I Owe Tesla an Apology. Model S Plaid Track Pack DELIVERS.

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00:00 Intro/Specs/Modes
07:05 Lap
15:36 Impressions

[@StevenPeeters]

Thank you Misha for showing me and letting me experience what this car can do! Had a blast out there! Too bad the superbike got in the way, but still an epic run!

[@Ven100]

Thank you for bringing the car 🙌

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

very cool to see what the carcan do. Going to the Tesla dealer to see about getting one.

[@MTRides]

Thanks om langs te gaan en ons deze video te bezorgen. Zalig om te zien!!

[@RooT2K20]

Awesome lap! Great to see the car performing so well

[@Supraman9l]

Do you know if Tesla updated the suspension settings in track mode for plaids without the track pack?

[@xjeeper]

We are still talking about a street legal production car with 5 seats and a big boot. This is absolutely insane.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Nonsense!!! It's about almost the same with 600 petrol sedans! Imagine if those sedans has also 1000hp!

[@carholic-sz3qv]

There is nothing insane about this! I've seen a 900hp Audi rs7 do 363kmh(not top speed) because of tires limitation!

[@moltres5740]

@@carholic-sz3qv What kind of comparison is that? They don't have 1000. They only have 600. So they are a lot slower.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@moltres5740 they are not alot slower when you compare their laptimes lol!!!! Try again! Also why can it only tow 5000lbs!? The big Porsche cayenne with 640hp tows about over 7000lbs just to mention!

[@albertoboraso8000]

Go cry somewhere else it’s a family sedan that is crazy fast even if it has been thought as a comfort daily car.

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

That thing was FLYING! 😳

[@connerplace8617]

Love your channel

[@ryndrssn]

Forrest in the Green Hell ft. Misha in the future? That would be fun to watch

[@Matia-ds9db]

Ogni 15 secondi perdi 1 per cento di batteria. Bella cagata l'elettrico

[@hagestad]

yes it was and then less than a half lap later quarter flying - battery power reduced

[@A-Ylover0FtheLordJesus]

@@connerplace8617repent and believe the gospel of Jesus

[@ureviews]

The way the owner of the car stayed calm... commendable!

[@brois841]

Impressive considering he said that's his first time on the track. I'd expect people to be scared, especially passing so closely and quickly.

[@gregoryj99]

Yeah but he WAS scared at a few points 😂. Not that I blame him.

[@jeffery672002]

I don't know. The sunglasses where hiding his reaction fairly well but I think he was close to shitting himself about 60% of the time 🤣

[@Vourn-75]

All I see is that his soul left him right at the first acceleration

[@Elaba_]

His soul couldn't follow.

[@JeLifeCoach]

Misha’s honesty and humility is a large part of this channels success.

[@elfferich1212]

Indeed!

[@Globbs]

I didn't like how he justified bottoming out that manual Murcielago. Owner clearly didn't want to damage it but Misha continued.

[@JeLifeCoach]

@@Globbs no one is perfect. He probably learned a lot from that. But Mischa can’t take responsibility for how a cars suspension behaves - if you ask him to push it - then he will - consequences more due to pushing than bad driving.

[@rcajavus8141]

its a learnt behavior as any psychologist would explain it, super common in sociopaths

[@oggyoggy1299]

Haha!

[@autochap4745]

It's just crazy to see such insane acceleration

[@vab120]

For 1min before battery temp engages limp mode. Ridiculous

[@baesic4239]

Just imagine the rimac when that hits the ring :o

[@jamesblonde2271]

Astonishing, I wouldn't like to do the moose test in one.

[@bernhardjordan9200]

Just for a short period of time, then it gets hot

[@jacobjensen5759]

​@@jamesblonde2271teslas beat any other car in their specific segments for the moose test. Safest cars out there and it's not even close.

[@kuladeeluxe]

Very impressive how calm the passenger is at 250 plus in a corner. Passed everything like it was standing still.

[@Noukz37]

Our dude has aikido weapons in his trunk... Going on a nordschleife lap with Misha is a breeze for him. :)

[@gordonsamuels4878]

He did mention to the test driver Misha at the beginning that he had clocked 328 kph on the Autobahn on his way to the race track that very morning. It was also obvious that he was a wealthy, successful, intelligent individual.

[@NotADuncon]

@@gordonsamuels4878 not dunking on the dude but doing 328kph tells you he is inteligent?

[@kelly2631]

going 328 and not being 6 ft under requires at least some intelligence, I suppose@@NotADuncon

[@NotADuncon]

@@kelly2631 lol. On a highway in a car with advanced driver assists, long wheelbase and heavy weight. Have you driven a car that is not a nissan micra?

[@jimspace]

I’m as much impressed with his driving skills as I am with what this car is capable of

[@Arunkumar-bg5xk]

The guy doesn't even break a sweat !! 😅

[@JayCreates]

Absolutely!

[@andy372]

I’m more impressed with the passenger’s straight face. I was suffering just watching what my car can do. Literally sweating just from watching. Anyone else?

[@ColtonboughnerS]

And it’s his first time on a track!

[@Kerouac80]

The acceleration is out of this world and almost scary to watch 😅

[@larssonk22]

objects in the mirror maybe -closer- futher away than they appear

[@DanLMH]

Lol it's absolutely wild how rapid he dropped an M5 😂

[@Scyrixus]

I'm shocked beyond belief by that first acceleration. Putting out that power with all the weight... like it's nothing!

[@anonony9081]

Amazing to see such a heavy car pull away from a bike like it was standing still

[@adamriese3610]

Bmw M2 looked like a 218i 😄

[@KainniaK]

It's really really really batshit insane that you can spend between 100 to 150K dollars and end up with a car that accelerates faster then many million dollar super-sport cars.

[@Cal3000]

A Camaro ZL1 1LE is $70k and 9 seconds faster than the Plaid around the track 6 years ago. It’s not really that insane as there a quite a few cheaper cars setting faster times.

[@POVShotgun]

Yea but u pay for it in different ways. Weight feeling etc waiting to charge knowing your investment is most likely to go belly up

[@kennyg1358]

​@@POVShotgunsmart car people love Teslas

[@shaakti4051]

@@Cal3000 Also the XE SV Project 8 which is a 4-seater sedan, many cheaper cars are faster.

[@Muskar2]

@@Cal3000 That's fair, but what's impressive about Tesla's vehicle is that it can do all this and still be a very practical family car without any modifications. Specialized sports- or hypercars don't have that flexibility.

[@comeberza]

I dont understand the hate on the plaid. It is mind bending for the money. I prefer the plaid over the new c63. In fact, I'm sure the plaid is cheaper to run, more fun and more exciting than a hybrid 2 ton compact sedan. Very honest video Misha, I'm not a tesla fan boy or anything, im just a guy who appreciates good KZbin content, honesty and enjoyment

[@Wirmish]

Because panel gap...

[@ouethojlkjn]

@@Wirmish that’s what a c63 owner mumbles to himself as he is left in the dust.

[@JT-xq2hv]

@@ouethojlkjn C63 owner will suddenly start caring about dash materials.

[@UltimateTViptv]

@@JT-xq2hv excatly I had a guy say oh the interior is boring..... lol Im like who picks up a car magazine strickly to look at the interior. I own a plaid... and Ive owned fast and luxary cars.... The plaid by far is most fun ive had in a long time.... Sure it doesnt grab the attention of a super car but the fact that I have the fastest car on the streets, and can drive everyday for normal use is a plus.

[@bilbonob548]

@@Wirmish hasn't been an issue for nearly half a decade.

[@JHKCF]

It’s funny when Misha does a video and says something like, “ I’m not going to push it too hard and just get a feel for it” and proceeds to fly by everything else on the road.

[@tracewaybos]

Anyone else yelling at the motorcyclist to get out of the way?😎

[@TranceFur]

Yes sir, I was yelling out loud at my phone too :cool_guy_sunglasses:

[@William-Bill-Munny]

My TV has part of a ham sandwich hanging on the screen!!!

[@ritterkeks]

to anyone not familiar with going fast on motorbikes: you cannot see the mirrors when lying flat on the bike during high speed sections. even if you could you alter your body and therefore your head position so significantly between going fast, slowing down, doing slower corners, those little mirrors are not able to provide you with a wide and clear picture of what’s behind you…. „looking in the rearview mirror“ is not a quick glance for bikers, its an action you take when its possible to do so

[@LOLHICRONO]

@@ritterkeks so...keep right then?

[@MegaWilderness]

It's a public road. Did you want to barbecue the occupants? The battery had enough trouble being yellow-flagged twice. Besides the battery caused more havoc to the speed than the rider

[@tommyallen8072]

Pretty clear that the battery heat and tyre were the limiting factor here. Good to see some progress from tesla

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Teslas progress is so far the biggest in whole industry, look at Audi giving rs7 performance 30 more hp 😂

[@sooocheesy]

It's not the battery. With a larger radiator and enough coolant flow increase you could keep the battery at room temp.

[@miguellopez3392]

​@sooocheesy you will increase the weight of the car significantly trying to keep 750kw system at room tempature.

[@uraniumcranium2613]

Tyres? lol the tyres work on any other car, its just too heavy. That and the battery overheating.

[@-_--le3zk]

​@@lukabosnjak3829not all cars are about 3000 hp bro

[@Slaphappy1975]

Relaxing to drive in urban traffic. Incredbile GT. insane storage space. And now half-decent track car. Best all-round car in the world, no contest

[@sigabiz]

Agreed

[@hadyanth]

Agreed it ticks a lot of boxes. But the interior is just lifeless.

[@Tschacki_Quacki]

@@hadyanth I like the interiors a lot, especially at night when you turn off the interior lightings. The darkness has the most relaxing vibe while driving 😎

[@sigabiz]

@@hadyanth I can see how people would think that - it’s no AMG or RR interior LOL, but most people knows Tesla is a software company above all... Every time I do a pull or launch, it’s a visceral experience and gets my heart rate up… far from “lifeless” IMO :-)

[@trancenut81]

@@hadyanth - Yeah so bad that it does not look like a cheap vodka bar at night with those chintzy gazillion color LED lights.

[@danisantabarbara5931]

Brutal, I also stand corrected with my Tesla friends, track pack is outstanding. Many thanks to the owner for letting us enjoy such a great machine.

[@mihaiceclan9849]

Tesla is brutal but it will never be in top 20 times on Nurburging. It's painful to watch such a heavy car on track. Electric cars are not sports cars! Those are fast in straight line but as I said, Tesla probably will never be in top 20 Nurburging times (maybe Roasdster but I would say not even that).

[@mubbywub]

@@mihaiceclan9849it’s a $150k electric family sedan loaded with technology, which is completely different from every car in the top 20

[@st-ex8506]

@@mihaiceclan9849 OK! Let's put 5 adults and luggage in all these top 20 cars and the Tesla, and see which one gets the best time. What I mean is that these to 20 cars are made for the track (are they even street legal?); my wife wouldn't dare driving any of them. The Tesla is a full-size 5-place saloon which is perfectly well behaved on the road. So, no, it is indeed no pure racer (which race car has 5 seats?)... but it is an incredibly well-designed car... if even Misha was impressed!

[@mihaiceclan9849]

@@st-ex8506 sorry, my mistake, Tesla Plaid is not even in top 60 Nurburgring time. The thing is that Tesla is not a track car and can not even keep up with a M3 Competition for example, because of the weight. The weight on that car is insane! My definition of a fast car is: max 1700 kg and 500+ hp. I'm sure there are family cars that can compete with Tesla regarding performance, one would be Porsche Panamera, Audi RS6, BMW M5 and so on. Beware I said compete on a track not in a drag race.🙂

[@st-ex8506]

​@@mihaiceclan9849 Tesla Plaid is indeed around 60th time of all street-legal cars, but more like 30th when taking out multiple entries of the same model. It is also the fastest 5-place... and also the fastest car with heated and ventilated seats which can fart. 😉 I see no Porsche Panamera, Audi RS or BMW M5 in that list... so it is the fastest family career on the Ring. But you are correct: it is no optimal track car! Who said it was? Not Tesla, who doesn't even pay lip service to racing... with the exception of beating the Porsche Taycan on the Ring!

[@MajorLazer182]

This is impressive... especially the first part of the track this thing achieves speeds which many racecars dont. We have to remember this is a 5-seater "luxury" sedan

[@AERONOOB]

one that you can go fast with, without bothering everyone around you with massive sound.

[@Lieferandoexe]

@@AERONOOBi enjoy the Sound tho 😔

[@AERONOOB]

@@Lieferandoexe i get that. But other people around, usually do not.

[@JT-xq2hv]

@@Lieferandoexe The amount of ICE engines that actually sound good is incredibly tiny. More often than not they just sound loud and shitty. I say that as a former turbo four enthusiast.

[@MrZillas]

@MajorLazer182 - Luxury, lol. Sorry, luxury.exe not found. Please try again. Very impressive how 40% battery were gone after 9 minutes of not even full performance, that was a lot rolling around. Nice city-car though.

[@Hans-Yolo]

Bigger radiator would be great to get rid of the battery heat. If your are willing to give up the Frunk you could install a bigger aftermarket radiator ( if somebody would ever sell such a thing ) with bigger Fans

[@StevenPeeters]

The radiator is already a lot bigger and takes up most of the space in the front.

[@plaidmode8606]

radiator is huge. when on track mode it makes as much noise as a gas engine

[@StevenPeeters]

@@plaidmode8606 And it actually prioritises the motor and battery cooling. Later that day it was having a problem keeping the inside of the car cool when doing the top speed runs. And as you said: noisy as hell in track mode

[@alpenfoxvideo7255]

@@StevenPeetersdoes it use the AC to pump out more heat from the battery?

[@StevenPeeters]

@@alpenfoxvideo7255 The radiator has 2 separate circuits, but it uses the coolant loops for powertrain and interior inn series with the HV battery cooling via the octovalve at a rate of 28 liters per minute for maximum battery and power train cooling. Because of the massive heat absorption I guess that the cabin can't be chilled as much. That where the called seats come in handy 🙂

[@KawsKoA]

Oh, I've been waiting for a video like this to be created. Thanks a lot for showing the Track Pack the way you did. I think the development this car is undergoing is awesome to see. Besides, more videos are to come hopefully. Lets see a lap under ideal circumstances soon!

[@user-vi5zn3mi9u]

The way the owner of the car stayed calm... commendable!. Watching the tire pressure grow, great car, and great driver, well done.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

This car picks up speed so rapidly that it would be scary to drive it without seeing the speedometer because you could end up with insane speeds to familiar corners. For example, not many cars can do ~270 km/h to the first compression on tourist lap around 7:15.

[@FfortheT]

That section I found really impressive, too! But I was shocked to see 30% of the battery gone and reduced power output in half a lap. I mean, I really dig electric cars but this is not good.

[@whatashave]

@@FfortheT that's like saying it's shocking to see 30% of Usain Bolt's breath gone in the first half of a marathon. they're simply not made for tracking

[@subuntu]

@@whatashave Entirely different. No standard ICE road car is going to use 30% of it's fuel tank in 6 or 7 miles, nor any standard road car is going to go into a reduced power mode in 6 or 7 miles due to overheating.

[@jimi272]

@@subuntuBugatti Chiron entered the chat

[@subuntu]

@@jimi272 Note I was talking about "standard" road cars and for what it's worth, if the Chiron drove flat out it would still only use 1 gallon to cover the distance the Plaid went into limp mode. Chiron does 7.8mile/gallon at full chat and won't be overheating in that time.

[@Xitronix]

the way it just rockets out of corners is insane

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Nothing special

[@pjanoo6973]

​@@carholic-sz3qvWhat do you drive buddy?

[@TfGamess]

@@carholic-sz3qv Yeah, only like Chiron performance for $100.000

[@dielaughing73]

All the torque, all the time! It's basically an unfair advantage over ICE vehicles.

[@dblezi]

AWD and 1K HP will do that!

[@markhodges1276]

I could watch 7:05 to 7:18 over and over again. That is just INSANE.

[@s4awd2]

Nice!. I retrofited to the round wheel. SOOOO MUCH BETTER! Plus you keep your yoke so you can switch back if you want but you won't

[@Afilon]

Very damn good for a big, heavy, four door sedan. And the acceleration past other cars is just incredible! Hope the roadster cools its batteries better and is a lot lighter. This should be the benchmark for a good (fast) EV: can it survive a full lap by a pro without overheating the battery, the motor or the brakes?

[@scuph]

The "heavy" excuse will not work for much longer. All cars are going to be this heavy or more. Even the Rimac Nevera weighs more than the Model S.

[@guitariste47]

How much does this car cost?

[@bernhardkreindl4379]

​@@guitariste47with track pack 140k i think

[@ihavearequest1]

@@guitariste47 108k for no upgrades except for plaid. 112k for plaid + 21" wheels. 132k for plaid + 21" wheels + track pack. Then there are probably 1-2k of transfer & other fees

[@iggywow]

We've been "hoping the roadster2" for like 10 years now isn't it. Like it was supposed to see production this year and now it was postponed til likely early 2025?? I don't think the car will exist at this point. Like many said you'd be better off buying stocks in tesla than putting in a deposit on that thing

[@captain_context9991]

Apology. why? You rightly pointed out that their previous car was trash. THIS is probably much closer to what they were actually driving when claiming the record. Which is why it took them no time at all to "develop" it.

[@mgcharoudin]

You're not wrong! However I did say that their record would be impossible with the stock suspension with just a few software tricks. After driving it, I guess it is. Old car is still horrible. Track pack makes it safe, fast and fun. It should come from factory like that imo. Imagine 992 GT3 RS having all the aero and brakes being offered as "extra".

[@Sbinott0]

@@mgcharoudini mean 99.9% of people are not going to take the plaid to the track, so it makes sense that this is an option for those that, you know, want to actually take their car to the track

[@captain_context9991]

@@mgcharoudin Eeexactly.

[@mgcharoudin]

@@Sbinott0 No, but they can take it on a roadtrip, hit a bump that sends them off the road. Or their brakes will simply not stop them.

[@mhsohel47]

@@mgcharoudin Thanks for your honesty. And i think you were right in traditional thinking of suspension setup. No automaker can change the suspension (hardware) with just a ota software update (without going to dealership). Tesla is not a just car company, its another dimension like magic. Future of racing is going to be cool. Imagine a plaid 1300 kg of weight instead of 2200 kg. It can do sub 7 easily.

[@Malar1898]

So the conclusion is: Overheats after 1/3 lap even with a yellow zone and backing off during the high speed section and you can't run two laps because the Battery would be empty. Gotcha, Track Pack = Marketing only

[@rapsoulhs]

I think it's my first time that I see Misha "struggling" that much with G force acceleration! Like from a good perspective, it must be insane to drive the car! Awesome vid as always!

[@victorprietoiglesias2846]

Mira el vídeo del honda civic,eso es conducir,lo q ha hecho con el tesla es jugar a la play

[@macbitz]

Wow it may still have one or two shortcomings, but that acceleration is obscene! What a great drive.

[@pedrohenriques2171]

On top of unparalleled content you always retract and apologize when it's due, and that's the way to do it. Great stuff.... I bet you got curious to drive it again with the light wheels and semi-slicks (I think it's PZero Super Trofeo/Trofeo R)

[@radicalrick9587]

*The nicest thing was no one was passing you, not even close.* *Everyone you passed quickly became a fly on the mirror.*

[@Windows98R]

The plaid is the real life equivalent of “let’s max out every slider and see what happens”. What you get is a 5 door sedan that flies past supercars and can take corners while weighing like a brick

[@docsaaab]

Watching the tire pressure grow, great car, and great driver, well done

[@patmanrick]

Respect for being open about your opinions on the track pack, the last plaid run looked sketchy as hell, this one looked smooth - incredible if the software really was the only difference between the cars!

[@4literv6]

Plus the brakes, unlocked 200mph speed and better soc. Crazy though what tesla can do with ota updates. 😎

[@uraniumcranium2613]

@@4literv6 Still overheats, a MASSIVE problem. Also if the battery didnt overheat the brakes would with all the extra power.

[@alexz8373]

@@uraniumcranium2613 Plaid is still faster than most when overheating… And no break overheating.

[@patmanrick]

@@uraniumcranium2613 yeah bits it's a 5 door family sedan with Netflix and cooled/heated seats etc. not a track car per se, so ability to do a couple of laps of a normal track at full power safely is all you really need even for a track mode. Most people who track the car won't drive it as hard as a professional obviously so it would probably do a full lap without heat issues for them, which is all you really need.

[@4literv6]

@@uraniumcranium2613 the actual owner explained why it overheated, as well as misha himself commented on the ambient temp. Somehow a pro driver got it to match a Ferrari enzo around the green hell. Mission accomplished to team tesla. 👍🏻😎

[@northshoreplaid]

Thank you Misha for the HONESTY!!!! Great Video!! And Steven for bringing the car to the track...

[@Berretotube]

OMFG. Insane - CGI IRL. Respect to Misha, masterful skills…respect to old mate in the passenger’s seat…as chilled as a mere mortal could be.

[@floriannieuwenhuizen4071]

As a biker, when your fully on it it's hard to look in the mirrors on most bikes because your moving alot. It's not often a biker needs to look out for high power and grip Porsches and BMWs

[@eyecandyquartz8494]

I thought same thing plus that thing is quiet af its not like a real race where the drivers are getting call outs from sum1 on there team . he was passing ppl lie he was in a video game an had fastest car in game..lol

[@PetrLohnicky]

I don’t think Misha was mad about the biker, just wished he could have the way.

[@Cipher160]

When you’re on the Ring you should always expect someone faster. Bikes get passed like clockwork on the Ring.

[@Cipher160]

@@eyecandyquartz8494Unless it’s NASCAR there isn’t a spotter always telling the driver who’s coming up on them. In multi class racing it’s all on the drivers.

[@SuperAdventureR1301]

That's why most race tracks with even a double digit IQ will separate car and bike track days. Cars and bikes should not mix in that environment, and the Germans are morons for allowing it happen.

[@vittorio870]

Thanks Misha for these enjoyable rides with you. For most of us this is as near as we will ever get to the nuburgring 😊

[@sylvainjamais904]

Great to see such improvements are possible. Hopefully Sébastien has his on order. Looking forward to the next run with all the right conditions

[@Arunkumar-bg5xk]

Which Sebastian are we talking about here ?

[@AM-pq1rq]

Wow.... this feels like it was one level above all other videos I have seen of you on the ring... Amazing!

[@BeastBlack270]

Casually binging all of Misha's videos so i can prepare myself for the Ring! IM SO EXCITED Im visiting from Australia, and the Nurburgring has been a must-do on the bucket list So excited for this Sunday

[@bw8476]

Memorized the whole track? Or how do you go about prepping? Good luck, start off slow & have fun!

[@opera93]

Thanks for mentioning…. Maybe post some comments & thoughts, etc……

[@bw8476]

Yea blogs pls, living vicariously since I miss-time my Christmas visit..

[@plap.]

Top of my list too. All I can think to say is, you suck. From the bottom of my heart. Some day I will go and do a week or two of different drives with cars and a bike in there too. Drives and munchies. Only then can I be happy for you🤨 Maybe I'll beat you to Hawaii

[@dielaughing73]

Come back and let us know how you go mate

[@abdulrehmanharoon9881]

Misha's huge arms look funny holding that yoke steering wheel.

[@StarQuest115130]

It's just incredible how fast and how easy he passes all those other sports cars...and a super bike! Haha!

[@siemniak]

Ams after second lap they pass him 😂

[@DouglasEKnappMSAOM]

@@siemniak Not really, it cooled down really fast.

[@NOKRBTZU]

I have to say regarding the sound, the quiet engine has one benefit you can hear your tires be on the edge

[@user-cz2pw4zv4e]

I has just watched the record setting drive (lots of curb grinding). Is that 25.231 second record for a particular class? (noticed the Taycan had the previous record) He had a l normal steering wheel that gives more than one turn lock-to-lock. Trackpack also disables 200mph limit. Other reported records at: Willow Springs, Laguna Seca (4 door sedan) and Buttonwillow . One user reported 7 flats with the 21" wheels requires to enable 150mph, (too much weight for the tires). The new "Extra Load" tires were the fix for that.

[@theroadahead415]

Bro.. the way he overtook the ring taxi 😳 🤯

[@daheat2403]

8:15 The way he overtakes the M5 and the Mustang is hilarious 😂 like nothing

[@DMCarReviews]

The M5 wasn't even trying.

[@miguellopez3392]

​@DMCarReviews yep the plaids power will have that effect on other cars.

[@borinvlogs]

@@DMCarReviews Already gave up because there was no point in trying... .

[@MaTtRoSiTy]

That battery charge drops fast as hell but I guess this isn't exactly typical driving speeds either, very impressive speed

[@albieYT]

cars with similar power would def lose the same amount of gas but ofc you can just easily refill it with gas

[@Car_Tism]

Much respect for your humility! I knew the Track Pack would impress you 👍🏾

[@michaelleising7738]

Hi, for track driving it is much better driving without regen. Because with regen the motors have to work double. I think without the motors will not have a temperatur problem. Many thanks for uploading this impressive vid.

[@per.kallberg]

Especially with the carbon ceramic brakes since they don’t overheat

[@OJB42]

Looked pretty quick, especially acceleration, and stable too. Pity about the other cars getting in the way occasionally.

[@stayphun6188]

That was absolutely insane, very impressive, great show Misha, thanks for your work as also thanks to the guy who owns the Tesla.

[@Sar2009fu]

270 kph before the compression!? 🤪🚀

[@nathansuss]

I can't wait to start seeing even further modified tesla plaids with the track pack

[@4literv6]

Like unplugged performance and the dark helmet record setting plaid model s driven by Randy pobst? Or the modified model s plaid by Sasha from mountain pass performance?

[@nathansuss]

@@4literv6 exactly

[@4literv6]

@@nathansuss I want to see this powertrain in the gen2 roadster. 😎

[@nathansuss]

@@4literv6 yeeess maybe even better power trains and definitely 4 of em, excited to see how it'll stack up against something like the Nevera

[@4literv6]

@@nathansuss hmm elon did say plaid didn't have ALL the powertrain tricks in it yet. 🤔 I like 3 motors myself, and forget the stupid double stacked pack they originally wanted for 600+miles of range. Go 4680 structural pack with around 100-120kwhs of energy. Keep it around 3,600-3,800# 👍🏻😎

[@superliegebeest544]

Never been in een ev. But looking at this I'm seriously impressed by how quiet and smooth this flies around the track. Wonder how autopilot could do a laptime if all the feedback from all the teslas going down the track can come with the best time.

[@sadibeats]

Jumping at 200+ Km/h Owner's thought: I'm Dead Misha: OKEY!

[@kalmanmahlich9959]

Tesla is learning becoming more and more experienced in the track. Excited to see what they come up with when the roadster comes out.

[@LeeXRV]

Ah the mythical roadster that we talk about every year but it never makes an appearance, still a nice dream!

[@lukabosnjak3829]

I'm pretty sure that Radster will destroy dreams of Bugatti-Rimac (I'm from Croatia btw), simply considering that a family sedan with luxury closer to some audi a8 and playstation built in is doing this at a track while also being the safest car in the world (EuroNcap) for 120k, try to imagine what will Tesla do with 300k purpose built 2 door sports car... And its indeed very real just like this Plaid, Semi, Cybertruck

[@Ignacio.Romero]

​@@LeeXRVBecause it's not a priority, at least not since they unveiled that their halo car would be the S Plaid a few years ago. They make much more money selling crossovers than they'd be making Roadsters (and Cybertruck for that matter)

[@freddybell8328]

​@@LeeXRVElon said late next year for production.

[@uraniumcranium2613]

@@lukabosnjak3829 The Spierling will destroy the roadster lol

[@TrancezoOr]

35% of the battery gone in a single hot lap (with 2 yellow sectors) and heat leading to reduced power. This car and likely most EVs are still far from being track ready, the tech still has a long way to go. Nevertheless a great upgrade overall by Tesla with this track pack it seems, just hindered by the underlying tech issues atm.

[@brysonfields2284]

I couldn't believe how fast the battery drains lol.

[@siemniak]

Funniest thing it would probably not able to charge it fast or at all due the heat so I don't understand comments praising this car If you can't even do a whole lap with fully power

[@Frygisk]

@@siemniakthe batteries love heat for fast charging, but up to a point. Iirc ~55c or so.

[@Frygisk]

Have you seen a bugattis fuel consumption at these speeds? Its not far off this.

[@mikewslshwalsh5185]

I love the way you give an honest opinion of these vehicles I live in America love to get on that track

[@realulli]

Nice coop with Steven. His channel is more about the technical aspects, especially the rules here in Europe that are governing the self-driving systems, but I find that very interesting. :-)

[@loveovereverything3004]

I am very proud to say my team and I built those seats for Plaid ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@NoMoYOUsernames]

And he even commented how comfy it was with the seats cooling his butt 😅👍 Well done.

[@S.ASmith]

@@NoMoYOUsernames cooled seats make you feel like you've wet yourself though haha

[@glennpulford4860]

Futuris?

[@loveovereverything3004]

@glennpulford4860 No Sir, in house

[@leebarrett9581]

No wonder the build quality is terrible (just kidding)

[@andersforsman4289]

There must have been a misunderstanding about the tires! Michelin Pilot 4s comes factory fitted to a variety of high performance street cars. The Goodyear 3R Eagle F1 semi-slick option is probably the non-street legal option. Would have been very interesting to see what differences those tires had made!

[@exileut]

300 tread rating summer tire. Designed for daily driving in most conditions, but not great for track use.

[@infinitephotons6346]

Great that they fixed the stability, if they could make it able to do full power for an entire lap that would also be good.

[@rollingstoners1460]

Thank you for the daily update Nathan 💯🙏🏻

[@juanmedinar20]

The other car you drive didn't have the lastest track mode. You need to let the car cool down in track mode before driving. Non track pack cars also get the same suspension settings. The problem was that the other Plaid you drove had the old track pack.

[@ajcsanders]

If i remember correctly Sebastian Vittel's car had no track pack, but it had aftermarket mods from Unplugged Performance.

[@juanmedinar20]

@@ajcsanders yeap and it had the old track pack software. That is the main difference here for handling. For people that buy the track they the speed limiter remove to go 200mph+. Hopefully Misha drives Sebanstian's car again with the new track pack software because it should feel the same as this one but with the 173mph limiter.

[@minso8164]

Jfc that ring taxi BMW M5 doesn't get overtaken very often!

[@dmora2386]

Conceptually the software can be programmed specifically for the given track or any track given telemetry data is recorded. You can then have a profile available per track, as opposed to a general "track profile". In other words is strand tourismo but in real life without having to buy a million different parts.

[@StrombockNino]

Awesome!!! I am looking forward seeing a Lap with completely precooled battery!

[@MrPainfulTruth]

"These Tires are NOT street legal" "We managed 328 on the autobahn on the way here" ...😂

[@eugensvetllicinii]

nope. Michelin 4s are legal. The tires offered by Tesla - Goodyear Supercar 3R - aren’t street legal in the European Union because of their similarity to slicks

[@nathantiffen5158]

I know the Tesla is amazing, but Misha controlling different cars so quickly is insane to watch every time. Give him a torque orientated car he’s so quick to adjust, give him a slidey Peugeot he has a blast. And the racing lines are so effortless.

[@Faksnima]

Track pack doesn't change the suspension. The suspensions tweaks were released via the Track Mode software update to all plaids. The track pack adds tires, brakes, rotors, and wheels.

[@RacersRushCars]

Insane... The speed wow.... It feel so weird to see something this fast, with like comfortable seats, regular seatbelts, nice interior... The overheating is a shame, but I am pretty sure they will be able to sort it in the future.

[@akira28shima32]

The acceleration is like a bad CGI, but it’s real and insane!

[@raftaar3587]

What I was thinking

[@ruimpinho]

Cartoonish indeed

[@gplipp6489]

Proof you don’t need noise to enjoy a quick drive !! Love it 😍

[@profiskipinternational4402]

It was clear that Tesla wont accept the image given by the last plaid on track eirh the French owner steering. Just surprised how quick Tesla reacted ti change the setting. Applaus to all being involved in this production. A pleasure to watch.

[@successmasterymastermind69]

Amazing, for the performance for the price. Can't wait to get one for my self with the track pack.

[@TeslaJigsaw]

A joy to watch, if not slightly terrifying! It’s insane to think how far Tesla engineering has come in just 19 years… and what might be in store for the future! 🤔

[@tjv6976]

Yeah and they still use 30 year old power tool batteries on a remake of a car designed over 100 yrs ago Einstein 🤪

[@gordonsamuels4878]

Artificial intelligence has been instrumental In Teslas development thus far and will continue to be a key factor in any future improved design developments. The capacity that Artificial intelligence technologies has advanced is absolutely amazing and terrifying.

[@ohger1]

Wow does that thing build speed. It also appears to be sticking hard to that track.

[@franswiggidy]

@10:20 bro be driving it like an arcade racer from the 90s and his passenger is trying his best not to look frightened. Like hey man don't drive my car so hard 😂😂😂

[@dctoyou]

Obscenely fast but I'd be worrying how quick it goes through the carbon ceramic brakes. They're never cheap!!!

[@hectorfuji]

Plaid Owner should install a Yoke Completer, better for steering on track!

[@MrRaitzi]

There is factory round steering wheel also now.

[@hectorfuji]

@@MrRaitzi yeah but that’s a new option, older Plaids came with yokes only.

[@mhsohel47]

@@hectorfuji Round wheel is default now, yoke is now optional.

[@JTube571]

You can purchase a round wheel from Tesla and they will (in the US at least) come to your location and install it for you.

[@hectorfuji]

@@mhsohel47 👌

[@davidsosnak2968]

Imagine with those semi slicks

[@marwood9421]

Imagine what? It will overheat even quicker.

[@motorista_ramon]

@@marwood9421 that's not how it Works.

[@alexz8373]

@@marwood9421 overheat quicker with semi slicks ? Thanks genius 🤣🤣🤣

[@eugenekrabs69]

The track mode suspension is real and so very good. So good when the weather is good I am always in track mode.

[@ruki7602]

Thanks for the back cam! ❤❤

[@American_Energy]

Damn… that section after you passed the motorcycle looked like it was playing at 2x speed 😅

[@richardharrold9736]

Down the Foxhole.

[@BootCampSpecimen]

My stomach and my ass would trade places if i was in that passenger seat. Props to him for ever being on a track too.

[@MarcoYolo420]

19:17 funny how you complain a bit about the temperature of the battery pack while having the cooling seats on 😄 Next race, just turn of the comfort options like airco and cooling seats etc., just like a performance car would offer 😊

[@Pseudoku_RL]

Really cool seeing what their suspension team did via software. Can't wait to see what the Cybertruck can do

[@MADMAX7330]

Its unreal how many big boxes this car ticks.. Having Hypercar beating straight line performance, reasonable track cornering performance, while being a perfectly comfortable family car that will last 15 yrs with practically no maintenance.. While costing $100k!

[@Abebe345]

Also a movie and gaming theater with great sound

[@trancenut81]

It is a bargain of the century if you ask me

[@tfwnoyandere]

until it detects a child or household pet and drives over it

[@axelrolle8150]

its none of these

[@keezy077]

That steering wheel looks unsettling🤣

[@Mp57navy]

There is no steering wheel.

[@CJ0175]

Far too wide by the look of it.

[@ChrisBigBad]

Great man. Good entertainment. Thanks for driving all the cars

[@videogalore]

The rear view camera is as much fun to watch as the one facing forwards, this thing is nuts!

[@Fitness195]

I really like to see continuous progress from the EV sector. Call me a traditionalist though, Id rather have a Carrera T for the track

[@BinaryBlueBull]

Can you imagine the reactions of the drivers in all those high-performance sports cars that Misha is passing like they're standing still? "Did I just get overtaken by a friggin' vacuum cleaner on wheels?"

[@lazarossas4852]

Amazing video. Misha you are a real pilot As for the Tesla...... Unbelievable fast. But i notice how fast the battery goes down. Wondering if from full charge could run 3 laps.

[@Phil_3491]

Astonishingly fast. Still, there is A LOT OF fascination/emotion missing since there is no sound but the tyres squeeking. Also i wonder if there is a mode available that does not throttle so early during the lap. Would be amazing.

[@chrishatfield4424]

Misha seems a really decent genuine guy & hell of a driver

[@StevenPeeters]

He’s an awesome guy and he did some things with my car I didn’t even think were possible 😎

[@danmonk5083]

Not bad at all. Played a game of what will the battery charge finish on... 51% could be worse

[@eugenux]

30% for one lap... so, you'll get 3 laps at most. Fast.. but still a garbage car.

[@Henry_Jr_Watsson]

@@eugenux 3 laps is really good. Sadly, Plaid overheats before lap 1 ends🤣 . That said, most track cars last 2-3 laps too on the Ring (it's a long track!!), but at FULL power!!. After that, refuel, let it cool. Tesla does need a charger though. 15min to 80%.

[@xIcarus227]

@@eugenux 3 laps is actually more than decent, how much do you think an ICE car does? Valid criticisms for this car certainly exist, but this isn't one of them.

[@siemniak]

​​@@Henry_Jr_Watssondon't forget that after quick charging battery will be overheated even more if it would actually charge quickly because of the temp it already has from all this driving. So basically until you cool the battery down it's not gonna be good

[@samp6237]

7:05 off the cone goes from the floor

[@deanmoncaster]

I love how the tyres auto inflate!