Tesla's Record-Busting Streak: Model S Plaid Defies Gravity Again!
Alright, folks. Just when you thought the Tesla Model S Plaid had taken its performance to the upper echelons of lunacy, the mad scientists over at Tesla went ahead and had another crack at it. Yes, they have beaten their own record. It's like Elon Musk woke up one morning, looked at the Plaid's record, and said, "Nope, that's not ludicrous enough!"
And don't get me wrong. This isn't your grandfather's Sunday cruiser or some politically correct hybrid that's about as exciting as watching paint dry. No, this is the Bugatti of electric cars, and it's as subtle as a firecracker in a henhouse.
Picture this: you're sat in this unassuming electric car at a drag strip, and you floor the accelerator. The next thing you know, you've traversed a quarter mile in just 8.73 seconds, reaching speeds of 157.8 mph. It's the kind of performance that makes the space shuttle seem like a horse-drawn cart.
Tesla, bless their cotton socks, bragged that this family car could shoot from 0 to 60 mph faster than you can say 'environmentally friendly' - in under 2 seconds. Sure, you'd need the right conditions, the stars to be perfectly aligned, and perhaps the gravitational pull of a passing asteroid, but hey, who's counting?
Now, Tesla promised their four-door family carriage would cover a quarter mile in about 9.23 seconds at 155 mph. Turns out, it was more like a promise from a used-car salesman; the car's been beating that time as if it's going out of style.
Check out the video below, capturing Tesla as it clocks an astounding 7:25.231 lap time on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife.
The Model S Plaid comes fitted with not one, not two, but three electric motors, kicking out an unhinged 1,020 horsepower. It's the equivalent of strapping a Saturn V rocket to the back of your car and hoping for the best. Despite this, it's a tad too chubby to lead the pack, particularly against those aerodynamically superior electric speed demons.
In comparison, the swanky $2 million Rimac Nevera hypercar recently set the quarter mile record at a mind-boggling 8.23 seconds. But let's face it, that's not a car for you and me. That's for those with gold-plated toilet seats. The Model S Plaid's records, however, are a testament to the sheer power of a family car gone wild.
In the end, whether you're a fan of electric cars or not, you have to admit, it's somewhat amusing to see a luxury family sedan go all Bruce Banner and turn into the Hulk when provoked. There's something uniquely 'Tesla' about that.
