Tesla Model S squares off against BMW M5 in drag race, gives EVs extra street cred (video)

We already know from our own experience that the Tesla Model S is a driver's car, with acceleration and handling you wouldn't expect from a big and quiet luxury sedan. There's still nothing like a drag race to help settle the matter. Automobile has pitted the upscale EV against one of its more conspicuous rivals, BMW's M5, with performance results that might surprise those who would expect a 500HP, twin-turbo V8 to regularly come out on top. While we won't spoil the full results of the showdown video after the break, let's just say that even the M5's relatively wide torque band can only do so much when the Model S' electric motor is always at its peak. BMW's car may be better overall for those who want to travel long distances outside of certain routes, or to enjoy a burly exhaust note -- but there has to be a certain thrill for Tesla drivers who know they can hang with the speed kings while helping the environment.Continue reading Tesla Model S squares off against BMW M5 in drag race, gives EVs extra street cred (video)Filed under: TransportationTesla Model S squares off against BMW M5 in drag race, gives EVs extra street cred (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Autoblog  | Email this | Commentsfinest bonus codes to gorilla automotive 26198ht diameter duplex buy cheap 2012 finest bonus codes to obtain bushwacker 50910 02 dodge style fender buy cheap 20 finest bonus codes to obtain or fab carrier 1997 2006 wrangler unlimited buy che finest bonus coupon codes for many 3m 00642 hookit regalite dust free buy cheap finest bonus coupon codes of chrome handle covers thru2006 section buy cheap 201 finest bonus coupon codes of tool 61206 jack stands buy cheap 2012 amazon finest buy coupons for many professional variable polisher replacement polishing finest buy coupons of speedaire 2yrh5 impact wrench 200 1000 buy cheap 2012 amaz finest buy coupons of torin pneumatic transmission jack tr4057 buy cheap 2012 am finest copons to atd tools 5200 gallon drain buy cheap 2012 amazon finest copons to receive maier mfg air scoop 117530 buy cheap 2012 amazon finest coupon clippers available for carpet roll 100sq yds grey buy cheap 2012 a finest coupon clippers available for pneumatic roller heavy duty creeper buy che finest coupon clippers on thexton 497 spare tire removal buy cheap 2012 amazon finest coupon code for otc 3167 heavy duty electrical diagnostic buy cheap 2012 finest coupon code for the cobra plier set cushioned grips buy cheap 2012 amazon finest coupon code for the ruby electronics ir 91 industrial thermometer buy che finest coupon codes of 3m 01082 hookit p100c dust free buy cheap 2012 amazon finest coupon codes on fjc 2755 metric thread chaser buy cheap 2012 amazon finest coupon codes on kleentec powder aqueous degreaser washers buy cheap 2012 finest coupon codes over acdelco 214 2107 fuel pump assembly buy cheap 2012 amaz finest coupon codes to obtain extech 42529 wide range thermometer buy cheap 2012 finest coupon codes to receive flywheel gr wheel lt grey buy cheap 2012 amazon finest coupon codes to receive ratchet jacks 01240 ratchet lowering buy cheap 20 finest coupon deals this week at security chain company qg2228 traction buy chea finest coupon deals this week for the 3m 00373 imperial stikit grit buy cheap 20 finest coupon deals this week for the vacmaster vj1412p professional vacuum gall finest coupon deals to custom moldings chevy impala 2008 current buy cheap 2012 finest coupon deals to obtain fill rite piston style hand fr152 buy cheap 2012 a finest coupon deals to obtain oes genuine w0133 1598294 oes brake booster buy ch