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Watch DragTimes' Tesla Model S Plaid Full Performance Tests

The best times were basically on par with Jay Leno's 1/4 mile record.

PLAID DRAG STRIP TESTING * Tesla Model S Plaid full performance tests (source: DragTimes)

Mark Kane

By: Mark Kane

Jul 9, 2021 at 2:51pm ET

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DragTimes recently was able to spen some time with the all-new, red Tesla Model S Plaid at the Orlando Speedway drag strip and record full performance tests.

When put in Drag Strip Mode, the car quickly reported that it is ready for the job so the team was able to conduct multiple runs.

The times were very good, including 1/4 mile in 9.248 seconds at 150.65 mph in the second run. That's just 0.001 s behind Jay Leno's record.

We listed the results from the video below, but please take note that some include rollout (like the best 0-60 mph time in 2.01 seconds). The Dragy appears to report a true 0-60 mph time around 2.21 seconds.

1st try - results (dragy):

0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) - 2.21 seconds
1/8 mile - 6.03 seconds at 120.82 mph
60-130 mph - 4.71 seconds
100-150 mph (240 km/h) - 4.74 seconds
1/4 mile - 9.28 seconds at 151.48 mph

Track measure: 1/4 mile - 9.264 seconds at 151.83 mph

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2nd try - results (dragy):

0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) - 2.21 seconds
1/8 mile - 6.01 seconds at 121.23 mph
60-130 mph - 4.64 seconds
100-150 mph (240 km/h) - 4.67 seconds
1/4 mile - 9.25 seconds at 151.99 mph

Track measure: 1/4 mile - 9.248 seconds at 150.65 mph

Best numbers from multiple runs:

0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) - 2.01 seconds
0-100 km/h (62 mph) - 2.11 seconds
0-100 mph (160.9 km/h) - 4.19 seconds
0-130 mph (209 km/h) - 6.99 seconds
0-150 mph (241 km/h) - 9.17 seconds
60-130 mph - 4.65 seconds
100-150 mph (240 km/h) - 4.69 seconds
100-200 km/h (124 mph) - 4.02 seconds
1/8 mile - 6.01 seconds at 120.22 mph
1/4 mile - 9.248 seconds at 151.83 mph

See also

Tesla Plaid: What Happens When You Just Stomp On The Accelerator?

Watch Tesla Model S Plaid Crazy Acceleration Vs 69 Nitrous Camaro

Tesla Model S Plaid specs

up to 390 miles (628 km) of EPA est. range
battery capacity: N/A
0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 1.99 seconds (*with rollout subtracted)
0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.1 seconds (*with rollout subtracted)
MotorTrend's 0-60 mph (asphalt, no rollout): 2.28 seconds; 2.3 seconds according to ICSI
1/4 mile 9.23 seconds at 155 mph trap speed
Jay Leno's 1/4 mile record of 9.247 seconds at 152.16 mph trap speed
top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h) †when equipped with the proper wheels and tires (available fall 2021)
three-motor all-wheel drive (one motor in the front and two motors in the rear)
system output: 1,020 hp (about 760 kW)
DC fast charging: at up to 250 kW (Superchargers)
can replenish 187 miles (301 km) in 15 minutes
Drag Coefficient 0.208 Cd
Wheels 19" or 21"
Cargo 28 cu ft
Weight 4,766 lbs (2,162 kg)

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