The Porsche Macan GTS is lighter and more powerful than its rival, but the Tesla Model Y didn’t give up without a fight. The passes showed excellent handling on the racetrack.
The Tesla Model Y electric crossover has challenged its petrol competitor, the Porsche Macan GTS, on the racetrack. The cars were driven by ex-racer and blogger Jason Plato. The video of the ride was posted on the Fifth Gear YouTube channel.
Porsche has long established itself as a fast sports car manufacturer. Still, Tesla has proven its superiority over its gasoline rivals many times over.
While the Porsche Macan GTS and Tesla Model Y have similar features, they have a completely different philosophy. The German crossover was designed with sports driving in mind, while the American electric car was designed for everyday city driving.
The Porsche Macan GTS is powered by a 2.9-liter turbocharged V6 petrol with 440 hp. and 550 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. The weight of the model is 1960 kg.
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is equipped with two 346 hp electric motors. and 527 Nm of torque. The electric car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The mass of the car is 2003 kg.
Although the Tesla Model Y is not as strong and light as the Porsche Macan GTS, it managed to show itself on the track. The electric car finished the tour at 01:22:57.
The Porsche Macan GTS behaves differently on the track. It takes corners better and is more predictable in handling. The crossover finished the lap in 01:19:15.
Even though the Porsche Macan GTS did the lap faster, Jason Platon appreciated the Tesla Model Y’s handling on the track. According to the blogger, the American electric car is adequately adapted to racing conditions, so he is looking forward to the appearance of the electric version of the Macan.
Previously Focus bloggers reported that they held a straight-line race between the 1,000-horsepower Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34), the Nissan GT-R Nismo, and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
Source: Focus
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