As the Model S continues aging, Tesla is offering these performance upgrades to help drum up interest—and revenue.
What exactly do you get for your tens of thousands of dollars? Given that the
weighs a hefty 4760 pounds, the track package will focus on slowing the model and maintaining grip in high-force situations. To that end, the most prominent upgrade is a set of 410mm carbon ceramic brake rotors front and rear accompanied by six-piston front, four-piston rear calipers, and"track-ready" brake fluid. Compared to the regular Plaid, that's two more pistons up front and three more pistons in the rear, as well as a significant diameter increase on the rotors.
It's probably worth researching where the closest charging station is if you plan to track your Model S.is strongly correlated to tire wear and compound, so naturally Tesla is offering an all-new tire and wheel package too. Similar to the current Plaid sits, the track edition will run a staggered setup, with 20-inch Zero-G wheels with 285/35 front and 305/30 rear Goodyear Supercar 3R tires.
, these tires are about as close to street-driving slicks as you can get, with the added bonus of lightweight construction.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How to Turn Your Tesla Model S Plaid into a 200-MPH Track BeastAs the Model S continues aging, Tesla is offering these performance upgrades to help drum up interest—and revenue.
Read more »
Tesla hikes price of high-end Model S and Model X in China by roughly $2,750Tesla raised the prices by 19,000 Chinese yuan ($2,749) across all versions of the Model S and Model X cars.
Read more »
Tesla unveils Model S Plaid track package that unlocks a top speed of 200 MPH | EngadgetTesla has unveiled a $20,000 track package for the Model S Plaid, finally allowing it to reach the 200mph top speed the automaker promised when it was first announced..
Read more »
Tesla Launches New Model S Plaid Track Package That Unlocks 200 MPH Top SpeedTesla has launched a new Track Package for the Model S Plaid which unlocks the all-electric sedan’s 200-mile-per-hour top speed, as well as bringing some nice extras that should make the American EV perform better on the track.
Read more »
Tesla Now Offers a $15,000 Track Package for the Model S PlaidThe package includes carbon-ceramic brakes, new wheels and tires, and a 200-mph speed limiter.
Read more »
Tesla launches Model S Plaid Track Pack200mph potential of 1,020hp Tesla finally unlocked - watch out, world ⚡️
Read more »