Tesla Snatches Back Production EV ‘Ring Record With Model S Plaid Track Package car auto cars
After losing out to the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, the Tesla Model S Plaid has reclaimed its throne as the fastest production EV around the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Thanks to the new Track Package, the Model S was able to manage a time of 7:25.23 around the 12.94-mile circuit.‘s time of 7:33.35, and just over 10 seconds faster than the Plaid’s old time of 7:35.579.
What’s even more impressive is that the only new mechanical components on this car were wheels, brakes, and tires, which goes to show how much those have an impact on track performance.More specifically, the $15,000+ Track Package includes a set of 20-inch Zero-G wheels wrapped in Goodyear Supercar 3R tires, which frame a set of carbon ceramic brakes with 6-piston calipers up front and 4-piston calipers at the rear.
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