Elon Musk responds to video of Tesla Model S Plaid reaching record hypercar speed
- Tesla Model S Plaid has set a new quarter-mile record
- The EV car has even beaten high-end hypercars
- Watch the Model S Plaid reaching record hypercar speed in the video below
Published on Jul 30, 2024 at 5:58 PM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Jul 30, 2024 at 6:18 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The Tesla Model S Plaid has recently set a new quarter-mile run record and it seems Elon Musk is quite pleased with it.
This new record makes the EV car one of the fastest-accelerating production cars, at least on paper.
Even Elon Musk reacted to this achievement as the Tesla Model S Plaid set a new quarter-mile record.
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Tesla Model S Plaid new quarter-mile record
In the record-breaking run, the Tesla Model S Plaid achieved an 8.56-second quarter-mile time at a speed of 162mph.
This new record also makes the Model S Plaid, the second-fastest car to reach a quarter mile.
It is just behind Pininfarina Battista with an 8.55-second time.
The EV car also beats out Rimac Nevera, which has broken several speed records by 0.02 seconds.
However, it should be noted that the EV car had some components removed to reduce the weight.
Other than weight, additional crucial factors affect the speed of a car, such as tire temperature and track conditions.
Under optimal conditions, it is possible to shave off quite a bit of time.
Despite the drag race modifications, the Tesla Model S Plaid remained close to the stock with no additional changes to its powertrain.
This shows the immense potential of the production model of the EV car.
Additionally, the Tesla Model S Plaid can also reach 0-60mph in 1.87 seconds.
Elon Musk’s reaction
With this kind of speed, it is definitely one of the fastest-accelerating production cars.
Even Elon Musk seemed quite pleased with the new record and even posted about it on his X account.
Although the Tesla Model S Plaid can reach speeds of 200mph, it is capped at 166mph.
This is for safety reasons and to protect the car components from extreme speeds.
Now, just imagine what the new Tesla Roadster will be capable of when it launches in 2025.
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
