A modified Tesla Model S Plaid has stormed around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in just 1:28.2, beating the time set by a Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
The Model S Plaid in question has been modified by Unplugged Performance and made its competitive debut at the recent Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. It was one of the first Model S Plaids to be delivered and has undergone a host of modifications to improve its performance.
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The most notable upgrades are the fitment of various new aero components, including a pronounced front splitter and a massive rear wing. It is unclear how much more downforce the car has compared to a standard Model S Plaid, but these changes obviously make a difference. In addition, it features new suspension and upgraded brakes.
@Telsa Alien Technology!
A new EV record at Laguna Seca! Dark Helmet was driven by @RandyPobst to a 1:28.2 at TeslaCorsa 16!
For reference fastest production car record is a McLaren Senna with a 1:27.6. 2nd fastest a Porsche 991 GT2 RS with a 1:28:3. All 3 driven by Randy. pic.twitter.com/05K34tkj5U— UNPLUGGED PERFORMANCE (@UnpluggedTesla) August 2, 2021
Elsewhere, the interior has been stripped out and a rollcage was fitted. The car was rocking a set of custom wheels and slick tires during its run, which just so happened to set a new EV record around the circuit.
To put this time into perspective, the current production car lap record is a 1:27.6 also set by Randy Pobst in a McLaren Senna. Of course, it was fitted with street-legal tires, not slicks.
Tesla itself has tested the Model S Plaid comprehensively at Laguna Seca but hasn’t officially announced a lap time for the car. With that being said, a prototype for the cancelled Model S Plaid+ is thought to have lapped the track in 1:30.3 last year.
