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In first and second place is the Porsche 918 Spyder and 911 Turbo S, which fail to […]","datePublished":"2021-06-07","dateModified":"2021-06-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tesla-Model-S-Plaid-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tesla-Model-S-Plaid-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/tesla-model-s-plaid-may-do-1-4-mile-in-9-2-secs\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Tesla"],"wordCount":544,"keywords":["model s","Plaid","tesla"],"articleBody":"Jay Leno says he\u2019s seen it with his own eyes. Can the new Tesla really be faster than a Bugatti?Currently, the fastest Teslas around are the \u2018Ludicrous\u2019 models. For example, the Tesla Model S P100D with Ludicrous mode is capable of doing 0-60mph in around 2.3 seconds and is listed on Wikipedia as the third fastest accelerating production car in the world. In first and second place is the Porsche 918 Spyder and 911 Turbo S, which fail to seat four adults comfortably and have barely enough storage space for a quick shop at the supermarket.With the Tesla Model S already intruding in the list of top 5 fastest cars in the world, the Tesla Model S Plaid intends to obliterate the competition completely. Although it\u2019s easy to shrug off electric cars with insanely fast acceleration because after all, that is what they\u2019re good at. Instant torque and no turbo lag to worry about means that EVs can shoot off the line like a toy Scalextric.However, the problem with performance EVs lies in their top-end speed. What about after 60mph? Can they keep their impressive rate of acceleration going until the end? Well, the Tesla Model S Plaid seems to have overcome that problem and is on its way to achieve a world record \u00bc mile time.Featuring on a podcast called Spike\u2019s Car Radio, famous American presenter who is mostly known for his car videos on YouTube nowadays, Jay Leno, spoke about the new Plaid Tesla. Leno said that he personally witnessed the all-new Model S Plaid complete a timed \u00bc mile sprint in just 9.247 seconds, crossing the line at a speed of 152mph.Now, Jay Leno is a very reputable figure in the motoring industry and is famed for his otherworldly car collection which is often shown off in his videos. However, we do not know if this \u00bc mile run was fair and there is a chance this was just a test run using special tyres, weight reductions and who knows what else. This could be the reason the news hasn\u2019t been shared by Tesla yet.Furthermore, if you didn\u2019t happen to know already, Tesla actually initially stated that the Plaid models would be able to achieve a \u00bc mile time of under 9 seconds, which is absolutely preposterous. Could this be another reason why they haven\u2019t shared the 9.2 second time themselves?Either way, 9.2 seconds in a rather heavy four-door saloon would be difficult to believe if it wasn\u2019t Tesla. To put that in perspective, a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ will complete the \u00bc mile in around 10.3 seconds and a Ferrari 488 will do it in around the same time. The Bugatti Chiron Sport, a car that dwarves both the mentioned Lamborghini and Ferrari in terms of price, exclusivity and speed, will still be slower than the Model S Plaid, with a \u00bc mile time of 9.4 seconds at 158mph.In summary, the Model S Plaid is going to be bonkers. Likely priced under \u00a3150k, this electric family saloon will be able to beat a million-pound supercar in a drag race. Let us know if you\u2019re just a bit sceptical like we are, in the comments.If you liked this, you may also enjoy: \u2018EQS AMG On Its Way With 761hp\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Tesla Model S Plaid May Do 1\/4 Mile In 9.2 Secs","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/tesla-model-s-plaid-may-do-1-4-mile-in-9-2-secs\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]