Tested: 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid is absurdly quick but also has a few key flaws:
The latest Model S’s instrument panel is simpler than before and shifts the 17.0-inch touchscreen orientation from vertical to horizontal. The audio system features 22 speakers and 960 watts of power.HIGHS: Insanely responsive and swift powertrain, plenty refined for everyday use, impressive range.
To unlock maximum acceleration, select Drag Strip mode, which heats the battery to the optimum temperature, then mash and hold the brake and accelerator pedals for about 10 seconds to signal the air springs to lower the front end. The front tires tuck into the fenders in what Tesla calls a cheetah stance . The initial launch hit isn't the gut punch you might expect, as the power must be ramped in judiciously to maintain traction. The shocking bit is after the Plaid's 2.
For $137,440, you get part of a steering wheel. The Plaid offers three interior colors; this one is black.But, trust us, you don't want to do 200 mph in this car. Even 162 mph was terrifying, wandering and nervous to the point that we were concerned about our ability to shepherd it between lane lines. The steering doesn't firm up enough with speed, making the task more difficult. At similar velocities, a Taycan is resolutely stable.
The Plaid's huge improvement in cornering grip likely played a part in that 'Ring time. On the skidpad, the Tesla delivered a Corvette-beating 1.08 g's, up from 0.92 g. The Plaid-spec Michelin Pilot 4S tires are 30 millimeters wider than before with perhaps some Cup 2 magic sprinkled in.
The yoke garners most of the attention inside, overshadowing a much-needed comprehensive overhaul of the Model S's interior that uses far richer materials. There's a 17.0-inch center screen that's now horizontal, a 22-speaker stereo system, and thicker acoustic glass that makes the interior significantly quieter than before.Tesla loyalists will notice that the Mercedes-Benz-sourced shift and turn-signal stalks and window switches are gone.
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