2024Plaid
Tesla
Model S Plaid
Power1020 HP
0-100 km/h2.1s
Top Speed322 km/h
MotorElectric Drive
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Engineering Verdict
“Straight line missile. The carbon-sleeved motors maintain power up to VMAX. Suspension and braking were initially under-specced for the power, but Track Package fixes this.”
Tesla Model S Plaid specs. 1020 HP. 0-60 in 1.99s.
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Legacy
PlatformRefresh
Electric Powertrain
Motor TypeTri-Motor Electric
Battery / DisplacementN/A
LayoutTri-Motor AWD
InductionN/A
Power Output1020 HP
Torque1420 Nm
Transmission1-Speed
Drive TypeAWD
Chassis & Dynamics
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone Air
Rear SuspensionMulti-link Air
Front BrakesStandard Iron (Carbon Opt)
Rear BrakesStandard Iron (Carbon Opt)
Weight2162 kg
Dimensions
Length4970 mm
Width1964 mm
Height1445 mm
Wheelbase2960 mm
Trunk Space793 L
Seats5
Historical Context
The car that broke production car acceleration records. It introduced carbon-sleeved rotors to allow high-RPM motor operation.
Ownership Analysis
Drive units are solid. Build quality (panel gaps, trim) varies significantly.