Recently, Tesla Model S Plaid achieved a faster 0-60mph acceleration score in MotorTrend test than the official acceleration score provided by Tesla. Tesla gives a score of 1.99 seconds, while MotorTrend actually measured a score of 1.98 seconds, with a quarter-mile acceleration score of 9.25 seconds and a top speed of 152.6 miles per hour.
The acceleration score of Model S Plaid has become the fastest 0-60mph production car, even surpassing many supercars. Its three motors can produce 1,020 horsepower, with each individual motor capable of producing nearly 400 horsepower. At the same time, carbon fiber bucket sleeves are added to the motor rotors to prevent the copper rotors from expanding and detaching due to radial acceleration at a high speed of 20,000 revolutions per minute.
The previous fastest Model S P100D Ludicrous+ was also from Tesla, with an acceleration score of 2.28 seconds. Prior to Model S Plaid, the quarter-mile record for the fastest acceleration was held by the legendary Ferrari LaFerrari, with an acceleration score of 9.74 seconds and a top speed of 148.5 miles per hour. Therefore, Model S Plaid’s title as the fastest production car has been confirmed.
Of course, apart from the advantages of Model S Plaid itself, the most important factor in achieving this score is the use of a VHT resin adhesive track. Such tracks are often seen in US quarter-mile acceleration races. Their main purpose is to increase tire grip and reduce slip, allowing the vehicle to achieve its fastest acceleration speed. This is why Tesla brought Model S Plaid to this professional track for testing.
Electric cars were initially developed to improve environmental pollution and reduce emissions while bringing convenience to transportation. Meanwhile, they also provide a driving experience that can even surpass that of fuel-powered cars, in which Tesla has made great contributions.
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