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Breaking Tesla is trying for a Laguna Seca lap record in Model S Plaid

Tesla is trying for a Laguna Seca lap record in Model S Plaid

The first time we see an active rear spoiler on a Model S.
By Michael Cantu 6h ago
Races and Chases Engineering Explained: No, Model S Plaid can't hit 60 mph in under 2 seconds

Engineering Explained: No, Model S Plaid can't hit 60 mph in under 2 seconds

And he's got a whiteboard full of figures to prove it!
By Tom Moloughney 06 May 2021
Interview Chris Harris talks about Tesla Model S Plaid, its sprint time and the yoke

Chris Harris talks about Tesla Model S Plaid, its sprint time and the yoke

Hitting sixty from nought in under two seconds in an unmodified, road-legal saloon is certainly something.
By Andrei Nedelea 01 April 2021
Spy photos New Tesla Model S sightings show the Plaid badge and yoke steering wheel

New Tesla Model S sightings show the Plaid badge and yoke steering wheel

We finally see the Plaid badge.
By Michael Cantu 31 March 2021
Spy photos Is this the refreshed Tesla Model S Plaid spotted testing in Fremont?

Is this the refreshed Tesla Model S Plaid spotted testing in Fremont?

According to the Tesla fan who posted the video, the car was de-badged and it had tinted windows.
By Andrei Nedelea 10 February 2021
Official Tesla Model X Plaid revealed with more go, new interior, crazy steering wheel

Tesla Model X Plaid revealed with more go, new interior, crazy steering wheel

The Model X Plaid can hit sixty in 2.5 seconds, it has 1,020 bhp, 340 miles range and torque vectoring.
By Andrei Nedelea 29 January 2021
Breaking Tesla Model S updated with wild new interior and epic Plaid + model

Tesla Model S updated with wild new interior and epic Plaid + model

A welcome update after years on the market.
By Clint Simone 28 January 2021
Spy photos Refreshed Tesla Model S spotted testing: Or is it Plaid? See it here

Refreshed Tesla Model S spotted testing: Or is it Plaid? See it here

These new shots show a hotter-looking Model S is at least in the testing phase.
By Eric Loveday 25 January 2021
Spy photos Tesla Model S Plaid prototype spotted bearing telltale modifications

Tesla Model S Plaid prototype spotted bearing telltale modifications

The prototype had widened wings, chrome delete, revised headlights, different diffuser and unique wheels.
By Andrei Nedelea 05 January 2021
Green Elon Musk: Tesla Model S Plaid to have structural battery, 4680 cells

Elon Musk: Tesla Model S Plaid to have structural battery, 4680 cells

And the latest 4680 lithium-ion cells will make up the structure.
By Mark Kane 04 October 2020
Races and Chases Watch Tesla Model S Plaid record lap at Laguna Seca

Watch Tesla Model S Plaid record lap at Laguna Seca

A year ago, the Tesla Model S Plaid beat the record for 4-door saloons. Now, it's much quicker.
By Steven Loveday 25 September 2020
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid order placed, but it may not be allowed at tracks

Tesla Model S Plaid order placed, but it may not be allowed at tracks

At least, without a roll cage and a parachute.
By Steven Loveday 24 September 2020
Official Tesla Model S Plaid announced - 200 mph, 520-mile range, $139k

Tesla Model S Plaid announced - 200 mph, 520-mile range, $139k

It will have the best Nurburgring track time of any production car ever.
By Steven Loveday 23 September 2020
Manufacturing / Production Tesla Model S Plaid expected to be hugely profitable

Tesla Model S Plaid expected to be hugely profitable

With a big price tag and just a few changes compared to the regular Model S, the Plaid version should be a real money-maker for Tesla.
By Eric Loveday 09 March 2020
Rumours Tesla Model S Plaid versus Porsche Taycan: Matchup expected this week

Tesla Model S Plaid versus Porsche Taycan: Matchup expected this week

And Motor Trend is expected to conduct the testing.
By Eric Loveday 03 February 2020
Rumours Tesla Cybertruck Plaid could have 800 bhp And 1,000 lb-ft of torque

Tesla Cybertruck Plaid could have 800 bhp And 1,000 lb-ft of torque

How's that for power?
By Jacob Oliva 24 November 2019
Concept Cars Musk confirms bigger battery for Tesla Model S/X Plaid

Musk confirms bigger battery for Tesla Model S/X Plaid

How much bigger though remains a mystery.
By Eric Loveday 08 November 2019
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid at Nuburgring beats Taycan by 29 seconds

Tesla Model S Plaid at Nuburgring beats Taycan by 29 seconds

It's an unofficial time, but still it shows that the Model S Plaid is no joke.
By Eric Loveday 05 November 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Red Tesla Model S Plaid reportedly crashed at Nurburgring

Red Tesla Model S Plaid reportedly crashed at Nurburgring

It's now out of commission, with just the blue Model S Plaid left out on the track.
By Eric Loveday 24 October 2019
02:46 Spy photos Mean Tesla Model S spied in action at the Nurburgring

Mean Tesla Model S spied in action at the Nurburgring

Tesla has returned for another run.
By Nico Ylanan 22 October 2019
Concept Cars Tesla Model S 'Plaid' production update

Tesla Model S 'Plaid' production update

It seems the 'Plaid' powertrain, as well as the Model S used at the Ring will become available to order sooner rather than later.
By Steven Loveday 17 October 2019
Spy photos Tesla Model S Plaid spied back at the Nurburgring with some changes

Tesla Model S Plaid spied back at the Nurburgring with some changes

Just as Tesla promised.
By Anthony Alaniz 16 October 2019
Concept Cars Tesla Model S Plaid powertrain: Everything we know

Tesla Model S Plaid powertrain: Everything we know

We don't know everything about the Model S Plaid powertrain, but we know enough to make some detailed observations.
By George Bower 26 September 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Watch broke down Tesla Model S Plaid get rescued at Nurburgring

Watch broke down Tesla Model S Plaid get rescued at Nurburgring

The cause is unknown, but this Model S needed a tow.
By Eric Loveday 21 September 2019
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