Tesla is positioned as the world’s largest electric car company. Thanks to the electric cars it produces, the company holds many records and continues to break new records.
Tesla Model S Plaid was loved by many thanks to its speed. A new speed record came from the car, which was very fast, especially in acceleration. With the record, the vehicle has proven itself to a large extent!
Tesla Model S Plaid accelerated to 251 km / h in under 9 seconds!
Tesla Model S Plaid can produce 1020 horsepower. Unlike other cars, the vehicle accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 2 seconds and can easily reach high speeds. The vehicle set a new record by accelerating to 156 mph (251 km/h) in 8.94 seconds during the tests carried out in the past days.
Previously, the vehicle reached this speed in 9.23 seconds in tests. In the statement made by the owner of the record-breaking vehicle, it was reported that the vehicle was specially modified for this job. It is said that the weight of the vehicle has been greatly reduced compared to the normal version. No changes were made to the engine of the vehicle.
In the statements made, it was stated that this test trial had been worked on for a long time and at the end of the test, the tires of the vehicle were completely destroyed. A message from Elon Musk came under this record sharing on Twitter. Musk, Tesla’s CEO, replied, “Awesome.”
Tesla Model S Plaid has managed to attract all the attention since the day it was first introduced. In addition to the technologies it offers to its users, the power it offers manages to impress everyone. It is thought to be a pre-released version of the Tesla Roadster, which Tesla introduced in recent years.
The car has a 130 kWh battery, and the vehicle can travel approximately 628 km on a full charge. The price of the vehicle is slightly higher compared to other versions. The vehicle retails for around $130,000 in the US. So, what are your thoughts? Do you think Tesla Model S Plaid can break this record in the future? Do not forget to share your views with us in the comments section and on the SDN Forum.