Tesla In 2021, the Model S was comprehensively revised to equip it with even more performance and reach. The planned top version, the Model S Plaid+, was surprisingly deleted. According to CEO Elon Musk, this variant will not come back. Instead, the new one should Tesla Roadster fill this gap.
The revised Model S was originally to be offered in three variants, including the Plaid and Plaid+ with three electric motors each. The plaid+ should cost from 140,970 euros, offer a range of over 840 kilometers and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than two seconds, at a top speed of 320 km/h. Shortly before the market launch, Musk announced: “Plaid+ is painted. No need because Plaid is already so good. "
Musk continued: “With a range of over 400 miles (approx. 644 km), additional range no longer plays an important role. On longer trips you have to stop for breaks anyway. ”He also emphasized the impressive performance of the Model S Plaid:“ 0–60 MPH (0-97 km/h) in less than two seconds. The fastest series car ever. You have to experience that to believe it. "
When asked whether there will ever be a model S Plaid+, Musk recently replied to X (formerly Twitter) briefly and flush: "Roadster". In doing so, he refers to the new generation of the Tesla Roadster. The original roadster, which was produced from 2008 to 2012, was the first model of Tesla. The new roadster has long been advertised as extremely powerful super sports cars.
The new roadster was presented in 2017 and was originally supposed to come onto the market in 2020. After several delays, it should finally be ready next year. The next generation's roadster should not only convince with a new, attractive design, but also through performance at super sports car level. Three electric motors should accelerate it from 0 to 60 MPH (0-97 km/h) in 1.91 seconds. From 0 to 100 mph (0-161 km/h) it should go in less than 4.5 seconds. Musk recently announced that the sprint should be possible from 0 to 60 MPH even in less than a second. The top speed should be over 400 km/h. A large 200 kWh battery package should enable a range of 1000 kilometers.
Musk has announced that there will be several versions of the new roadster. The most spectacular will probably be the variant with thrust nozzles from the SpaceX space company. "We will use compressed air under extremely high pressure-it is a cold gas push nozzle," said Musk in 2020. "The main push nozzle will be behind the license plate. The license plate lowers to accelerate and a rocket drive comes to light. It's like James Bond. "
Even if the plaid+ is no longer offered, the model S Plaid still offers impressive driving performance: the current top version costs 107,990 euros and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, with a top speed of 320 km/h . This is made possible by a three-motor system with a total of 750 kW (1020 hp) power. The range according to WLTP standard is 628 kilometers.
