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Tesla Model S Plaid
#98 • United States • 2021 - Present • Electric & Future

Tesla Model S Plaid

The 1,020-HP Family Saloon Quicker Than a Bugatti

The Tesla Model S Plaid is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a Tri-Motor All-Wheel-Drive (Carbon-Sleeved Rotors) delivering 1,020 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the 1,020-hp family saloon quicker than a bugatti.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • First production family sedan to break the 2.0-second 0-60 mph barrier
  • Carbon-sleeved rotor technology maintaining peak torque all the way to 20,000 RPM
  • Full 5-passenger practicality and 600 km electric range

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021 - Present) represents a watershed moment for Tesla and the automotive industry. Engineered in United States during the 2020s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its Tri-Motor All-Wheel-Drive (Carbon-Sleeved Rotors) paired with a Single-speed fixed gear allowed it to reach 322 km/h (200 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (1.99s (0-100 km/h) 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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