Germany’s famous Nürburgring circuit is one of the most important sources of prestige for automobile manufacturers. It is equally important to make the fastest lap on the Nürburgring, which is an important test track in every sense with its structure that forces cars in every sense. In this regard, no matter what brand it is, it wants to hold the tour records.
Tesla Model S Plaid breaks electric vehicle lap record
The Nürburgring track has recently become a battleground for many brands. Recently, electric cars have started to have a say on the track, where many manufacturers compete to achieve the lap record. The two most prominent cars in this regard were the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.
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The race, which started in 2019 with Porsche Taycan breaking the Nürburgring electric cars lap record, escalated in 2021 when Tesla Model S Plaid captured the record with a lap time of 7:35,579. Since then, the rivalry between the two companies has intensified.
When we come to 2022, Porsche took the track with the Taycan Turbo S this time, and captured the Nürburgring serial production electric cars lap record again. Tesla’s response to the vehicle, which included a special performance kit to break the record, was not too late.
Tesla returned to the Nürburgring the other day, equipping its flagship model with the Track Package. Equipped with new brakes and tires, Tesla Model S managed to retake the record from Porsche. With a time of 7 minutes 25.231 seconds, the Model S Plaid, which improved the record by approximately 8 seconds, gave an eye to its opponent in this sense.
With the time achieved by the Tesla Model S Plaid, it found itself between the Ferrari Enzo and the Mercedes-AMG SLS Black Series. Its position in the fastest lap at the Nürburgring once again proves the success of the electric car.
The competition between Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan once again reveals the point of electric cars. So what do you think about the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan? You can share your views with us in the comments section.
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