If you think that the True Cousins' TC-X electric
car isn't tremendously quick, know that a Tesla Model S needs around two extra
seconds to cover a standing 1/8 mile. The fact that the TC-X managed to do it
in just 4.89 seconds at 233 km/h makes it the new record holder for
electric cars over this specific distance.
Two years ago, the TC-X had set its first 1/8 world
record, with a time of 5.74 seconds, which just goes to show how far the True
Cousins have come in terms of making this lightning-quick car, even quicker.
In fact, the TC-X will easily hit 100 km/h (62 mph)
in about one and a half seconds, which is genuinely bonkers. Also, you can get
a good sense of what type of acceleration we're talking about just by watching
the video.
The second the car jumps off the line, you barely
get a chance to blink once and it's already gone past the 1/8 mile marker. Not
bad for a couple of guys who got started 8 years ago using a small electric
motorbike and two 12V lead batteries.
