Tesla Model S races a Qantas passenger jet in an instant ‘Plane vs Car’ classic

These two leading machines go head-to-head in a drag race.

A promotional video has been released by Qantas in celebration of their new collaboration with Tesla Motors. There are no talking heads here – just a classic drag race between plane and car.

The footage shows a Qantas Boeing 737-800 take on a Tesla Model S P90D on a two mile runway in Melbourne, Australia.

The early advantage went to the Tesla electric car which sports a feature called ‘Ludicrous mode’ allowing the vehicle to reach 60mph in just three seconds.

Tesla Model S races a Qantas passenger jet in an instant ‘Plane vs Car’ classic

It is nip and tuck once the Boeing plane builds up speed but the car manages to rule the road – only until the plane lifts off.

We’ll call it a draw, then.

The collaboration between Qantas and Tesla is an attempt to drive innovation for customers and sustainability in the transport industry.