Camaro LT1 with Nitrous vs. Tesla Model X Plaid – Street Hits
November 15th, 2024Brace yourselves for some south of the border shenanigans in this clip. That’s right, we are going to the land of spicy hot cuisine and wide-open interstates for some roll racing fun.
The competitors include a naturally aspirated Chevrolet Camaro LT1 (nitrous and an E85 tune) and a Tesla Model X (600-pound weight reduction) in Plaid mode. Let’s see how this shakes out.
In the right lane is the Gen 6 Camaro LT1. The LT1 Package is equipped with a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. In stock trim, the Camaro LT1 could produce 455hp and 455 lb.-ft. of torque. The rear-wheel drive coupe could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0-seconds and turn the standing quarter-mile in 11.4-seconds @ 127 mph. Add a kit of nitrous and some well managed race fuel and yeah, baby! This Camaro is as hot as a $2 pistol.
On the left is the silent assassin. The all-electric Tesla Model X Plaid features a powertrain comprised of a pair of electric motors that combine for a total of 1,130hp and 1,050 lb.-ft. of torque. At full factory weight, the all-wheel drive Model X Plaid can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5-seconds and crush the standing quarter-mile in 9.75-seconds @ 131 mph. With a full charge and 600-pounds ripped out of the interior, this Tesla is indeed a force of nature.