Video: Dodge EV versus Dodge Challenger
November 18, 2008 by JunkFace · Leave a Comment
The Dodge Challenger is no slouch. With 425 horses on tap, the 6.1-liter V8 engine can get up to 60mph in less than 5 seconds and finishing the quarter-mile in around 13 seconds.
But EV vehicles get 100% of their torque from 0 RPM’s, which means it can accelerate hard and keep moving fast until redline. Dodge has been working on an EV vehicle, which is currently shielded within a Lotus body. In this clip, you’ll see their concept EV run against a Challenger in an 800-foot (1/8-mile) race.
How Fast is the Tesla Roadster?
November 4, 2008 by JunkFace · Leave a Comment
Pretty fast. The Tesla Roadster is the hottest new EV on the market. The company has had some troubles lately, including executive turnovers and cash flow problems, but a recent procurement of capital should help keep the company afloat and those Tesla’s rolling out of the factory.
We already know that the latest drivetrain revision lets the EV Roadster go 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, but what about a quarter-mile run? One of the lucky few who already owns a Tesla Roadster recently ran the all electric vehicle at the Infineon raceway in California.
The verdict: even with an R/T of .764 the Roadster still ran the quarter-mile in 12.7 seconds. This is one quick EV! Hit the jump to see the time slip.
Source: AutoBlog