Unplugged Performance CEO Ben Schaffer emphasized the Model S Plaid’s inherent nature as a family car, despite its power and speed. These upgrades allowed the Model S Plaid to utilize its formidable power during the race fully. In his post-event statement, Pobst highlighted the vital role of Unplugged Performance’s modifications and the vehicle’s tires in achieving this milestone.
UNPLUGGED PERFORMANCE MODEL S PLAID DRIVER
Randy Pobst, an esteemed racecar driver with extensive experience at Pikes Peak, successfully navigated the race in “Dark Helmet,” completing it in 9:54.901. The car was also fitted with Unplugged Performance UP-03 lightweight race wheels wrapped in Yokohama A005 Biomass tires made from sustainable materials. These enhancements include UP x Ohlins TTX 4-way coilovers, billet aluminum adjustable control arms, sway bars, a Superlight Carbon Ceramic Big Brake Kit, and a Carbon Fiber Brake Cooling Duct Kit, all of which contribute to improved performance and control. Nonetheless, Unplugged Performance significantly upgraded the vehicle, as per a press release from the Tesla tuning shop. Consequently, in terms of power, t he Model S Plaid Pikes Peak racer is relatively similar to other Plaid sedans produced at the Fremont Factory.
What distinguishes Unplugged Performance’s Tesla Model S Pikes Peak racer is its retention of the factory powertrain and drivetrain, despite sporting radical aerodynamics and high-performance components like brakes and sway bars.
UNPLUGGED PERFORMANCE MODEL S PLAID MOVIE
Referred to as “Dark Helmet” as a nod to the movie Spaceballs, the vehicle completed the hill climb in under 10 minutes, specifically 9:54.901, setting a new record. Unplugged Performance / YouTube (video below).The 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb witnessed a notable achievement by the Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid racecar. How fast is the UP Tesla Model S Plaid race car? Watch our talented driver Randy Pobst demonstrate how easy surpassing 150mph is at Laguna Seca! We were passing the McLaren Senna and P1 like they were standing still. Thanks, Ben Schaffer, and Avi, Eddie, and Craig of Unplugged Performance, and supporters Bilstein, Yokohama, and Tesla!”(Randy Pobst via Instagram). “Meet Plaid! My Unplugged Performance Pikes Peak ride, in just two weeks.
Stay tuned for follow-up stories on this, follow us on: Google News | Flipboard | RSS (Feedly). Related: Unplugged Tesla Model S Plaid qualifies for Pikes Peak, watch insane test runs of up to 140 mph at 14,000 ft The Unplugged Model S Plaid will surely do much much better than this, might climb this year’s Pikes Peak chart in the top positions, fingers crossed. Despite this calamity, the Unplugged team started a resurrection regime, the same Model 3 Performance was re-built and completed the lap time in 11:04.131 ( the complete resurrection and final run story).
Last year, Unplugged Performance took a modified Tesla Model 3 Performance to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb but unfortunately, it crashed in its first run. Modified Tesla Model S Plaid by Unplugged Performance. Looks like the Model S Plaid is already kicking some serious butt - but this is just the start, as soon as more and more customers get their hands on the new Plaid S, the races and shaming of the ICE car performance will increase with time. “Faster than any Porsche, safer than any Volvo” /tBLhvQSxmo- Tesla Owners Taiwan June 13, 2021
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