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Old 10-17-2024, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianL99 View Post
So this a serious question. I've been in a Tesla and the acceleration is amazing. I've heard reports that these things actually have over 500 hp. Why?

I get it, if you're building a car to compete with a Dodge Hellcat, but why does Mr & Mrs Havisham need so much power? Is there something about electric vehicles, that demands this sort of power production?
It doesn't make sense to me. My 68 Chevelle back in my youth had 375 horsepower. I can't imagine over 500.