Porsche took back the crown last year with its Taycan Turbo S fitted with a "performance package"

Tesla's Model S Plaid has set a new track record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife to reclaim the record for the fastest production electric vehicle. The Tesla Model S Plaid completed the 20.82 km lap in 7:25.231; beating the previous lap record set by the Porsche Taycan Turbo S by more than 8 seconds.

The record-setting Model S Plaid was equipped with the 'Track package', which offers new tyres, brakes and a higher top speed capable of exceeding 200 mph (322 km/h). During the record attempt, the Model S Plaid with the track package reached a top speed of 179.5 mph (289 km/h).

Tesla first beat Porsche's lap record in 2021 by registering a time of 7:35.579 - 7 seconds faster than that of the Taycan. Porsche took back the crown last year with its Taycan Turbo S fitted with a "performance package", beating the record time by 2 seconds. Now, the Model S Plaid has reclaimed the record again.

A couple of years back, Elon Musk set ambitious goals for Tesla at the Nurburgring. He stated that the company was working on achieving a lap record of under 7 minutes.

Source: Autoblog

The company confirmed that the Track Package for the Model S Plaid will be available from June 2023.

Tesla has announced a new 'Track Package' for its Model S Plaid, priced at around US$15,000.

According to reports, the track package on the Tesla Model S Plaid should help the EV achieve its initially-claimed top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h).

The track pack adds a Carbon Ceramic Brake kit, different-styled alloys and larger 285/35 R20 front and 305/30 R20 rear profiled Goodyear Supercar 3R tyres on new 'Zero-G' wheels.

Tesla states, "Designed for the ultimate track experience, the Model S Plaid Track Package delivers high-speed stability, maximum cornering force and repeatable stopping power during high-performance driving while unlocking a top speed of 200 mph."

The company confirmed that the Track Package for the Model S Plaid will be available from June 2023.

Source: Road&Track

The speed run took place at Trois-Rivieres airport in Quebec, Canada.

The Tesla Model S Plaid is the brand's flagship electric sedan offering. Tesla had initially promised a top speed of 200 mph for the Model S Plaid, however, at the time of delivery, the electric sedan had a software-limited top speed of 163 mph (262 km/h). Earlier this year, Tesla introduced a 'Track Mode' on the Model S Plaid, which increased its top speed to 175 mph (282 km/h).

Now, a Quebec-based tuner - Ingenext, has managed to get around the software limitations on the Model S Plaid to completely unlock its top speed. According to media reports, Ingenext CEO, Guillaume Andre got behind the wheel of the unlocked Tesla Model S Plaid and managed to reach a top speed of 216 mph (347.6 km/h) for the first time. The speed run took place at Trois-Rivieres airport in Quebec, Canada.

Reports suggest that the only modifications made on the Tesla Model S Plaid, apart from bypassing the software restrictions were the addition of bigger brakes from Mountainpass Performance and higher performance tyres (Michelin Pilot Super Sport) - mainly for safety purposes.

Source: Electrek