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Rory and Alex’s CEO Showdown: Tesla vs Porsche vs Audi Drag Race
It’s Saturday, it’s raining, and you’re about to start a drag race with your CEO. Would you let your boss win?
Words by: Andrew Woodhouse
Published on 23 September 2023 | 0 min read
In a world where business acumen and pedal-to-the-metal power collide, our intrepid YouTube presenters Rory Reid and Alex Legouix have issued an audacious invitation, challenging none other than our own company's CEO to a drag race.
It's a clash of the titans, with three high-performance electric cars on the start line. But the question we’re all asking is, "will they let their boss win?"
It's a clash of the titans, with three high-performance electric cars on the start line. But the question we’re all asking is, "will they let their boss win?"
Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package
Tesla has introduced a Track Package for the Model S, which includes lightweight alloy wheels, non-road legal track-focused tyres, carbon ceramic brakes, and updated software for optimized power delivery.
Engineered for an exhilarating track experience, the Plaid Track Package allows the Tesla Model S to reach a top speed of 200 mph. The Track Package costs £16,310 in the UK. The updated Track Mode software adjusts power delivery for agility and fun on the circuit, with high-speed stability and exceptional cornering force and optimized regenerative braking and cooling systems for high-speed performance.
Engineered for an exhilarating track experience, the Plaid Track Package allows the Tesla Model S to reach a top speed of 200 mph. The Track Package costs £16,310 in the UK. The updated Track Mode software adjusts power delivery for agility and fun on the circuit, with high-speed stability and exceptional cornering force and optimized regenerative braking and cooling systems for high-speed performance.
Porsche Taycan Turbo S
The Porsche Taycan is a high-performance electric car built for speed and style, with a sleek design that combines elements of the 911 and Panamera.
The Turbo S performance model hosts a ground-breaking 800-volt power system, which doubles the norm in electric cars. This also results in faster charging times, with a peak charging capacity of 270kW for rapid recharging, and sheds weight through thinner cables. Reaching a top speed of 162 mph, the Taycan Turbo S has earned plaudits for how it defies its weight to handle corners, showcasing superior braking capabilities with regenerative charging system.
The Turbo S performance model hosts a ground-breaking 800-volt power system, which doubles the norm in electric cars. This also results in faster charging times, with a peak charging capacity of 270kW for rapid recharging, and sheds weight through thinner cables. Reaching a top speed of 162 mph, the Taycan Turbo S has earned plaudits for how it defies its weight to handle corners, showcasing superior braking capabilities with regenerative charging system.
Audi RS e-Tron GT
Finally, the Audi RS e-Tron GT is an electric four-door coupe known for its powerful performance. Equipped with two electric motors (one for the front wheels and another for the rear) the e-Tron RS GT produces 598hp, which can be temporarily boosted to 646hp for rapid acceleration, and achieves 0-62mph in just 3.3 seconds.
The 93kWh battery offers an official range of 283 miles, and charging options include rapid 270kW public fast chargers, for an 80% charge in just 30 minutes.
The 93kWh battery offers an official range of 283 miles, and charging options include rapid 270kW public fast chargers, for an 80% charge in just 30 minutes.
We’ve got three rounds, three cars, and three unexpected competitors. Find out which car wins, and let us know whether you’d let your boss win in the comments.
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