If you want to prove to everybody that the Model X is truly formidable in P90D form, drag racing somebody while towing another car is probably a solid way to do it.
But before we get into what’s wrong with this picture, let’s compare the Model X’s truly imposing specs to those of the Alfa Romeo 4C. By now just about everyone knows about the P90D’s instant torque and its ability to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in a little over 3 seconds.
The Alfa Romeo 4C on the other hand is slower but it’s still a very interesting car, mainly because it weighs just 995 kg, or about 2,193 lbs – in contrast to the P90D’s 5,381 lbs (2,440 kg).
You’ll here it being called a supercar in this video, and if you judge that only for the simple fact that it will hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds, then yes, that argument can be made. It’s quicker than the first-generation Audi R8, so that’s got to count for something.
On the other hand, we are talking about a car that’s powered by a 1.7-liter turbocharged petrol engine, good for only 240 PS and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque – so calling it a supercar is a bit of a slippery slope.
Either way, you really should watch how this drag race unfolded because it ultimately comes down to torque vs really low weight, unlike most Tesla drag racing videos where the P90D (be it Model S or X) is taking on an almost equally-powerful car.