Elon Musk says a Plaid Powertrain upgrade for the Model S, X and Roadster will be available in 2020. The new Model S will have a three-motor configuration which is also available for the next-generation Roadster. Tesla is currently racing a 7 seat Model S at Nürburgring. They will be trying to beat a track record set by a Porsche electric car.
A prototype Tesla Model S with a plaid powertrain set a Lugana Seca race track record. Tesla lapped Laguna Seca in 1:36.55 during advanced testing of their Model S Plaid powertrain and chassis prototype. This was a second faster than the record for a four-door sedan.
Yes. To be clear, Plaid powertrain is about a year away from production & applies to S,X & Roadster, but not 3 or Y. Will cost more than our current offerings, but less than competitors.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 12, 2019
Model S at Nürburgring has 7 seats
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 12, 2019
Tesla Pickup Truck’s unveiling event aimed at November, hints Elon Musk. Possibly late Nov. when #LAAutoShow begins? https://t.co/EmYD1wRtZN
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) September 7, 2019
Other Tesla Plans for 2020
Tesla Semi production launch has been delayed until the end of 2020.
Tesla Semi production to ‘earnestly’ begin by 2020 https://t.co/SqIwJVWKNZ
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) September 12, 2018
Tesla Semi to boast nearly 600 mile battery range, says Elon Musk https://t.co/6TLrORBnv9
— Elon Musk News (@ElonMuskNewsOrg) May 6, 2018
SOURCES- Elon Musk Twitter, Teslarati
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