Tesla’s Model S Plaid now holds two faster lap times than the Porsche Taycan.
Tesla set a new lap record for a production electric vehicle with its Model S Plaid at the famous Nürburgring race course in Germany on Saturday, 3 June 2023.
It beat the previous record by more than eight seconds. However, it was equipped with Tesla’s $20,000 Track Pack system that upgrades its components and software to achieve the feat. “Model S Plaid with track pack just set a new lap record for a production EV at Nürburgring,” the companyIt was essentially competing with itself, with the previous record also held by the Tesla Model S Plaid. However, the lap time was set based on a 12.8-mile version of the Nürburgring track.This means Tesla currently holds two faster lap times than its nearest competitor in terms of performance — the Porsche Taycan.its new Track Pack on Sunday, 4 June 2023.
It also includes 20-inch staggered “Zero-G” wheels with Goodyear Supercar 3R tyres. Tesla sells the ceramic brake kit separately for $15,000 for those who have already upgraded their wheels and tyres.
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