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Tesla Model S Plaid Does Record Quarter Mile Run, Breaks the 9.2-Second Barrier
Tesla Model S Plaid Does Record Quarter Mile Run, Breaks the 9.2-Second Barrier

22 Jul 2021, 09:53 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / It's ironic how such a great achievement was captured in such poor conditions. Then again, it could have been worse - as in, not captured at all

 
Watch the Tesla Model S Plaid Hit 0-60 MPH in 1.99-Seconds on the Street
Watch the Tesla Model S Plaid Hit 0-60 MPH in 1.99-Seconds on the Street

19 Jul 2021, 15:15 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The clip also includes a 9.23 second quarter mile run under the same un-prepped conditions, showing the EV's massive street performance

 
Tesla Model S Apex Drag Races 700 HP Audi RS 6 Wagon, Both Have Cheetah Mode
Tesla Model S Apex Drag Races 700 HP Audi RS 6 Wagon, Both Have Cheetah Mode

16 Jul 2021, 20:26 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / You rarely see a Tesla that has been tuned since Elon does not want you messing around with the engines and batteries. However, doing Stage 1 on an Audi is easy

 
Tesla Model S Plaid Fully Staged Start Gives Model S Raven the Move, No Chance
Tesla Model S Plaid Fully Staged Start Gives Model S Raven the Move, No Chance

15 Jul 2021, 11:25 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / We won't say the Plaid is quick, but we will say this: the Raven driver had plenty of time to read the Plaid's ET and trap speed off the digital board

 
Tesla Model S Plaid Losing a Drag Race to an RC Electric Truck Looks Scary
Tesla Model S Plaid Losing a Drag Race to an RC Electric Truck Looks Scary

14 Jul 2021, 11:07 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The 1:7 scale electric truck had no problem getting ahead of the Tesla, but it did struggle with keeping its lane, all while delivering a terrifying soundtrack

 
Prince Charles Is Getting Rid of His Almost-New Tesla Model S
Prince Charles Is Getting Rid of His Almost-New Tesla Model S

14 Jul 2021, 04:43 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Prince Charles is a known environmentalist and active campaigner for greener transportation. He’s been using the Model S for business for several months

 
Lucas Dobre Tries to Impress Girlfriend with Model S Plaid Acceleration, Fails
Lucas Dobre Tries to Impress Girlfriend with Model S Plaid Acceleration, Fails

13 Jul 2021, 09:10 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / There's no shame in not caring so much about cars, but someone who experiences the Plaid and doesn't even flinch should be on NASA's list for future astronauts

 
Watch a Tesla Model S Plaid Run the Quarter-Mile in 9.248 Seconds at 150.65 MPH
Watch a Tesla Model S Plaid Run the Quarter-Mile in 9.248 Seconds at 150.65 MPH

9 Jul 2021, 18:35 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you thought that Jay Leno's run in the Model S Plaid can't be bettered, I'm afraid that Brooks Weisblat of Drag Times is getting very close to Jay's record

 
Amazing Tesla-Swapped Land Rover Defenders Get Off-Road and Acceleration Tests
Amazing Tesla-Swapped Land Rover Defenders Get Off-Road and Acceleration Tests

9 Jul 2021, 13:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / These things are better in every way than a normal Land Rover Defender... except for the price. The big one costs G 63 money

 
100-Year-Old WW2 Veteran Takes First Ride in a Tesla, His Reaction Is Priceless
100-Year-Old WW2 Veteran Takes First Ride in a Tesla, His Reaction Is Priceless

7 Jul 2021, 11:43 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / "I can't imagine that much power and going that quick," he says while getting out of the passenger seat, visibly impressed with the Model S' performance

 
You Could Buy Jay Leno’s 2015 Tesla Model S P90D
You Could Buy Jay Leno’s 2015 Tesla Model S P90D

5 Jul 2021, 12:22 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Jay Leno is selling his Tesla on Bring a Trailer because he’s taken delivery of a Model S Plaid: bidding is half at acquisition price, with four more days to go

 
Artist Tries to Design Next-Gen Tesla Model S, Gives It Roadster Looks
Artist Tries to Design Next-Gen Tesla Model S, Gives It Roadster Looks

4 Jul 2021, 19:03 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Finally, a Tesla Model S that looks about as fast as it actually is—too bad Tesla won't do a complete redesign of this pretty old but iconic EV

 
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid Detailing Video Reveals Glaring Quality Issues
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid Detailing Video Reveals Glaring Quality Issues

2 Jul 2021, 19:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're thinking about spending $130k on a brand-new Plaid, you may want to switch to the Porsche Taycan because it most certainly has fewer quality issues

 
Plaid Model S Brakes Allegedly Fail After Accelerating to 164 MPH (264 KPH)
Plaid Model S Brakes Allegedly Fail After Accelerating to 164 MPH (264 KPH)

2 Jul 2021, 16:11 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / There is no such thing as a good moment to have your brakes failing, but while doing 164 mph (264 kPH) has got to be one of the worst ones possible

 
Tesla Delivers Record Number of Vehicles in Q2 2021
Tesla Delivers Record Number of Vehicles in Q2 2021

2 Jul 2021, 15:30 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / It's been a very good quarter for Tesla; all told, worldwide deliveries have crossed the magical 200,000 mark, with a pending total of 201,250 units

 
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range Starts Deliveries, Priced From $79,990
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range Starts Deliveries, Priced From $79,990

29 Jun 2021, 16:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Q2 is coming to a close, and Tesla is pumping Model S vehicles like there's no tomorrow to impress the automaker's investors

 
Second Quarter End Raises Tesla's Shadiness Levels to New Heights
Second Quarter End Raises Tesla's Shadiness Levels to New Heights

29 Jun 2021, 15:12 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / It feels as though there's very little Tesla wouldn't do if it boosted its Q2 delivery numbers, and some buyers aren't very happy about it

 
Watch a Tesla Model S Plaid Hit 60 MPH in 2.6 Seconds Despite Rainy Conditions
Watch a Tesla Model S Plaid Hit 60 MPH in 2.6 Seconds Despite Rainy Conditions

29 Jun 2021, 12:47 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / With the proper preparations and a drag strip at your disposal, you can realistically accelerate to 60 mph in under 2 seconds in the Tesla Model S Plaid

 
Join Randy Pobst on His 6:57 Winning Run at Pikes Peak in the Model S Plaid
Join Randy Pobst on His 6:57 Winning Run at Pikes Peak in the Model S Plaid

28 Jun 2021, 09:00 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / With a two-week old car and very little time to prepare, Randy Pobst and the Unplugged Performance team came back to Pikes Peak and conquered the hill climb

 
Watch the Tesla Model S Plaid Sprint from 60 to 130 MPH in Less Than 5 Seconds
Watch the Tesla Model S Plaid Sprint from 60 to 130 MPH in Less Than 5 Seconds

26 Jun 2021, 14:20 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The all-electric sedan charges from 60 to 130 mph in 4.98 seconds. A figure that's probably quicker than most supercars out there