The Tesla Model S Plaid, equipped with the all-new Track Package, took to the track to prove itself in a video of the first 200 mph drive.
As if the Tesla Model S Plaid wasn’t “ridiculous” enough, America’s favorite EV brand took it to the next level earlier this week with the launch of the “Track Package.” Along with a set of track-ready tyres, big carbon ceramic brakes and forged aluminum wheels, it also comes with a suite of software upgrades, most notably unlocking the super sedan’s 200mph top speed. To test this upcoming performance kit, Top Gear took the Model S Plaid with the Track Pack on a first drive to put it through its paces.
The Top Gear segment was released on YouTube yesterday and has already garnered hundreds of thousands of views. During its tests, the well-known TV series circled the Model S Plaid on the Circuit Paul Richard in France.
The upcoming Tesla Track Package, which was recently added to the Tesla Store website, will go on sale next month but unfortunately comes at a rather high price point, starting at $15,000. The kit can either be installed in all-new Model S Plaid vehicles or retrofitted for Plaids model year 2021 and later. It should be noted that customers can also choose to buy parts of the complete kit, such as: B. the carbon ceramic brake kit or the “Zero-G” wheel and tire kit.
The new Track Package tackles some of the biggest concerns track-day enthusiasts have been discussing since the Plaid sedan’s launch. Due to the relatively high weight of the e-car, it has problems, especially when cornering. Despite its incredible power, it is not always able to get it to the ground due to this handling problem.
Curiously, the upcoming performance kit doesn’t include any physical upgrades to the vehicle’s suspension that could dramatically improve the Model S’ track potential. Luckily, third-party offerings are available for those building a full-fat race car.
Looking ahead, with Tesla finally rolling out a slew of updates to its most popular models, including the Model 3 “Project Highland” and Model Y “Project Juniper,” an upgrade to the Model S could be right around the corner. And while the vehicle is already a potent performance vehicle, many are excited to see what Tesla’s craziest engineers will come up with for the next generation.
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