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    Electric Miata vs. Tesla Model S

    TESLA P85 Gets ZAPPED by Electric MIATA !!



    An 85 kw Tesla Model S Performance Package takes on Mazda Miata with an Electric Motor Conversion in a 1/4 mile drag race. The Miata is powered by a 333-volt lithium-ion battery pack controllers that drive a pair forklift motors at the wheels. The Miata runs an incredible 9.27 @ 142 mph to the Tesla's very respectable 12.72 @ 102 mph.

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    2,000 rpm - light wheelspin, no bog here! Sean5294's Avatar
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    I need some forklift motors hahah.

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    This is the very best thing I've seen this week. And I have no doubt that comment will still be valid on Friday afternoon.

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    There is a couple videos of it. Definitely worth a watch.

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    Me and a coworker are laughing at the "twoo twoo twoo" sound it makes while warming the tires up
    `89 NA build: 二回目 My (defunct) `92 NA build: Ruckkehr

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    6,000 rpm - mere mortals would shift JamieH's Avatar
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    Quietest drag race ever. Was like watching full scale slot cars. I actually turned the volume up forgetting electric cars are so quiet.

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    That thing is awesome!

    But the lack of screaming engines kinda feels wrong. lol
    I've got a lot less horsepower - luckily they are Japanese horses - usually in better shape and more motivated.

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    Pretty awesome but it would be even more boring to go to a drag strip and watch a bunch of life size r/c cars

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    Wow amazing! I agree lack of screaming engines kinda feels wrong.

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    miata has a 5 lug conversion.. pretty cool

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