As much as dragstrip matches against the Tesla Model S Plaid are a YouTube staple, eventually, even diehard acceleration junkies can grow tired of races with the same results. But, a new effort from the Hagerty YouTube channel and presenter Jason Cammisa shakes up the status quo in the speed world.

The video features a Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, a Lucid Air Sapphire, and the Tesla Model S Plaid. While Tesla was the top dog in terms of being the quickest accelerating production car, Elon Musk might have something to worry about with the new Lucid Air Sapphire.

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EV Vs. ICE: More Than Numbers

The two EVs seem closely matched in performance specs, with the Model S Plaid offering 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque against the Air Sapphire’s 1,200-plus ponies (torque specs weren’t available).

Meanwhile, the Chiron Pur Sport appears ready for all comers with 1,479 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque from an 8.0-liter W16 engine. But there’s more to consider than just numbers.

Camissa explains that traction and torque make the difference with initial acceleration. The Air Sapphire, an engineering prototype of the soon-to-market performance variant, features a third motor in the rear, which enables “maxing out all four tires.” Conventionally powered vehicles like the Bugatti can’t keep up in this area.

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A Tesla In The Rear View

A Lucid Air Sapphire, Tesla Model S Plaid, and Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Getting Ready To Race
Via YouTube/Hagerty

Records must eventually fall, as is the case of the Model S Plaid no longer being the world’s fastest production vehicle. Thanks to the reworked powertrain, the Air Sapphire travels the quarter-mile strip in 9.1 seconds at 156 miles per hour, compared to the Tesla’s 9.3 seconds at 152 mph.

Yet, the Model S Plaid also takes a back seat to the Bugatti, which crosses the line in second place. The Chiron Pur Sport achieves a similar 9.3-second time but reaches 156 mph at the end.

Camissa remarks that with a longer course, the Bugatti would easily trounce the Lucid and the Tesla until the hypercar ran out of gas.

A Final Showdown For Lucid

A Lucid Air Sapphire Racing a Ducati Panigale
Via YouTube/Hagerty

Not satisfied with the Lucid Air Sapphire being the fastest production vehicle champion, Cammisa sets up another challenge with another ICE-powered contender. But this match-up takes a different approach by adding a motorcycle to the mix; a Ducati Panigale. A V4-powered sport bike offering 210 horsepower and 91 lb-ft of torque.

In a previous contest, the Ducati easily took care of a Corvette Z06, so EV haters might have something to look forward to. However, the motorcycle remains in the Lucid’s rearview mirrors throughout the quarter-mile run.

Interestingly, the Ducati scored a 9.3-second time for the outing, completing the dash at 157 mph. Results that just edge out the Bugatti and the Tesla, but fall short of the 9.1-second results for the Lucid.

Source: YouTube/Hagerty