Model S Plaid at Nürburgring Again

Model S Plaid Track Pack sets an official production vehicle lap time of 7:25.231 on the Nürburgring Nordschleife
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[@fat2slow]

I like that it's not a 5 minute buildup to the car explaining everything. It just starts and ends with the track time.

[@taiwoegun1288]

Lol, straight to the point 🤌🤌🤌

[@jf8138]

Right? I am so sick of car guy youtube, it is so cringey and gay towards the cars, it becomes about talking pretty, more than actually appreciating things. It is so dorky. Watching them drive is fun.

[@gb.03]

tesla outfits their plaids with coil-over suspension when doing laps. air suspension doesnt behave like that

[@Pixelplanet5]

which is exactly how these record times are usually being done and posted.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@gb.03 You seem very sure for someone who hasn't seen the car. Yours seems like another (ANOTHER!) confirmation Biased "of course they can't!" comment to me.

[@jullegaard90]

They finally gave him a round wheel.

[@matthewp1682]

Wouldnt yoke be better for this?

[@aviationist1018]

I hope its coming back

[@aviationist1018]

@@matthewp1682maybe but i guess it demonstrates how capable it is without the yoke

[@loneepicz]

Welcome in Germany

[@WillProwse]

​@@matthewp1682 yoke is garbage

[@thespacementv1506]

Somewhere in England, James May is quaking with rage, having sensed the utilisation of the Nürburgring by tesla, yet again.

[@expojam1473]

*Bomber noises intensify

[@panduwidagdo7051]

BOMB IT!

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

I think of him every time I see a car maker talking about it. And I agree with him 100%.

[@user-nj4vl9oh2m]

With terrible disappoint to James May, thanks for watching, good night

[@GIUSEPPE2245]

C O C K 😂

[@miquelbiggs5721]

Would be so impressive if FSD was trained to execute this course with absolute precision, beating the fastest human driver

[@JimmyGinjaNinja]

Give it time. That will happen just like when they applied it to video games.

[@IsaacSteadman]

I would love to see the Track package for Plaid come with a Track Mode for FSD

[@Cynical_Ninja]

Where would the fun be in that?

[@martinthe3rd664]

This is likely very possible right now, the vision capability is there. All that's required is the training for the actual drive. Would be akin to a TAS speedrun IRL

[@mr.anderson70]

Pay for a ride in an autonomous race car? Best amusement park ride ever.

[@RubenKelevra]

7:30 Last record was "7:35.579" (By a Model S plaid) and "7:33.35" (By a Porsche Taycan Turbo S) if you're wondering. The record for non-electric "large executive car" (Oberklasse) the Model S would fit in, was "7:27.800" (By a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+). This run even beat the record by the BMW M3 Touring (which was "7:35.060") - which is in a different class. Source: Nürburgring's official website

[@Notme-tq4xs]

What is the turbo on the Taycan ?

[@LuizHartkopf]

@@Notme-tq4xs just naming tbh, to fall in line with the other models nomenclature

[@tomm147]

yeah but the M3 Touring has half of the WHP

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@Notme-tq4xs It's "psychological". Sums up Porsche. 😉

[@bobwallace9753]

@@Notme-tq4xs A word.

[@suvari225]

Out-of-corner acceleration is just insane. It is quite slow on the slow corners as expected by the weight and the class of the car. Amazing lap.

[@billstevens3796]

@subai225 I watched the video of the Mercedes-AMG GT run that set the previous record in this class. The Merc is actually *slower* in the curves and *faster* in the straights.

[@suvari225]

@@billstevens3796 Interesting I checked one slow corner and yes Plaid was faster around 5kph. That AMG has a rear wing, too.

[@whschopke98]

@@suvari225 I think the weight might actually help there since the car carries more energy and has more traction due to the added weight, allowing it to go faster.

[@lachlanB323]

@@whschopke98 Doesn't work like that unfortunately. You need more traction to pull more weight. So the plaid would be quicker to 60mph with lower weight even though it is traction limited and not HP limited.

[@whschopke98]

​@@lachlanB323 I forgot the extra weight would need the extra force to push it around LMAO.

[@setonfire104]

According to the Nürburgring/Nordschleife web page the >>Porsche Taycan Turbo S

[@flowmastaflam]

not only that, but also broke the record for non-EV in this class as well which was the AMG GT 63S at 7min27secs

[@rudyyyxu]

Taycan is also equipped with a track package only available in Germany

[@rogerstarkey5390]

I don't know how it could be any more official? I assume the timing was officially ratified.

[@ExperienceCN]

@@flowmastaflam does it count, when the car is modified? The bucket seats are definitely not original.

[@setonfire104]

@@ExperienceCN Does Porsche too.

[@haroentmimi]

7:15 great display of skill here by the driver.

[@aaronb7990]

Yeah, that tuck left after decel was sick! Having played Gran Turismo my entire life, I feel like that decell zone is one of the sketchyest sections of the track... maybe it's just because you know you are only a few turns from finish, but man, my heart starts pounding at the top of the hill every time knowing what's coming.

[@aaronb7990]

2:14 is the other decel zone that I feel is top level sketch. The rise at the apex of the exit is just mean. I have put the right tires in the grass there too many times to count. 😂 He handled it like a boss!

[@ChiefLunar]

@@aaronb7990 bro just compared his video game skills to a professional driver

[@MaximusLX]

@@ChiefLunar no?

[@cheezywheezy526]

@@ChiefLunar why can’t he?

[@CubeHead]

if this car can do this... the tesla roadster might set some records (if it ever comes lol)

[@Turtleanimate]

CubeHead?!

[@cubeboy6934]

Whatttt the heckkkk you like carsss

[@cubeboy6934]

@CubeHead

[@G82Watts]

Not true. The regular tesla model s plaid posted a 7:35 .. the taycan turbo s posted a 7:33 .. porsche beat the plaid when both used street tires . tesla "Track pack" cheated it had to use track tire semi slicks (GoodYear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3Rs) that are only used for track times not for street use to beat the porsche taycan,panamera turbo s, m5cs,m3cs, and some other 4 door sedans that all used STREET TIRES. The tesla plaid has 1,000hp and the other cars i named have 400hp less then the plaid. Yet when they all used street tires those cars beat it. The semi slicks on the track pack plaid alone shaves off 10-15 sec. The track pack then posted a 7:25 Think how embarrassing that is that a car with 1000hp couldn't beat a 400hp less taycan. BMW/Porsche design and handling is on another planet.

[@D_ND_H]

​​​​​​​@@G82WattsI dont really know which cars have 1000 hp but I do remember the iconic Bugatti Veyron having 1k hp. That car is considerably lighter than this thing but still took 7:40 to complete a lap, and I also remember the Veyron having Special tires that cost about half the price of an entire tesla, so I'd hope those tires would at least be equal to what is used on this car. If the 2.2 ton electric family sedan which happens to have 1k HP did terrible @ 7:25, Then how would you call the 7:40 which the 1.9 ton 1k HP 2-seater hypercar achieved? And while there is a couple years between this run and the Veyron run. There is also a couple doors difference, a couple kilo's difference, and a couple million difference when adjusted for inflation.

[@BK-ow5us]

That was insane to watch. The near absolute silence of the car really highlighted all the stresses the chassis and fight for traction the car was enduring. Quite scary and also impressive that driver has the courage to take such an amazing device on the track at those speeds. Pretty amazing that Tesla sort of came out of nowhere and is now at this level. Absolute credit to the team to accomplish so much in such a short time 🙂👍

[@vasil7410]

Yes, all the haters do not want to acknowledge how far Tesla has come in such a short space of time. In comparison, for example, it took decades for Porsche just to tame the 911 chassis so it was no longer a death machine. Once Tesla turn their hand to actual sports cars, like the Roadster, the game will be well and truely over.

[@JeffBillionaireBezos]

@@vasil7410 you’re referring to an era where no safety features (TC, ABS, ECS) we’re implemented into cars. Of course cars back in the day were harder to control and were more dangerous. If you think the engineering of this plaid is anywhere near that of a 911, you’re clearly ignorant or delusional.

[@AaronHusqvarna]

We love you to. Team Giga Atx

[@AaronHusqvarna]

@@vasil7410 thank u

[@skierpage]

BuT wHaT aBoUT the "soul" and "emotion" of [thousands of contained fossil fuel explosions per second]? ^ Say dozens of tired aging petrol heads who don't seem to realize how awful their bland generic SUV sounds farting and grumbling up a hill. Soon they'll be as quaint as other niche fans rhapsodizing over the hiss of a steam engine or the sweat and smell of a racehorse.

[@Hillmanwinning]

hard to appreciate the speed until you look at the speedo 😳

[@aviationist1018]

What

[@brunosco]

@@aviationist1018 the speedometer

[@GregHassler]

180 mph top speed on this lap.

[@aviationist1018]

@@brunosco what about it

[@flowmastaflam]

@@aviationist1018 are you lost or something?

[@DonLee1980]

Many will point to the fact that the car has a higher top speed, which led to a faster lap time. But in fact, only 2 seconds were gained over the back straight. The other 8 seconds gained were most likely from the R compound semi slick tires, and better braking performance. Credit to where credit is due. They've made great improvements to the car to make it withstand the track. 10 years ago, a Model S down the back straight would have throttled its power down to just 120kw, at which the car would be passed by a Golf Gti. Instead here, the Model S hits 260kph at the Audi Gantry. In comparison the Panorama Turbo S was going at just 228kph at that point, 260kph for the gt2rs. Is the Model S a great track car now? of course not, it's still too heavy, and it doesn't look like the driver here is having much fun, but again, not like a GT63SE is much fun to drive on track either. I'm just happy that manufacturers keep trying to make cars not for just A to B driving, but also for A to A.

[@ButterNutter37]

Well said! A to A, love it!

[@Apjooz]

I just think it's pretty funny that car people are often against things like automatic transmission but then the expectation is that the driving is fun or in other words the car almost has to drive itself.

[@billstevens3796]

@Don Lee I watched the video of the Mercedes-AMG GT run that set the previous record in this class. The Merc is actually slower in the curves and faster in the straights.

[@ChiefLunar]

What about B to C

[@SCOTE991]

Its less weight than a Taycan

[@RogueMaverick_]

In March, without track mode was 7: 35.58. This time was 10 sec better, pretty amazing.

[@Kjfl516]

In march he had a broken steering wheel

[@shuriken4852]

I may be wrong, but I seem to remember Elon saying back in March that they could get the time down by about 10 more seconds.

[@TfGamess]

@@shuriken4852 yeah, he's always right. Now imagine Roadster. I'm pretty sure it will break the production car record on the track.

[@kingpin5108]

@@TfGamess smoking crack if you think it will, it will never be faster than a gt3rs or a GT blackseries. only way it will have a chance is if they invest and buy porches special devision or MSO and have them do the aero on the car 🤣

[@TfGamess]

@@kingpin5108 What are you even doing in this comment section? I don't think some fkcing overpriced Porsche will ever have rocket thrusters, but okay.

[@Anonym-dx2tp]

They have regained the fastest time for a car in the category “electric cars” and have set a new record for “executive cars”.

[@Jannajx5]

Soon gonna be dethroned by Nevera

[@JamieHarveyJr]

@@Jannajx5 we eagerly await. Either there is a reason they haven’t done it yet (mechanically) or they are waiting for sales to dip before giving the marketing boost to their sales volume.

[@Anonym-dx2tp]

@@JamieHarveyJr Bro, how should the sales dip if they’re only selling 150 units?

[@CanisoGaming]

​@@Jannajx5 meh, I mean it's not the same category even lmao. 2 door 3M dollar hypercar compared to the plaid, big ass sedan 🤔

[@ericship8383]

@@CanisoGaming the amg gt63s is also a 4 door sedan with 645 hp while the plaid has 1200 hp dynoed and the amg was still faster on wet conditions while this Tesla was on dry conditions 😂

[@BVZTIII]

Not to talk anything down from that lap, but what isn't mentioned here - in Sebastian Vittel's video though - is the set of tires. The *Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R* tires used during this lap [Dimensions: 285mm/305mm Front/Rear] have a profile similar to the Michelin Cup 2 R that most manufacturers use for their records, and an even lower tread wear of 100 instead of 150 on the Cup 2 R. That is an *extremely* sticky tire here.

[@Obv1ously]

Suspension is also completely different and the car is gutted and has a roll cage. Taycan would beat their ass otherwise lol

[@BVZTIII]

@@Obv1ously You have a source for that? Everything I know is that Misha Charoudin said the *old* Plaid had a KW suspension 🤷‍♂️ Anyway, I'm pretty hyped about what Porsche has in their hand with that mysterious Taycan prototype with the wing. Tracking both of them during testing, the Taycan was around 0.3 seconds faster in an 11 second interval than the new Plaid on the 3R tires.

[@alexz8373]

@@Obv1ously Taycan was also gutted, with roll cage, racing seats, …

[@cse03raghuveerawankar31]

This literally feels like turning engine sound off and doing race in NFS games. Awesome work team Tesla.

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

video games imitate real life not the other way around

[@user-rr2ei4vi4r]

Nfs? By far the most unrealistic racing game of all. Every car behaves so similar just stupid. Extremely easy drivng

[@SupeDefy]

Not "literally", but we get the figurative picture.

[@jamest4652]

@@user-rr2ei4vi4r ok

[@Sonderax]

Friend of mine was watching this run from outside the track. looks insane

[@Notme-tq4xs]

Can't he go in ?

[@Sonderax]

@@Notme-tq4xs ????

[@rianrahmanto8069]

​@@Sonderax btw,, when did they do this Run?? just curious,😁

[@gilleswillems]

@@rianrahmanto8069 yesterday morning!

[@wingless747]

@@Notme-tq4xsyou can’t be on the track or the grass for obvious safety reasons, there’s paths and stands outside for viewers

[@whereitallbegins3400]

Wow. The car looks a lot more composed than the first time it ran the Nurburgring. Congratulations Tesla team!

[@originalmianos]

It has a custom suspension setup. Compare this to Vittel's same drive in his plaid last week. This is much more suited to the track.

[@whereitallbegins3400]

@@originalmianos clearly the car handles a lot better. Less drama and surefooted.

[@essentials1016]

The plaid probably has kw suspension fitted and a lot more camber.

[@razor_ramon_]

@@essentials1016 will it be available to customers?

[@AIRDRAC]

@@razor_ramon_ Everything is available, if you don't care about the warranty 🤷‍♂ Available from the factory? Not a chance - this is likely completely undrivable on the road, and only good for 1 lap before the brakes are cooked, disks are warped, and tires are shredded.

[@Bora_H]

That corner after the final big straight - awesome ! Might have been hanging it out just a little. Right at the edge. Well done. Thanks!

[@RobertIsaac]

I was clenching a little on that entry, crikey.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

So much for Tesla brakes not working?

[@freddie_connor9202]

@@rogerstarkey5390 tesla breaks are generally average they just experience a lot of fade

[@ahyaan2552]

@@rogerstarkey5390 its just too much weight, maybe a plaid with half a battery(50kwh)

[@ludicrousmodel3173]

If the Model S PLAID can do this, just imagine what the next-gen Roadster will be like.

[@manu4ever249]

The roadster is NOT coming.

[@Anonym-dx2tp]

“Imagine”, yeah we will have to imagine for eternity, because till it’s being produced we are already dust.

[@EnlightenedSavage]

@@manu4ever249 Just like the cybertruck, or the model Y, or the model 3. Been hearing this garbage for over a decade. I will bet you any amount of money that it is coming.

[@ChosenMJ]

@@manu4ever249 Then why would Tesla re-open up the ability to reserve it then? Please research before opening that hole in your face.

[@Tron-Jockey]

@@manu4ever249 - He, he he, Don't you hope.

[@Tanweerr86]

It's eerie how quite it is and all we're left to hear is the creaking of the chassis and the wheels slipping and bumping. Spectacular run!

[@manueldavid7369]

WOW! IN THIS SIZE OF CAR.. Big 5-Seater, over 700L additional luggage space and half a ton legal payload capacity... INSANE ENGINEERING. Go TESLA!!!

[@roberts.wilson1848]

That's the key point here. This is like an S class or something barge and not a track oriented sports vehicle with special weight loss and race derived parts. This is an actual muscle car of the modern age. Slap 1000 hp onto a large sedan, and call it a day

[@erjonrrapi9963]

@@roberts.wilson1848 bro u trippin, it has no where near the luxury and the quality of an s class and it doesnt come close to being a muscle car. A muscle car has a big displacement, amazing sound, lots of hp, rwd and sporty, what does tesla have except of hp ? come on bro all that money to squeak like crazy with its cheap plastic and terrible quality

[@--SPQR--]

​​@@erjonrrapi9963'll take the sound of cheap plastic over the sound of whiny copium any day.

[@ericship8383]

@@--SPQR-- have fun with your reliability then teslas break down faster than bmws and Audis 😂

[@ericship8383]

It’s literally slower than a gt63s with half the hp

[@dannymartial7997]

7:12 that was beautiful. The timing on the brakes was perfect. Not too early, but very close to too late.

[@VadimR4]

Without the engine noise, you hear all the squeaks and creaks. Very cool.

[@G82Watts]

How is hearing that cool 😂😂 u people are weird af. Elon did a marketing stunt with this as usual. The regular tesla model s plaid posted a 7:35 .. the taycan turbo s posted a 7:33 .. porsche beat the plaid when both used street tires . tesla "Track pack" cheated it had to use track tire semi slicks (GoodYear Eagle SuperCar 3Rs) that are only used for track times not for street use to beat the porsche taycan,panamera turbo s, m5cs,m3cs, and some other 4 door sedans that all used STREET TIRES. The tesla plaid has 1,000hp and the other cars i named have 400hp less then the plaid. Yet when they all used street tires those cars beat it. The semi slicks on the track pack plaid alone shaves off 10-15 sec. The track pack then posted a 7:25 Think how embarrassing that is that a car with 1000hp couldn't beat a 400hp less taycan. BMW/Porsche design and handling is on another planet.

[@barangoran4179]

The sound of low quality 💪

[@alpenfoxvideo7255]

I wish I was half as fast as this driver… props to him, unbelievably clean lines

[@vikingthedude]

So you wish you were 145kph

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

pretty easy to do 15 minute lap in a minivan van

[@tbn22]

Taycan Turbo GT has entered the chat 😴

[@F8Tributo]

A stock Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS just did a 6:58 on the Ring. That's twenty-seven seconds FASTER than the Plaid, with only 513 hp. The Plaid can't even come close to the Porsche's time, despite having over 500 more hp than the Porsche.

[@G82Watts]

The regular tesla model s plaid posted a 7:35 .. the taycan turbo s posted a 7:33 .. porsche beat the plaid when both used street tires . tesla "Track pack" cheated it had to use track tire semi slicks (GoodYear Eagle SuperCar 3Rs) that are only used for track times not for street use to beat the porsche taycan,panamera turbo s, m5cs,m3cs, and some other 4 door sedans that all used STREET TIRES. The tesla plaid has 1,000hp and the other cars i named have 400hp less then the plaid. Yet when they all used street tires those cars beat it. The semi slicks on the track pack plaid alone shaves off 10-15 sec. The track pack then posted a 7:25 Think how embarrassing that is that a car with 1000hp couldn't beat a 400hp less taycan. BMW/Porsche design and handling is on another planet.

[@darrenschmitz2712]

Would love an add where the Dad shows up with in his Model S Plaid filled with his entire family and the car is full of camping gear. They unload the car and set up camp and start relaying when one of the kids mentions to the Dad he forgot something in the car, his helmet. He then puts the helmet on and does this lap at Nürburgring.

[@Gannjjaa]

Oddly specific

[@marioformicadae6637]

This is why marketing isn't for everyone

[@Mijanboy]

On tires from the Track pack, if Dad is stopped by the German police, the car cannot continue. And continue by train or bus, or buy other tires. If dad is lucky and he doesn't meet the police, the technician won't let you on the circuit if there is TF (public rides). So the river would have small changes... But your version is definitely funnier I've already seen a few cars drive over 500km there and not be allowed on the circuit. So they went home again. They returned in about 20 minutes. 200m from the Policie ring road - the car cannot continue, 400 euro fine.

[@tew3]

10 seconds quicker the normal plaid for anyone wondering

[@HLFybLeon]

same car, newer software, semi slick tires and ceramic break kit. I think the tires are the big difference here. notice how staple the car looks now in th corners?

[@jeoboden]

@@HLFybLeon thats not enough for history to consider this teslas first "AMG/M/RS' car. Even their roadster won't drive like the Taycan

[@gepixelt7712]

@@jeoboden i mean it is faster than a 250k Taycan Turbo S.

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

@@HLFybLeon The brakes make the whole difference.

[@cyjanek7818]

@@gepixelt7712 And I think taycan still doesn't sell the "dynamic chassis package" that they used in record breaking car

[@victortn9665]

Incredibly skilled driver. I was holding my breath for the whole 7:25 mins.....I'm gaspoing for air now, but relieved he finished the incredible run unscathed.

[@MegaMerijn]

Very proud to be apart of the tesla team! EDIT: I didn't help out with this btw lol, I just work for tesla as well.

[@dominomasters104]

you are doing great!!

[@altair1405]

was this with the new trackpack? if yes was the kph capped by the old kph limit?

[@abronxtale111]

Good luck 😆 🤣 😂

[@MegaMerijn]

@@altair1405 Oh sorry I don't know I wasn't involved with this, but yes this was with the track pack.

[@importon]

Why does it appear to oscillate on the turns so much?

[@senadhasanbasic260]

So much hype for a 7:25 😂

[@odisy64]

fastest full sized 4 door on the track. no one expects this out of a car this heavy.

[@garosama4517]

​@@odisy64 Gt63s joins the chat

[@odisy64]

@@garosama4517 plaid is 2 seconds faster.

[@r7cardosuarez806]

​@@odisy64 Gt63s did 7:23.

[@odisy64]

@@r7cardosuarez806 thats the short lap record, it was 7:27.800 on the full lap.

[@senadhasanbasic260]

Lol so slow compared to the Taycan. Looks like a fat Ford Mondeo.

[@Simon-lk1tb]

Porsche join the chat... 7:07 min 🥱

[@felixliandouw4518]

at triple the price

[@matthewm8289]

7:33 for Porch

[@glenny2960]

Wow 😯 that was stunning! Smashes all other vehicles out the park at even double/triple the cost. Amazing work Tesla team. In awe of the engineering here.

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

​@@username8644 FALSE! But thanks for fudding!

[@KandiMan]

2023 BMW M4 CSL is $140k and does this in 7:15

[@chadmueller9135]

So slow compared to that new Taycan

[@hexvid6412]

Imagine if this was a actual Tesla ad this would be astonishing to look at with some cool music (Like the wind)

[@Doerg]

yeah 7min the full addblock just with a tesla on the track that would be dope

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

7:24 on Super Bowl? That would cost some cents. I guess. Ah i found it 105 million US$. Cheap.

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

Tesla's are so good, they don't need non-stop, repeated ad nauseam, advertisements and still have back orders. More car, fewer ads.

[@Mijanboy]

@@mikewurlitzer5217 If Teslas were really that good, the price wouldn't be 89,990 out of 140,000 in 2 years. It is a consequence of the fact that Tesla has been in the 1st place for a long time in the worst processing of cars. Tesla models are among the most faulty in the world, and this is also based on the Customer Satisfaction Rating, where Tesla is at the tail end. It's good that the interior quality has improved in the last 2 years, but every model still has a lot of new flaws. If Tesla was like that, Tesla fanatics wouldn't have to release fake news that is not true to distract attention from Tesla or to show how successful Tesla is. If anyone is in doubt, just copy and paste this name into Google: Tesla hailed as most-liked vehicle brand in Consumer Reports study 2021 ... and open the teslarati from February 7, 2021 You will learn that Tesla and Lincoln are once again the best in reliability and quality. On the consumer reports website, however, you will find that Tesla is second to last and Lincoln is last in the ranking... Just so you can see the reality.😎😇

[@barangoran4179]

​@@mikewurlitzer5217They do need constant promotion on X tho. Plus fake races and more.

[@seantiz]

This is how I drive ice cream home from the grocery store. Thanks Tesla.

[@Aleslues]

Nothing to do Tesla, Porsche went on it with 17 sec of difference

[@AnthonyBaker-ur5kl]

This is a full sized suv. Taycan is a 4 door 911 basically and has the range of a flies life. Battery is 178 miles lol. Tesla is 350 miles. Im a Porsche guy thru and thru but this is hella disingenuous to say. Roadster or even model s in a plaid formation would be a better comparison.

[@hirc2007]

Is that stock seats? Wonder what else was modified, changed or removed besides just the track pack?

[@BEAST.420G]

I’d assume race brakes

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@BEAST.420G that is the part of the track pqck

[@barangoran4179]

Tires werent road legal.

[@rogerturgeon7209]

Just fascinating how this model s plaid is so fast and smooth as it excelirates and decelerates , hard to believe that it’s an electric car . Thanks to all the Tesla staff that make this possible. Just wow

[@bryanwelch6209]

Great driving

[@ludicrousmodel3173]

This car is a BEAST! Awesome engineering team Tesla!

[@masaitube]

I dont get it, its almost slower than the Porsche or Mercedes SUV.

[@paganizonda5532]

@@masaitube electronic limiter. without it it can reach speeds of 350 kph.

[@yummyhershey5902]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@masaitubeowever that limiter is removed on the track package. By extension the AMG GT-63 and M5CS aren't impressive either, right? The Tesla beat both of cars in lap time too. The Tesla is the cheapest executive sedan with this level of performance, while also having the most range and overall interior space. It's impressive because it performs well in many categories.

[@robindehood207]

​@@masaitubeeven if your comment was true, does that invalidate the original comment in any way?

[@masaitube]

@@robindehood207 yes, I thought the car would set new records, but it's up to 2 minutes slower than the real beasts.

[@Taivar007]

The acceleration of this.. thing.. is just.. MIND BOGGLING..

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Agree, it blasts out of turns and the shorter straights almost disappear compared to most ICE cars. Torque!

[@marioformicadae6637]

I wonder if they fixed the stability control? When I owned a 3 performance it always interrupted the experience. I sold it for a lotus Evora, but if I didn't trade it for such a good car I'd reconsider rebuying if they fixed that

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@marioformicadae6637 All road legal cars, including Lotus Evora and Tesla Model 3 Performance, include stability controls that can't be completely disabled. Lotus does a very good job of making the stability control minimal and unobtrusive, but it is always there, trying to prevent drivers from completely losing control. (Unfortunately) this is required by law. Tesla's stability control is also relatively minimal, and the amount is adjustable (did you adjust it?), but Lotus, Porsche, etc., may to more to make it less noticeable since they are more track/performance oriented cars. Remember that Model 3 is a family sedan. A very quick one. Also being able to reduce the stability control on a Tesla Model 3 Performance ONLY works in Track Mode. (See the Track Mode control screen.) Did you try Track Mode?

[@zsoltendredy6956]

Nice, 20 sec faster than the Megane RS trophy with steel brakes and 300 HP. Without the last long straight the diff only 9 sec... 720 HP diff

[@Victor-vj5ds]

Oh ya, just ignore this is the fastest 4 door production in the full sized category, way cheaper and comes with a warranty.

[@zsoltendredy6956]

​@@Victor-vj5ds before you answer, google is your friend... 130k eur vs 55k eur. Fastest? Yes, in 26 km, with 1020 hp, 9 sec faster then the 300 hp car. If the megane is get same CCB break set, diff is max 2-3 sec... maybe nothing. Plaid is very fast car, but this is the Nurburgring, HP is not important.

[@Victor-vj5ds]

@@zsoltendredy6956the plaid is 103k dollars in the US now, I know HP is not important, vehicle weight, and geometry are, their is a reason the fastest cars on the nurburgring don have the highest HP. What you guys cant admit is that it's impressive to have this much power in a sedan and have it simultaneously be fast on track and on a drag strip, no other car in history has done this.

[@Apjooz]

We don't hand out pity medals on this track.

[@Lse380]

Well done Tesla👏 Impressive driving too

[@Elonmusk417]

i love you all thanks for the follow

[@purgex861]

8 Seconds faster than Taycan Turbo S 🎉

[@AllenHart999]

I thought Porsche won? Have they just gone round over and over again to try and bet it?

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_]

​@@AllenHart999I think they are testing the new track package here

[@DBroggel]

​@@AllenHart999 Porsches Lap Record with the Taycan Turbo S was 7:33.35 on 10th August 2022. This is the new Track Package (as linked below, also see the past videos that came up, currently it is being promoted a lot). Porsche did beat the old time of the Plaid (without Trackpackge) 7:35.579. For easier reading/TLDR: S Plaid: 7:35.579 Taycan Turbo S: 7:33.35 S Plaid (With track package): 7:25.231

[@darko11221]

126 Seconds slower than a Porsche 919

[@ラッセル9728]

0:01-0:06 This thing is just speed 24/7 never even when it slows down it’s still itching to go. 86-156 in like 5 seconds lol is crazy

[@Fjutcha]

Lets go ✊ Absolutely amazing to be a part of this!

[@tk4217777]

Amazing! Keep going Tesla! Don’t let the doubters and haters keep you from achieving your goal!

[@Ample17]

As if doubters or haters could stop Elon Musk. He doesn't care.

[@andrettransformer]

@@Ample17 oh he definitely does, just read the news. He’s laying off 40% of Tesla employees by the end of the year

[@Ample17]

@@andrettransformer And why do you think that would have anything to do with doubters and haters? If he does, he does it because it's needed in the current economic climate or because of lean company structure. Not because they are slowing down. That's ridiculous.

[@marioformicadae6637]

What is their goal? To make cars for tech nerds? To bust in out of nowhere and ruin car culture. Maybe even end it? Yeah, I pray somebody stops him

[@Elonmusk417]

thanks for the love

[@bryanwelch6209]

For the price this thing is slow. To my knowledge it beat the civic r by about 19 seconds. But it costs way more.

[@yiannipanagio5691]

Yes 0-100 in 2.3 seconds. Incredibly slow...

[@shadowbug1811]

It’s so quiet! That’s awesome!

[@NordicMan7]

IMO the silence is a huge advantage, you can hear your tires gripping. Something the ICE drivers barely hear

[@0xOogie]

Thats exactly what makes it an impressive pile of sh*t :P

[@you2be839]

For a road car that is meant to be driven daily and for long road trips, yes, it's awesome. But for racing it just doesn't give the same thrill it needs to be said, e.g Formula-E sucks

[@skierpage]

​@@you2be839 you only find the sound of thousands of contained fossil-fuel explosions every second "thrilling" because of the times you grow up in. The combustion age is ending, Grandpa.

[@BEAST.420G]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@skierpage I can’t hear you over the sound of me revving a tubro’d RB28 lol Enjoy your EV garbage kid, I’m sure Greta would be proud of you. I hope you know production of EV batteries actually do MORE damage to the environment..

[@RealRusty]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Rekord!!! 🥇🎉🎉🎉

[@roi1719]

I'm impressed by the sound. You can hear way better what is happening without an ice engine.

[@ChitFromChinola]

Helluva track. Good run!

[@ne0nZchr0me]

I have a model 3 performance and the exhilarating soul ripping g forces in this must be otherworldly . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[@Itsmarkyoung]

This was honestly relaxing to watch with how quiet it is😌

[@marioformicadae6637]

Well that's no fun. We need the scream of flat plane naturally aspirated v8s, and the whining of straight cut gears

[@lachlanB323]

@@marioformicadae6637 No thanks. Each to their own but not everyone likes loud noises. Some people drive on the track to idk... drive on the track lol. You're testing the capabilities of the car and taking it to its limits. That is what's fun. Not the sound that you don't even think about since you no longer hear it one minute into the race since you're so focused and just causes subconscious distraction hurting your racing performance without you noticing. It is like music. Music is good for boring mundane tasks but gets in the way when doing stuff like Sport or Gaming.

[@marioformicadae6637]

@@lachlanB323 The sound enhances the experience whether you're focusing on it or not

[@lachlanB323]

@@marioformicadae6637 If that's the case for you then good. However I don't like loud sounds and find them distracting. I also don't like silence so road noise is good.

[@marioformicadae6637]

@@lachlanB323 neurodivergent or something?

[@abdDev_]

I love that car so much

[@Cloxxki]

I'd love it more it it were a wagon. But Tesla decides what is good to have, not customers. In reality, people buy loads of wagon, if they're allowed to pay a premium for it. Tesla cites "production costs" a problem, which is utterly moot as people WILL pay extra. It's a very spacious hatchback though. The only better thing would a Lucid front end (3x the frunk size vs Tesla) and old school Mercede E-Class Estate back end.

[@MD-gt6xw]

Congrats Tesla. I've been happy with our Tesla M3 that we purchased back in 2018, has 65k miles on it now. No maintenance other than tires once and new air filters. Home solar panels power the primary home and the Tesla. No wasting time and money paying for gas or home utilities. Love being energy independent and not supporting the oil industry with their record profits (price gouging) and ME wars.

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

Don't forget, the batteries are mined from mines that use by haul trucks with big combustion engines. Don't forget about the transportation used for delivering those battery materials. Not to mention the plastic used in the interior that is derived from petroleum. You're still technically supporting those oil companies indirectly. If you really don't want to support those oil companies, don't drive anything. Just walk.

[@ZipZoomZip]

@@KitKitChanIsaac You walk! I'm gonna drive my silent Tesla with no exhaust pipes!

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

@@ZipZoomZip Silent Tesla with no soul or character. At least I'm burning calories and staying healthy by walking, while you'll sit in your Tesla and get fat.

[@graceshotdown]

Suggestion: I feel like the thing that would make this video really awesome is if they added the power bar from the cars, so that you could see how much regen vs acceleration there was. The map in this video is really nice.

[@HuguesBalzac]

I think the better thing is if you get in a hooligan of a car and try and floor it all the way around the track. Deal with the issues as they come.

[@shahan484]

Regen is turned off for track because ut heats up battery

[@micabi3668]

For 1000+hp engine, the time is not very good. The performance of the rest of the car must be poor. And I also do not know if it has serial spec. Nobody did control that.

[@usivaguru9150]

289 top speed. that final straight seemed short! lol

[@-Deadline-]

Imagine the Roadster 2.0 with SpaceX Package . . . Sheeeeeeeesh!

[@ryanjohnson3615]

With the cold gas thrusters? Yeah I've been waiting to see what that could do for acceleration/deceleration and cornering.

[@2phonesbabyken]

The rumble strips being the loudest thing in this video was wild

[@thepetrolman4879]

Yawn. So slow and trash handling. Taycan Turbo Gt is the king

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Is it? 3x the money and no rear seats? Sounds like competitor to the Roadster if it ever comes out (supposedly finally will 😂), but no sorry, Model is a much better all-round car

[@thepetrolman4879]

@@lukabosnjak3829 The Taycan is more luxurious, faster in straights, way faster on tracks, charges faster. Not even talking about quality. It walks all over every Tesla easily.

[@lukabosnjak3829]

@@thepetrolman4879 No its not lol, how is it more luxurious? Seats are from a race car in comparison with new Model S seats which people are really loving so far and old one's were already some of the best in the class, software and any feature you use through a screen is a joke in comparison, there's a little chance that it'll compete with Tesla in reliability if you look at both companies track records recently, practically is crapy in comparison with Model S and as it stands, its not faster in the straights. All of the numbers that Porsche and youtubers provided for straight line are easily beaten by a decent run in a Plaid with track pack and this is due to Porsche's lacking in engineering of the motors and battery tech. Just as an example, Porsche uses a complex and heavy two speed gearbox while Tesla decided to develop a those crazy carbon sleeved motors which are apparently done in colab with SpaceX (and used in Tesla semi so reliability must be through the roof). I have numbers only for the old Taycan (but judging by the top speed of 305 kmh in a 1100 hp car, seems like they're still true as an issue) which managed to retain 60% of the full power at 250kmh while Plaid manages to retain 90% power at 300 kmh in just one gear. Even the charging, while impressive is in in practice lacking because you can't use superchargers which are objectively the best so far... Porsche easily has the better suspension with their new adaptive system and its by far the biggest contributer to the Ring time but again, its literally 3x the price of the 3 year old Tesla... And judging by Camistas reaction to the new Model 3 Performance, Tesla can improve it by quite a bit

[@real2gone]

Bloody quick, but no where near the usual sensory experience. Bring back the ICE's on synthetic fuel I say.

[@oes2546]

That's amazing for this kind of car. Period. For a family sedan to just about match high end sports-cars like a Nissan GTR and 911 GT2 RS from about 10 years ago, or if we look further back, even "halo/super-cars" like the Carrera GT, Maserati MC12 and Zonda Clubsport from about 20 years ago. Not to mention matching times with variants of the modern 911 Carrera, and just barely beating all other 4-door cars. Thus making the Model S Plaid the fastest 4-door sedan, not just in a straight line, but outright. Huge respect for this accomplishment by Tesla. A momentous demonstration of your progress, and even as someone that has been quite neutral towards your brand, I'm feeling a sense of pride for the progress. First is was just silly 0-60 times, but now your in the big leagues and even winning. Looking forward to the Roadster having a go. Although, a lot of Tesla fans should still see the difference between a super-sportscar and a family sedan when they talk as if the Model S is superior to more expensive 911s and Ferraris, because it has 4 seats while out-accelerating them, when the whole point of those sports car is to have great handling and be fun and engaging to drive because of not having 4 seats (somewhere the Model S will naturally never compare to said cars.)

[@Mijanboy]

For a family sedan to almost match top sports cars like the Nissan GTR and 911 GT2 RS from 10 years ago. I wonder how a family sedan (any) can ever compete with the sports legends of its time - here approx +/- 2013. The question is how? The second is: in what and why? The Plaid should go head to head with the Taycan in the first place as it will be 18 months since the Taycan lacked 404HP + 570Nm and was 434lb heavier and won !!! So far, interested parties had to pay USD 20,000 to modify the family car for the circuit. Tesla cashed in and turned the Plaid into a non-production car that can't go on the road because it has racing tires that are not allowed in the EU. Of course, the elapsed time is only calculated for another category - Non-series/non-road-legal. But Tesla knew that. On the other hand, Plaid has nothing left to save because Taycan ended it. The car brands and models you mention are legends... Titans of their time, paper outsiders at the beginning, who eliminated competition that was stronger and more experienced... that's why they became legends. While I have no reason to be enamored with the Plaid, I have to say that the acceleration at 1/8 mile was very impressive and breathtaking. I never dreamed that 1000HP would be so impressive again.

[@oes2546]

​@@Mijanboy Yeah. If you say that's non-road legal race grade tyres, that sounds a bit like cheating from Tesla. Improvement in tyre tech is also in general a big part of the reason why hot saloons of today in general can match the supercars from 10-15 years ago as well.

[@flipadavis]

So am I correct in saying that on the new official longer track this 7:25 time beats the record for not just production EVs but also all production sedans? The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4Matic+ was the previous record holder with a 7:23 on the older short track and a 7:27 on the current official longer track.

[@BigProgram]

This dude was fighting for his life with the steering wheel.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Par for the course at those speeds

[@fredrikandersson3885]

Welcome to racing.

[@BigProgram]

Speed and especially weight of the car

[@SkyRiver1]

Not really.

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

@@SkyRiver1 it is really something else to drive a polaid on the edge, more weight, more power, it's a different beast to tame, i think he did relly well

[@juanmedinar20]

Amazing and a fraction of the cost of a Taycan Turbo S. You can have a Model S Plaid + Track Package + Model Y Performance for the price of a Taycan't.. Also, faster than the much lighter M5 CS.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

By the time you add the Porsche equivalent "track pack" probably 2 model 3 performance?

[@Cloxxki]

Fraction? More than half! And a must less comportable and luxurious car. But it's also much taller and spacious, so about as useful as a BMW 5 Touring (wagon). The Taycan is just a cramped Panamera that looks real pretty, while the same length as Model S.

[@irek9009]

When you see that video is only 7:34 you know time is going to be good. Cheers Tesla

[@w.7474]

This is actually insane fast when you realize a Pagani Zonda F did this in 7:33

[@maximborodyuk3773]

on dinosaur-age tires, yep. On simillar tires it would easily shave 15+ seconds.

[@andrettransformer]

Yes a 24 year old car

[@w.7474]

@@andrettransformer Still a supercar with aggressive aerodynamic, very lightweight, very low center of gravity, maybe better suspension and handling and probably more downforce but I think this is the plaid that got active aero but I don't know.

[@IR-xy3ij]

@@w.7474 With dinosaur tires, yes. With new tires, no.

[@analogie5138]

Zonda F from 20 years ago and 400 hp less. you understand everything

[@yxHusky]

Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾 good job driver & engineers 🤝👍

[@n1vca]

I don't know it was my imagination but I think I could see a bunch of less ideal driving maneuvers in the beginning and then the driver "warmed up" and used the extensions of the road only if necessary. So cool that the stress of the wheels doesn't get covered by the engine noise and you can hear how much the tires have to handle getting this heavy battery pack around corners. It looks like driving such a heavy car needs very different driving skills than a light an annoying combustion engine powered car. Funny to see a Plaid with a round steering wheel ... would definitely also be my preference when racing, because if it gets out of control you have no chance to stabilize it with a yoke. I think there was quite some potential to gain a few extra seconds, especially in the beginning, but I would also not go too close to the limit with such a fantastic car that is also your daily driver. Thanks for sharing - pretty amazing!

[@valerystoichkov7429]

Gt63S still faster with 400hp less and the same weight. Teslas aint shit 😂

[@KyleHubb]

It's not.

[@vanessalele3953]

​@@KyleHubb it is tho. Cry

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@vanessalele3953 WHO ARE YOU? WHY ARE YOU WASTING YOUR TIME CONVINCING TESLA IS GOLF CAR ON STEROIDS?

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@vanessalele3953 if you don't like it why even watch this video of this golf cart?

[@Apjooz]

But why would anyone own a car with only 600 horsepower.

[@safakhan3088]

Irrelevant now that Porsche destroyed this record by 17 seconds with the Taycan.

[@oisin_o_boyle]

Nope. Still relevant. Both ⚡️ electric. ❤

[@safakhan3088]

@@oisin_o_boyle Nah. Porsches best cars are petrol. Its just that the sidequest Taycan destroyed Elons flagship with ease 🙂

[@ahmedmohanned9994]

Just like Misha Charaudin said about the brakes and tyres , now this is the track pack !

[@blackoes]

The fact that this is a car you can buy and it has the capacity to go that fast

[@Swagstergo]

Bloody good run!

[@Destoryer2765]

The track alignment they have here shows how easy it is to drive. Based off how little effort was used to get the car rotated.

[@G82Watts]

Not true. The regular tesla model s plaid posted a 7:35 .. the taycan turbo s posted a 7:33 .. porsche beat the plaid when both used street tires . tesla "Track pack" cheated it had to use track tire semi slicks (GoodYear Eagle SuperCar 3Rs) that are only used for track times not for street use to beat the porsche taycan,panamera turbo s, m5cs,m3cs, and some other 4 door sedans that all used STREET TIRES. The tesla plaid has 1,000hp and the other cars i named have 400hp less then the plaid. Yet when they all used street tires those cars beat it. The semi slicks on the track pack plaid alone shaves off 10-15 sec. The track pack then posted a 7:25 Think how embarrassing that is that a car with 1000hp couldn't beat a 400hp less taycan. BMW/Porsche design and handling is on another planet.

[@TinoushGTR]

Those slick tyres are very impressive. Car didn't slide at all.😮

[@alancobbin]

Very impressive,Looking forward to model 3 Highland coming very soon 👍

[@Portesani51]

This is great! Best EV car ever made.

[@NopeNobodyIsHere]

Mind blowing.

[@NotSereyus]

Visually unlike any street cars before. Stunning beyond words.

[@AIRDRAC]

I mean, it kinda looks like a mid-2000s Mazda 6 :P

[@marioformicadae6637]

​@@AIRDRAC I owned both a model 3 and a Mid 2000s Mazda 3. Technically, I should love the model 3 Soo much more than the Mazda 3. Technically

[@Elonmusk417]

thanks for the love you all share for tesla the best of all

[@saadlubis6888]

Still far enough from "the tiny power" of porsche GT3 RS

[@matthiasgrunwald895]

YOU GUYS ROCK

[@paulleandrovillarroelcopan3351]

QUE PASO CON IBAI ?

[@sandroschtolpe6803]

And still couldn't beat a Jaguar sedan. Pfffft Tesla ☕️

[@KyleHubb]

That's not a production car.

[@vanessalele3953]

​@@KyleHubb it is.

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@vanessalele3953 no

[@nighthawk0077]

Imagine if they actually built a proper chassis/suspension/brakes first, and then developed a tri-motor 1020hp drivetrain for it. Also would have liked to see the power meter screen showing power output, no doubt it was reducing power after the first couple minutes.

[@Cloxxki]

Same. At Swedenkreuz I am not sure that was full throttle. The previous corner was taken at good speed (must be said), but acceleration was not super amazing. Also on Dottinger Hoehe, there didn't seem to be full power left. Understandably, but an important asterisk with BEVs. If we ever get a Rimac lap attempt, that's going to be interesting. Double the power, but only 20% or so more batttery so it will ask a lot of the battery to make it through uncooked.

[@thepetrolman4879]

Elon should enjoy this average time, because Rimac will beat it by half a minute or more.

[@AMNGT3]

Can I take my Rimac to a grocery store? Nobody cares about Rimac.

[@vanessalele3953]

​@@AMNGT3 can your Tesla do 260mph? No one cares about Tesla.

[@barangoran4179]

​@@AMNGT3 Triggered americans and their excuses, always

[@thepetrolman4879]

@@barangoran4179 yeah they'll never catch the Europeans in speed, ever

[@AMNGT3]

@@thepetrolman4879 That kind of utopian "full of yourself" thinking is what decays civilizations.

[@freakattack9616]

Could have almost been impressive. Then i remembered that a 2.2 mercedes luxury sedan with 400hp less was 2 seconds faster than this. Still just a Tesla 😂

[@chadmueller9135]

Can't compare a Amg with a Tesla dude....

[@KyleHubb]

The Tesla beat it. Full track, the AMG is 7:27

[@barangoran4179]

​@@KyleHubb 2 seconds with non road legal tires for a 3 year old record. Is that a success for the Tesla?

[@freakattack9616]

@@barangoran4179 definitely not 😜

[@KyleHubb]

@@barangoran4179 Yes. Considering that they have no racing pedigree, and this is their second attempt at the Nürburgring, I'd say it's a win. It's a production car record (EV), so, obviously the tire is legit.

[@8r4n]

Why so slow

[@thepetrolman4879]

Because Teslq

[@odisy64]

fastest full sized 4 door on the track, keep coping.

[@louiecarrigan821]

​@@odisy64 Gt63S is faster, Jag XE too. Both 400+hp less. Cope

[@KyleHubb]

@@louiecarrigan821 Jag is not a production car. GT63S is slower.

[@odisy64]

@@louiecarrigan821 the full lap time on the AMG 63S was 7:27.800. the plaid is faster, the XE that did the faster time was a prototype that never went into actual production. tesla had a model S prototype 3 years ago that got 7:13 but not street legal.

[@EBMJ]

Tesla should have this run NB on autopilot without a driver. With neural networks learning from every lap, so it knows how fast it can approach turns and how fast it can accelerate through turns without spinning out. See how fast you can get the lap times

[@nuclearping]

Over 100 years went into the research and development of combustion engines. We now have only a bit more than 10 years of research and development of electric vehicles. Tesla started it all. And in that short time span they have achieved really a lot. Just imagine where electric vehicles will be in 90+ years.

[@Peter-uo9km]

Better THAN I expected but a 2011 dodge viper beats this time and those were really shitty handling cars.

[@neeljavia2965]

Different categories.

[@Peter-uo9km]

@@neeljavia2965 nope you bring a car on the track its a car on the track.

[@neeljavia2965]

@@Peter-uo9km Not true. Otherwise there won't be separate categories of cars.

[@Peter-uo9km]

@@neeljavia2965 I have a mechanical and electrical engineering background. But I guess you know more than me....

[@maxg4958]

Awesome!! And congratulations! Excellent driving!.

[@Elonmusk417]

thanks for the love you all share for tesla the best of all

[@andrewdekoning]

Congrats to the Tesla team - looks like they are still having to manage power quite a bit. Can't wait for the next gen packs that don't have all the heat issues!

[@markplott4820]

the REVAMP model S Plaid , has a DUAL heat exchanger, its already pretty bad ass , and does not overheat. Much-e GT gives up in less than 5 seconds.

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@markplott4820 bruh

[@IR-xy3ij]

@@markplott4820 It's overheating in this video. It will probably need 5 times the cooling surface area to be able to withstand proper track use.

[@ArthurDeKeersmaeker]

Even on the track, professional drivers prefere the round steering wheel instead of the Yoke Edit, TESLA YOKE (I would think people would know this comment is about the current tesla YOKE. Not another car or how to Yoke should have been.

[@drifter1234100]

Formula 1?

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@drifter1234100 Formula 1 doesn't have to do U-turns in the grocery store parking lot.

[@billstevens3796]

Watch the video. The driver never moved his hands from 3 and 9. The yoke would make no difference one way or the other.

[@Yormsane]

Very impressed that the tires can withstand the weight, torque, and lateral Gs of the Model S, for a crazy hot lap like that one.