No more testing at the Nürburgring for at least one of the Tesla Model S Plaid prototypes. After a week of intensive tests on the mythical German track, one of the prototypes said "enough is enough".
A situation that, despite being uncomfortable, is something relatively common, especially during the development phase of a new model. Remember that underneath the appearance of a conventional Tesla Model S, Tesla's new electric motors actually hide.
This “red” Tesla Model S is believed to be the most radical version the brand has taken to the Nürburgring — the only one capable of a lap around 7:20 seconds. Unlike other prototypes, this is the one that allegedly has a completely bare interior, high-performance tires and suspensions, and ceramic brakes.
According to Tesla, the Model S Plaid will return to the Nürburgring in a month for new tests, where it will try to lower the reference time even further. Objective? 7:05.
Data from our track tests indicates that Model S Plaid can achieve 7:20 at the Nürburgring.
With some improvements, 7:05 may be possible when Model S returns next month.
— Tesla (@Tesla) September 19, 2019
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