The Tesla Model S Plaid continues to push boundaries and set new records in the world of high-performance cars. Despite the arrival of rivals, Tesla's flagship vehicle remains at the forefront of the industry.
When the Plaid was initially introduced, achieving the impressive statistics that Tesla promised seemed challenging. However, there are always new approaches to explore.
Upon its launch, the Model S Plaid earned the title of the quickest-accelerating passenger car to date. Tesla claimed it could sprint from zero to 60 mph in as little as 1.99 seconds. Later, it was discovered that such numbers could be attained with a treated track and near-perfect conditions on every front. The calculation also included the standard one-foot rollout.
Tesla initially stated that the Model S Plaid could complete a quarter-mile sprint in 9.23 seconds at 155 mph. However, the record was surpassed shortly after the car's release and has continued to improve over time.
Equipped with three electric motors producing an astounding 1,020 peak horsepower, the Model S Plaid boasts a top speed of 200 mph. Despite its immense power and incredible acceleration, the car's larger size and weight present challenges when competing against more streamlined fully electric rivals.
The new world record was set at Napierville Dragway by the Tesla Plaid Racing car, which has undergone significant modifications. The Tesla Plaid Racing channel diligently worked to reduce the vehicle's weight, resulting in a reduction of over 700 pounds.
During the record-setting runs, the car carried only the driver, weighing in at 245 pounds. In addition to the remarkable 8.73-second run at 157.8 mph, the driver also achieved an 8.77-second run at 157 mph, which he referred to as a burnout zone run.
Impressively, Tesla Plaid Racing recorded exceptional 60-foot times of 1.34 and 1.36 seconds, along with a 5.63-second time in the eighth-mile run.
In comparison, the $2 million Rimac Nevera electric hypercar recently set a quarter-mile record at 8.23 seconds, which is truly remarkable. However, it's important to note that the Nevera is not a family-friendly luxury car accessible to the masses. This further highlights the outstanding achievements of the Model S Plaid.
