The Tesla Model S Plaid, known for its impressive performance, recently competed against the $600,000 Lamborghini Revuelto in a series of drag races, rolling races, and brake tests. Despite the Revuelto's hybrid powertrain and lighter weight, the Model S Plaid often emerged victorious, showcasing its prowess even against high-end supercars. The Lamborghini Revuelto, while offering a unique and thrilling driving experience, comes at a significantly higher price point compared to the Tesla Model S Plaid.
The Tesla Model S Plaid, priced at $108,490, is the automaker's fastest and most expensive vehicle, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds and reaching a top speed of 200 mph. It recently set a lap record for a production electric vehicle at the Nürburgring track. However, in a quarter-mile test, it was beaten by the Lucid Air Sapphire. The Model S Plaid has an estimated range of 396 miles and boasts 1,020 horsepower. It comes with a range of features, including a 17-inch touchscreen, gaming capabilities, and a premium audio system. The base price can be further increased with various add-ons and customization options.
The Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack, which promised to significantly improve the physical Model S Plaid vehicle and its software, is officially out of stock just hours after its release. The package includes aluminum forged wheels, track-ready tires with brake fluid, new carbon silicon carbide rotors, and one-piece forged calipers with high-performance pads. The Carbon Ceramic Brake kit can be purchased separately through Tesla’s drop-down menu. The Model S Track Pack costs between $15,000 to $20,000.
Tesla's Model S Plaid with track pack set a new lap record for a production electric vehicle at Nürburgring, beating the previous record by over 8 seconds. The lap time of 7:25:231 was over 10 seconds faster than the factory Model S' record time and faster than the record achieved by Porsche's Taycan Turbo S with Performance Kit. Elon Musk applauded the Tesla Plaid racing team for the achievement. The Model S Plaid has a range of 396 miles, a top speed of 200 mph, and 1,020 horsepower.
Tesla's Model S Plaid Track Package, priced at $20,000, will be released in June and includes a carbon ceramic brake kit and wheel and tire package, allowing the car to reach 200 mph. The brake kit can be purchased separately for $15,000 and is required to unlock the top speed. This is a significant achievement for mass-production electric vehicles.
The Tesla Model S Plaid with the all-new Track Package has been tested by Top Gear, showcasing its 200mph top speed and track-ready upgrades including carbon ceramic brakes and forged aluminum wheels. The Track Package will be available for purchase next month, starting at $15,000, and can be equipped to new or retrofitted Model S Plaid vehicles. Despite no physical suspension upgrades, the kit addresses concerns around the EV's handling and weight on the track. Tesla's updates to its popular models suggest an upgrade to the Model S may be on the horizon.
Tesla has released a Performance Package for the Model S Plaid, which includes a carbon ceramic brake kit, high-performance brake pads, track-ready brake fluid, and Goodyear Supercar 3R tires. The package costs $15,000 to $20,000 and unlocks a top speed of 200 mph. The carbon ceramic brakes can also be purchased as a standalone option. However, the high cost of the package raises questions about why these features were not included in the car from the beginning.
Tesla has introduced a new Model S Plaid "Track Package" that unlocks the EV's top speed of 200 mph. The package includes a carbon ceramic brake kit and several enhancements for an additional $15,000 or upgraded wheels and tires optimized for performance for $20,000. The package will be available to order starting in June for those interested in speed and have a deep wallet.
Tesla has unveiled a $20,000 track package for the Model S Plaid that includes a carbon ceramic brake kit and a wheel and tire package optimized for performance and track usage, allowing the vehicle to reach its promised top speed of 200 MPH. The track package will be available in June 2023 and can be purchased from the Tesla app.
Tesla has launched a new Track Package for the Model S Plaid that unlocks the all-electric sedan’s 200-mile-per-hour top speed, as well as bringing some nice extras that should make the American EV perform better on the track. The package includes forged aluminum wheels, track-ready tires and brake fluid, new carbon-silicon carbide rotors, and one-piece forged calipers with high-performance pads. The whole kit, which will be available from June 2023, costs between $15,000 – $20,000, depending on what an owner chooses from the components list.
