coaster

9:20 i could feel the seat moving and the excitement of the upcoming race

8:18 James trying to put his hand on top of the steering wheel 😆😆😆

Full braking from 250km/h and then not moving for minutes... the brakes must love it :D

This is one of the funniest videos I have seen in a very long time. 😂Seeing you faces: 👁️👁️break break break 😂 great video, keep them coming!

"Silent but deadly...just like a fart" you killed me on this one 🤣

Still insane how well the Turbo S keeps up with 650 hp

Man I love you guys. It’s so much fun watching these races😂.

Your reaction in plaid is priceless :D

Goes to show how insanely well engineered Turbo S really is…. Would still pick the Turbo S myself

Porsche did so good since the hp difference is massive compared to the plaid, like 400hp difference? but still an outstanding job to Porsche!

Is it just me or does the music intensify every time Thomas tries to brake? Lmao

Here in the states, at many drag stripes they are too fast. They need roll cages and battery cut offs and stuff.

Their facial reactions during braking and after braking w both plaids is hilarious! Love it!

"doctors hate him" Just subtle reminders like this that remind you this channel is the best channel, lol.

Absolute greatest episode ever!

The one thing I learned from this is the plaid doesn’t have nearly enough breaks for the power it has.

Most entertaining drag race I’ve ever watched. His fear was palpable! Cheers

I've just discovered this channel... it's so dramatic. I love it!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

Just came across this channel. Great videos and great quality! But I've watched a couple drag videos...and how are you NOT going to post the times on the races. If you're doing a drag race video, please post times! 😭

i saw so many gtrs break down... Carwow stradman and now here

Er, the Tesla doesn't seem to be inspiring much confidence in the brakes department...

Wins car, takes 20k to upgrade brakes, suspension, and tires so I don’t die.

I would love to see a lap time for the model s. Given it’s weight and those breaking issues, I think the results would be interesting.

Great channel guys. Nothing but fun. Nice

I already knew the Plaid is fast in a straight line - what really surprised me was the Porsche, it was not that far off despite the massive difference in horsepower.

The 911 turbo S will never cease to amaze me, the fact that it only has 650 hp and pretty much held its own against a Plaid omg I’m impressed

The freaking sound effects from these guys is like watching an old episode of speed racer the cartoons.

as much as i hate to admit it them things are crazy fast great video

I think the real takeaway from this, at least for me, is how god damn impressing that 911 Turbo is. My goodness, as if I didn't already dream about Porsches enough already! Haha

Props to the Tesla winning the drag race but I think it's really a win for the Porshe for being that close even if it has 450hp less than the Model S.

That was incredible

I love how they both are speechless lmao

So a tuned 911 Turbo S with 1000 HP would WIN for sure !!

There's something about that steering wheel that just feels downright dangerous...

This is awesome!!

Lmao. I love it!! The only time they ever actually looked terrified drag racing cars. 😨😨😨😨😨😨

15 out of 10 people would take the 911, any day every day.

Porsche are the masters of launch control. Really, this is insanely impressive considering how much harder and more indirect it is to regulate a combustion engine compared to multiple electric engines for every tire in a launch. Hats off to the engineers.

For once I would like to see a fast lap comparison of these Tesla's drag race videos. It's nice to be quick in a straight line but skateboard with a turbine attached can do that, let's see if the Roomba is truly a sports car competitor.

You guys have to ace enough money by now to turn that into a legit drag strip 😂

After that last dragrace I was expecting James to say "Well the good news is I don't need to pee anymore."

Insane power... but no brakes. Reminds me a bit the older American Muscle Cars...

The guys face’s watching them is unreal. Especially when they stop at the end. So could you actually get a brake upgrade for that type of vehicle ?? as mentioned in the comments if you were driving it normally with the odd little bit of insane every now and again it probably would be fine. Cracking video 😳🤪👍

Just Imagine going that fast and the breaks goes out

The Plaid is too fast to not have good enough brakes, poor choice.

Most exciting race so far on Throttle House. Awesome job guys.

You should do a track test for a model s plaid and a lucid air😌

The exciting part of the drag race is the braking 😂

I think better brakes, handling, and sound are a fair trade for a half second of 0-60 time.

Surprising how the turbo s launched equally as fast as a top tier performance electric car!

I went from 60 to 125 within 4 seconds in a module 3 according to the police officers radar 😅 I can just imagine experiencing the acceleration of the plaid 😬

Such nice emotions. It's kinda rocket on the road😊

Just seeing these Cars going this fast is amazing. Great footage guys!

The absolute shock, and fear that they had is so genuine

Great video!

I think he wrecked that white seat in the tesla in a flat 2 seconds

6:07 - The reflection of the rotating wind turbine is a nice counterpoint to the flustered-ness of the scene, nicely done.

I’ve watched many drag races and this may actually have been the most enjoyable one so far! Good job guys. Your faces and reactions are priceless.

I drove a Plaid last month on the frwy. This thing is unreal. WOW, however I have lots of respect for 911 TS and GTR.

Tegang bangett nyetirnya 😂 rileks bro

“We’re similar,we’re similar” “We’re not similar” I love James. :)

Man those Tesla's are no freaking joke, my god. Hopefully someday I can experience that.

In a few years, these guys are going to terrified on every drag race.

I watch these videos and say this is their job. Very jealous