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Snapshot Built by Unplugged Performance Driven by Randy Pobst Car also raced at Pikes Peak A modified Tesla Model S Plaid has become the fastest electric vehicle around Laguna Seca. Pro driver and Motor Trend writer Randy Pobst set the record last weekend, lapping the California track in 1:28.2 during a Tesla-only track day. The time shaves a tenth of a second off the Porsche 911 GT2 RS’s best effort, and is just six tenths of a second short of the McLaren Senna’s… Source link

Tesla also said it is updating its older vehicles, the Model S sedan and X SUV with new motors, batteries and interiors. A “plaid” high-performance version of the Model S will be able to go from zero to 60 mph (97 kilometers per hour) in under 2 seconds, making it the world’s fastest car, Musk said. Source link